Brazilian recipe
Mango Tart
This mango tart is a classic Brazilian dessert, celebrated for the perfect harmony between the sweetness of fresh mangoes and 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 tsp baking powder
2 medium Tommy mangoes, chopped
1 can sweetened condensed milk
4 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp unflavored powdered gelatin
1/2 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 medium Tommy mangoes, chopped
1 can sweetened condensed milk
4 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp unflavored powdered gelatin
Where to find ingredients
You can find butter, flour, sugar, and eggs at local markets like Shoprite or Spar. Fresh Tommy mangoes are widely available at local produce stalls or traditional markets. Sweetened condensed milk and lime juice can be found in the baking or canned goods aisles of any major supermarket. Unflavored gelatin is typically found in the baking supplies section.
Preparation method
- Cream the butter, sugar, and egg yolks together in a mixer until the mixture is smooth and pale.
- Sift the flour and baking powder over the creamed mixture.
- Mix well by hand until a smooth, uniform dough forms.
- 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 baking dish with the dough and prick the bottom with a fork.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow the crust to cool completely.
- Blend the chopped mangoes, condensed milk, and lime juice in a blender until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl.
- Dissolve the powdered gelatin with 2 tablespoons of water in a bain-marie or in the microwave.
- Fold the dissolved gelatin into the mango cream.
- Pour the filling over the cooled, baked crust.
- Refrigerate until the filling sets and reaches a firm consistency.
Observations
This tart pairs a crisp, melt-in-the-mouth crust with a refreshing and velvety mango filling. It makes for an excellent chilled dessert, perfect for serving on warm, sunny days.
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