Brazilian recipe
Mango Pie (Torta de manga)
This mango pie is a classic Brazilian dessert, celebrated for the perfect balance between the natural sweetness of the fruit and a buttery, crisp 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 mangoes, diced
1 can sweetened condensed milk
4 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp unflavored gelatin powder
1/2 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 medium mangoes, diced
1 can sweetened condensed milk
4 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp unflavored gelatin powder
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at any local supermarket, such as SM Supermarket or Robinsons Supermarket. For the fresh mangoes, head to the produce section of your nearest palengke or neighborhood grocer for the best quality fruit.
Preparation method
- Beat the butter, sugar, and egg yolks in a mixer until the mixture becomes creamy.
- Sift the all-purpose flour and baking powder over the cream mixture.
- Mix well by hand until a uniform dough is formed.
- Shape the dough into a ball.
- Let the dough 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 for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow the crust to cool completely.
- Blend the diced mangoes, sweetened condensed milk, and lime juice in a blender until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
- Dissolve the unflavored gelatin powder with 2 tablespoons of water using a double boiler or a microwave.
- Incorporate the dissolved gelatin into the mango cream.
- Pour the filling over the cooled, baked crust.
- Refrigerate until the cream sets and reaches the desired consistency.
Observations
This pie features a crumbly shortcrust base paired with a refreshing and creamy mango filling. It makes for an excellent chilled treat, perfect for enjoying on a hot, sunny day.
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