Brazilian recipe
Mango Tart
This classic Brazilian tart balances the natural sweetness of ripe mangoes with a rich, buttery pastry crust.
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Ingredients
100 g butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 medium-sized Tommy Atkins mangoes, chopped
1 can sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin powder
1/2 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 medium-sized Tommy Atkins mangoes, chopped
1 can sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin powder
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh produce like mangoes and lemons in the fresh fruit and vegetable aisles of local markets. Pantry essentials such as flour, sugar, butter, and sweetened condensed milk are available at general grocery stores or neighborhood supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Cream the butter, sugar, and egg yolks together in a stand mixer until the mixture is smooth.
- Sift the all-purpose flour and baking powder over the butter mixture.
- Knead by hand until the ingredients form a smooth, uniform dough.
- Shape the dough into a ball.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Roll out the dough using a rolling pin.
- Line a tart dish or baking pan with the dough and prick the base with a fork.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pastry shell to cool completely.
- Blend the chopped mangoes, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice in a blender until the texture is perfectly smooth.
- Transfer the mango mixture to a mixing bowl.
- Dissolve the unflavored gelatin with 2 tablespoons of water using a double boiler or the microwave.
- Fold the dissolved gelatin into the mango cream.
- Pour the filling evenly into the cooled, baked tart shell.
- Refrigerate until the filling is firm and set.
Observations
This delightful tart features a crisp, shortcrust base paired with a refreshing, velvety mango filling. It is a superb choice for a chilled dessert, especially ideal for warm, sunny days.
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