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Three scoops of mango gelato in a bowl with a silver spoon and a whole mango beside it.
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Mango Gelato

This mango gelato, made with mangoes, lemon or lime, sugar, and heavy cream, is just like ice cream. Except a little lovelier.
Prep Time20 minutes
Churn30 minutes
Total Time4 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 185

Equipment

  • Ice cream maker

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 2 pounds very ripe mango, before peeling and cutting (2 to 3 large)
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
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Instructions

  • Fill a large bowl or pot halfway with ice water.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the sugar and water to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is clear, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Immediately place the pan in the ice water and let it cool, stirring occasionally, until the sugar syrup is at room temperature.
  • Peel and dice the mangoes, discarding the pits. Process the mango along with the lime or lemon juice and the sugar syrup in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a container and stir in the cream. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 3 hours.
  • Freeze the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions, probably 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Transfer to a resealable container, cover, and freeze until firm, about 2 hours. Scoop into bowls and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 7mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g