Description
A light and creamy mango crème brûlée with fresh mango, tangy yogurt, coconut milk, citrus, ginger, and a crisp caramelized brown sugar topping.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe but firm mango, divided
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (10 grams)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (100 grams)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or preferred plant-based milk (100 ml)
- 1 tablespoon erythritol or 1 tablespoon agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar, for topping
Instructions
- Peel the mango and divide it into two portions. Dice one half into small cubes and set aside.
- Blend the remaining mango half until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, lightly whisk the egg with the coconut milk and sweetener.
- Gradually whisk in the cornstarch until smooth and lump-free.
- Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, whisking constantly, until thickened into a smooth custard.
- If lumps appear, blend briefly with an immersion blender until silky.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Greek yogurt, mango puree, lemon zest, and grated ginger.
- Place the diced mango evenly in the bottom of 2 ramekins or dessert cups.
- Pour the mango custard over the diced fruit and smooth the tops.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best texture.
- Before serving, sprinkle brown sugar evenly over each custard.
- Caramelize the sugar with a kitchen torch until golden and crisp, or place under a hot broiler for about 5 minutes.
- Let the topping cool for 1 minute before serving so the sugar hardens.
Notes
- Use coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt for a dairy-free version.
- Frozen mango can be used if thawed and drained first.
- Caramelize the sugar topping just before serving for the best crunch.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dessert is not suitable for freezing because the custard may become grainy.
- Peach, pineapple, berries, or passion fruit can be used instead of mango.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom for a warm spiced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small ramekin
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
