Mango Gelato

Aug 16, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Ice cream frozen desserts Vanilla: Beans Medium

A generous swirl of mango gelato in a small glass cup with a flat gelato spade

A luscious mango gelato made with reduced cream and enhanced with fresh mango chunks and a vanilla bean custard base, yielding a bright tropical flavor and velvety texture with delightful mango pieces throughout.

Prep 20 min

Cook 20 min

Cooling 5 hr 30 min

Total 6 hr 10 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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2.0 cups (480.0 ml)whole milk
⅔ cup (160.0 ml)heavy cream
⅔ cup (133.0 g)granulated sugar
2.0 tbsp (15.0 g)skim milk powder
⅛ tsp (0.75 g)fine sea salt
1.0vanilla bean, split and scraped
1.0 cup (240.0 g)mango purée (about 1 1/2 medium mangoes)
½ cup (120.0 g)fresh mango chunks (about 1 small mango)

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, skim milk powder, and fine sea salt.
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add the seeds and pod to the saucepan.
Heat the milk mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 170°F (77°C), just before boiling and the sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat and let the vanilla infuse for 15 minutes.
Remove the vanilla bean pod and discard.
Whisk the mango purée into the custard base until smooth and combined.
Cover the mixture with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to fully cool and develop flavor.
Chop the fresh mango into small chunks and reserve.
Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until thickened and creamy, about 30-40 minutes.
During the final 5 minutes of churning, add the fresh mango chunks to incorporate evenly.
Transfer the gelato to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up before serving.
Let the gelato sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping to soften slightly.

Tips

Adding fresh mango chunks during the last churn cycle gives delightful texture and bursts of fresh flavor.
Use a ripe, fragrant vanilla bean for a strong vanilla aroma that complements the mango perfectly.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make mango gelato?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, plus 5 hours 30 minutes to chill and freeze. The recipe makes about 1 quart (8 servings).

How should I store mango gelato?

Keep gelato in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks; soften 5 minutes at room temperature before serving.

Can I make mango gelato ahead?

Prepare and chill the custard base up to 24 hours ahead for convenience.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped. Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

197 Calories / serving

9.3g Fat

27.0g Carbs

2.9g Protein

26.6g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~1576 cal · 74g fat · 216g carbs · 23g protein · 213g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 197 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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