Dessert

Layered mango custard

Name: Layered mango custard
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 375 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ tbsp Custard; 3 Cups Whipping Cream; 3 Cups Milk; 1/3 cup Sugar; 6 tablespoons Water; 1 ½ tbsp Vanilla Extract; Garnish Mint; Garnish Mango; Topping Mango; 5 tablespoons Water; To taste Sugar

This layered dessert starts with a creamy, vanilla-infused custard base, thickened for a smooth, spoonable texture. Once chilled and firm, it's topped with a bright mango puree, which gets a little extra body before being layered on. The two distinct layers need ample time in the refrigerator to set up properly, so plan ahead. Garnish with fresh mint and mango for a pretty finish.

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July 31, 2026

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14 steps · 1h 45m total

Bloom Gelatin

In a small bowl, combine 6 tablespoons water and gelatin. Let it rest for about 7-10 minutes to bloom.

Heat Cream Mixture

In a saucepan, combine the whipping cream, milk, and 1/3 cup sugar. Heat for a few minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until all the sugar has dissolved. Make sure it doesn't come to a boil.

Cool the Mixture

Remove the pan from the stovetop and let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes.

Add Gelatin and Vanilla

Stir the bloomed gelatin mixture into the warm cream mixture until fully dissolved. Then, stir in the 1 ½ tbsp vanilla extract.

Pour Custard

Carefully pour the custard mixture into small glasses, tilting them at an angle to create a sloped layer. This richness means smaller servings are usually best.

Chill Custard

Transfer the glasses to the refrigerator to chill and set for a minimum of 4 hours. For best results, I often leave mine in overnight. Do not put them in the freezer.

Puree Mango

When the custard base is nearly set, you can start preparing the mango puree. Using a blender or a hand mixer, purée the mango chunks or slices until smooth.

Strain Puree

For a smoother, finer consistency, push the mango purée through a fine-mesh sieve.

Sweeten Puree (Optional)

You can use the mango purée as is, or add sugar to taste for a bit more sweetness.

Heat Mango Puree

If you want the mango layer to also have a pudding-like texture, add sugar to taste to the purée. Transfer it to a stovetop and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the stovetop.

Add Gelatin to Puree

Stir the prepared gelatin mixture (from 5 tablespoons water) into the warm mango purée, stirring consistently until fully dissolved.

Layer Puree

Once the creamy custard base is firm, remove it from the refrigerator. Carefully spoon the mango purée mixture over the top, making an even layer.

Chill Again

Return the layered custards to the refrigerator to chill for a minimum of 2 hours, or longer if you have the time, until the mango layer is fully set.

Garnish and Serve

Before serving, garnish each glass with fresh mint sprigs and small pieces of mango.

Layered mango custard