Description
Mango Bango, also known as Mango Sago, is a refreshing Filipino no-bake dessert featuring chewy tapioca pearls mixed with ripe mangoes, creamy coconut milk, condensed milk, and a hint of sweetness. Perfectly chilled and served over ice, this tropical treat combines luscious mango flavor with a velvety texture, making it a delightful dessert for warm weather or any time you crave something light and sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
Tapioca Base
- 1 cup small tapioca pearls (sago)
Mango Mixture
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup mango nectar or juice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose cream or heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
Optional Additions
- 1/4 cup diced jelly cubes or nata de coco
- Ice cubes or crushed ice (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook Tapioca Pearls: Boil the small tapioca pearls in a large pot of water for 10 to 15 minutes until they turn translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain and rinse under cold water, then set aside.
- Prepare Creamy Mango Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, all-purpose or heavy cream, mango nectar, and sugar. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked and cooled tapioca pearls, diced mangoes, and optional diced jelly cubes or nata de coco into the creamy mixture. Gently fold the ingredients together to ensure even distribution without breaking the mango pieces.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mixture for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to become refreshingly cold.
- Serve: Serve chilled over ice cubes or crushed ice for added refreshment, or enjoy as is.
Notes
- Use carabao mangoes or Ataulfo mangoes for the sweetest and most flavorful result.
- Blending one mango into the creamy mixture adds extra richness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 to 3 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
