Mango Lime Finish

Oct 13, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Diced ripe mango with lime zest and vanilla, bright and tropical on coconut, vanilla, lime and passion fruit desserts.

Prep 10 min

Cook —

Total 10 min

Servings 12

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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2.0 (500.0 g)ripe mangoes
1.0 tsp (2.0 g)finely grated lime zest
1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)fresh lime juice
1.0 tbsp (12.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Peel the mangoes, cut the flesh from the pit and dice it into 1/2-inch pieces.
Toss with the lime zest, lime juice, sugar and vanilla.
Let stand 10 minutes.
Spoon over the dessert with a little of the juice just before serving.

Tips

A ripe mango gives slightly to a thumb and smells sweet at the stem.
Add a handful of toasted coconut flakes over the mango for crunch.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make mango lime finish?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep. The recipe makes tops one cake, 12 cupcakes or doughnuts, or a cheesecake.

How should I store mango lime finish?

Best within a few hours; a finished dessert with fresh fruit keeps 1 day in the fridge.

Can I make mango lime finish ahead?

Prepare the fruit up to 4 hours ahead and keep it covered in the fridge; add it just before serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 ml). 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.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Diced ripe mango with lime zest and vanilla, bright and tropical on coconut, vanilla, lime and passion fruit desserts.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

30 Calories / serving

0.2g Fat

7.4g Carbs

0.3g Protein

6.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~360 cal · 2g fat · 89g carbs · 4g protein · 82g sugar

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