Brazilian recipe
Mango Cream Pie
Mango cream pie is a classic Brazilian dessert, highly valued for its balance between the fruit's sweetness and the buttery crust's texture.
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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 Tommy mangoes, chopped
1 can (14 oz) 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 Tommy mangoes, chopped
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin powder
Where to find ingredients
Butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, and gelatin can be found at any supermarket. Mangoes are often available at grocery stores and fruit stands, especially during mango season. Sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice are also standard supermarket items.
Preparation method
- Mix the butter with the sugar and egg yolks in a mixer until a creamy mixture is obtained
- Sift the all-purpose flour and baking powder over the cream
- Mix well with your hands until a homogeneous dough forms
- Shape the dough into a ball
- Let it rest in the refrigerator for 15 minutes
- Roll out the dough using a rolling pin
- Line a baking dish with the dough and prick the bottom 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 let the crust cool completely
- Blend the chopped mangoes, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice in a blender until a smooth cream is obtained
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl
- Dissolve the gelatin powder with 2 tablespoons of water in a double boiler or in the microwave
- Incorporate the dissolved gelatin into the mango cream
- Pour the filling over the baked and cooled crust
- Refrigerate until the cream sets
Observations
This pie combines a crunchy shortcrust pastry base with a refreshing and creamy mango filling. It's an excellent option to serve chilled on warm days.
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