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Midnight Mango Delight

Discover this enchanting Spanish frozen dessert - the Midnight Mango Delight. A scrumptious blend of mangoes, chocolate, and cinnamon that's perfect for a summer night's indulgence.

πŸ•’ Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 5 minutes Total: 20 minutes + freezing time
🍽 Servings: 6
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Spanish

Allergens

Milk, Soy (in some chocolate brands)

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla extract A pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Begin by combining the diced mangoes, sugar, and ground cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Gently stir until the sugar has dissolved completely. In a separate saucepan, warm the heavy cream over low heat until it just starts to steam. Remove from heat and add milk chocolate chips, whisking until they are fully melted and incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt. Slowly pour the chocolate mixture into the mango mixture, folding gently to combine. Pour the mixture into individual serving dishes and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Chef’s Insight

Allow the dessert to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving to soften slightly.

Notes

This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.

Cultural or Historical Background

The combination of mangoes and chocolate is inspired by the fusion of flavors found in Latin American cuisine, where tropical fruits are often paired with rich, decadent chocolate.