Whip up this easy 4-ingredient Mango Pudding - a soft and fruity treat. It's a delicious dessert that's gluten-free, dairy-free, and gelatine-free - perfect for pleasing a crowd and can be made ahead of time.
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Vegan mango agar agar pudding is a quick and easy dessert made with minimal ingredients. Pudding is a special dessert in my home that everyone likes and finishes without any hassle. Be it wheatberry pudding or coconut milk pudding, rice pudding or carrot coconut pudding.
Mango pulp is a staple in my pantry and I use it in various recipes like mango lassi, mango coconut burfi, mango mousse, mango milkshake and mango overnight oats.
Ingredients
Mango: I have used store-bought mango pulp but feel free to use homemade pulp.
Sweetener: Refined sugar has been used here.
Liquid: I have used water to make pudding.
Jelling agent: agar agar is used as a stabilizing and thickening agent and to get that jelly-like consistency of the pudding.
How to make mango pudding without gelatin?
1. Add agar agar in cold water and whisk until well combined.
2. Switch on the flame and bring it to a boil over medium-low heat. Keep stirring regularly until agar agar dissolves completely. It would take around 4-5 minutes.
3. Now mix in sugar and stir well and then add mango pulp and stir.
4. Bring it to a boil stirring regularly until it thickens slightly.
5. Transfer the pudding mixture to a container and/or fill the cavities of a mould. Pop the bubbles formed on the top layer with a spoon or toothpick.
6. Close the container and mould with aluminium wrap or cling film and rest it for 3-4 hours or until it sets completely. You could either keep it in the fridge (once it is completely cooled) or on the kitchen counter.
Enjoy delicious mango pudding once it sets.
Variations and Substitutions
You could make mango pudding with coconut milk to get arich taste and aroma. Mango and coconut make a great tropical flavour combination.
A pinch of cardamom or a dash of vanilla extract adds a lovely flavour.
Add half a cup of orange juice to enhance the flavour and balance the sweetness of the pudding.
You could mix in fresh mango cubes and a few mint leaves to the pudding mixture just before you set it. They infuse fresh flavour and elevate the taste of the pudding.
How to serve mango pudding?
Great to serve as a dessert after a meal.
It is a perfect make ahead treat to feed the crowd.
Garnish each pudding with chopped dried fruits and nuts or with fresh mango cubes just before you serve. Alternatively, you could top it with vegan whipping cream.
You could either serve it on its own or top it with dried fruits or nuts to make it more presentable and eye-appealing.
Tips and Tricks
Do not add agar agar to boiling water as it clumps up quickly and makes it impossible to dissolve. Ensure to mix it well in cold water first and then bring it to a boil.
Ensure to stir regularly to prevent agar agar from settling down and forming a layer at the bottom of the pot.
To test if agar agar powder is completely dissolved, take a spoon of liquid and pour it off and see if the spoon is clear without any tiny grainy particles. Continue to boil for a few more minutes if you find those little grainy particles.
You can swap fresh mangoes for canned mango pulp. However, ensure the mangoes are sweet and blend them until smooth. If the mangoes are fibrous pass the puree through a sieve before you proceed to make this vegan mango pudding.
Notes
Adjust sugar and mango pulp to suit your taste.
Cook over medium-low heat and stir gently to prevent forming too many bubbles.
This dairy-free pudding stays good for 3-4 days in the fridge.
Pudding made with agar-agar sets at room temperature and stays stable either hot or cold, unlike gelatin which melts at room temperature.
You could serve it chilled on hot summer days or serve it as it is after setting it at room temperature. Either way, pudding tastes yummy.
You could either serve it on its own or top it with dried fruits or nuts to make it more presentable and eye-appealing.
Simmer water just until agar agar gets dissolved. It might take around 4-5 minutes. Simmering longer makes pudding dense and rubbery gel.
Ensure to whisk agar agar well in cold water before you set it on a flame. Adding it to boiling water results in clumsy and makes it difficult to dissolve.
FAQ
Wash the mangoes thoroughly to remove any dirt or impurities. Wash the mangoes thoroughly to remove any dirt or impurities. Then, using a knife, carefully peel the mangoes, removing the skin. Cut the mango flesh away from the pit or seed.
You can do this by slicing along the sides of the mango, as close to the pit as possible, and then cutting off any remaining flesh from the pit. Place the mango flesh pieces in a blender or food processor. Blend until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency of mango puree.
Yes, you can freeze mango pudding, but there are some considerations to keep in mind to ensure that the texture and quality of the pudding are maintained during the freezing and thawing process.
Cover each individual pudding with clingwrap and transfer them to an airtight, freezer-safe container. Leave some space at the top of the container to allow for expansion as the pudding freezes. Close the container with a lid and place it in the freezer. Use it up in 2 months.
When you're ready to enjoy the mango pudding, move the container from the freezer to the refrigerator and let it thaw slowly. Thawing in the refrigerator helps maintain the pudding's texture.
Agar agar, derived from certain seaweed varieties, is a gelatinous substance that is often referred to simply as agar. It is commonly used in cooking as a vegetarian and vegan substitute for gelatin made from animal collagen.
More Recipes with Mango
Mango Lemonade: Refreshing, bubbly and frosty tropical summer mango drink made with frozen mangoes and fresh lime juice.
Mango Dal: tangy and spicy classic south Indian lentil curry made with raw unripe mango, toor dal (split pigeon peas) and basic spices.
Green Mango Chutney: a spicy chutney made with unripe tangy mango that makes a perfect accompaniment with rice and curry.
Mango Avocado Salad: A refreshing salad made with few ingredients and gets ready in just 5 minutes.
Mango Cherry Popsicles: Dairy free, gluten free and refined sugar free kid-friendly summer treat made with just 3 ingredients.
Banana Pineapple Mango Smoothie: a super delicious and refreshing tropical smoothie loaded with the most loved real tropical fruits.
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Mango Pudding
Ingredients
1 Cup =250ml ; 1 Tablespoon =15ml ; 1 Teaspoon =5ml
- 2 cups (or) 500 ml Mango Pulp
- ⅓ cup (or) 130 gms Sugar adjust to taste
- 2 Teaspoon Agar Agar
- 1 cup (or) 250 ml Water
To Garnish (optional)
- few Dried Apricots (optional) chopped
- few Dried Cranberries (optional) chopped
- few sprigs Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Put agar agar in a pot of water and stir well.2 Teaspoon Agar Agar, 1 cup (or) 250 ml Water
- Turn the flame on and bring it to full boil over medium-low heat.
- Keep stirring constantly until agar agar dissolves completely. It would take around 4-5 minutes.
- Now add sugar and mix well.⅓ cup (or) 130 gms Sugar
- Add mango puree and sit until well combined.2 cups (or) 500 ml Mango Pulp
- Stir regularly and continue to cook until mixture turns slightly thick.
- Pour the mixture into mould or a container. Pop bubbles that are formed on the top layer with a spoon or toothpick.
- Let it sit for at least 3-4 hours to set.
- Cut the pudding in the tray into desired shape or unmould them if set in moulds.
- Garnish pudding with chopped dried fruits and a sprig of mint just before you serve.few Dried Apricots (optional), few Dried Cranberries (optional), few sprigs Mint leaves (optional)
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