Go Back
slice of creamy tropical mango pie with smooth golden mango
Anderson Jorge

Creamy tropical mango pie

Creamy tropical mango pie
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, International
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh mango puree about 3 ripe mangoes
  • 1 pre-made or homemade graham cracker crust
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional garnish: whipped cream, fresh mango slices, raspberries

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, salt, heavy cream, and milk until smooth and lump-free.
  2. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble slightly, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Remove the pan from heat and whisk in the egg yolks, then stir in the butter, vanilla extract, and mango puree until fully combined and silky.
  4. Pour the mango cream filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  5. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is fully set and chilled.
  6. Before serving, top with dollops of whipped cream, fresh mango slices and a few raspberries if desired.
  7. Slice into wedges and enjoy chilled.

Notes

  • Fat: ~14 g
  • Saturated fat: ~7 g
  • Cholesterol: ~90 mg
  • Sodium: ~140 mg
  • Carbohydrates: ~45 g
  • Sugar: ~30 g
  • Protein: ~4 g
  • Fiber: ~2 g