26 March 2025

Frozen Mango Sorbet Cups

Name: Frozen Mango Sorbet Cups
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: mangoes (halved and lightly hollowed); 500 g fresh mangoes (peeled and pitted); 150 g simple syrup; 40 g lemon juice; reserved mango flesh (from hollowing the shells)

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Fresh mango halves filled with smooth, vibrant mango sorbet—naturally sweet, tropical and refreshing. An easy make-ahead frozen fruit dessert.

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Frozen Mango Sorbet Cups

These mango sorbet cups use frozen mango halves as the serving shell for a simple mango sorbet. The dessert stays dairy-free and relies on the fruit itself for most of its flavor.

Sorbet Base

The sorbet is made with mango, simple syrup, lemon juice, and reserved mango flesh from the shells. Lemon juice keeps the flavor from tasting flat, while the syrup helps the sorbet freeze more smoothly.

Frozen Mango Shells

Freezing the mango halves before filling helps them hold the sorbet in place and keeps the dessert colder for longer. The reserved flesh also gets reused in the sorbet base.

Assembly and Serving

Pipe or spoon the sorbet into the frozen mango halves and serve immediately, or hold them in the freezer until needed. A Saint-Honore tip can be used if you want a more defined finish.

Tips

Use ripe mangoes with strong aroma
Chill the piping bag before assembly
Add a small pinch of salt or a little extra lemon juice if the fruit is very sweet

Frozen Mango Sorbet Cups

RecipeShare Test Kitchen

Fresh mango halves filled with smooth, vibrant mango sorbet—naturally sweet, tropical and refreshing. An easy make-ahead frozen fruit dessert.

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

mins

Total Time

270 mins

Servings

Chef's Tips

Use ripe, fragrant mangoes for the best flavour and natural sweetness.
Chill your piping bag before assembly to keep the sorbet firm.
For extra brightness, add a pinch of salt or a touch more lemon juice.

Tools Used

KnifeSpoonImmersion Blender Ice Cream Maker Mixing Bowl

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Ingredients

Scale

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Scale

Mango Shells

4 mangoes - halved and lightly hollowed

Mango Sorbet

500 g fresh mangoes - peeled and pitted
150 g simple syrup
40 g lemon juice
reserved mango flesh - from hollowing the shells

Instructions

Prepare the Mango Shells

1
Cut each mango in half along the pit.
2
Scoop out a little flesh and reserve for the sorbet.
3
Freeze the mango halves for 2 hours until firm.

Make the Mango Sorbet

1
Combine peeled mango, reserved flesh, simple syrup and lemon juice.
2
Blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
3
Refrigerate for 2 hours.
4
Blend again, then churn in an ice cream maker for 10–15 minutes.
5
Transfer to a cold bowl and freeze for another 2 hours.

Assembly

1
Fill a piping bag fitted with a Saint-Honoré tip with the sorbet.
2
Pipe attractively into each frozen mango shell.
3
Serve immediately or freeze until ready to enjoy.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 filled mango half

Calories 132

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5g1%

Saturated Fat 0g0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 3mg0%

Total Carbohydrates 33g12%

Dietary Fiber 2g7%

Sugars 29g

Protein 1g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Frozen Mango Sorbet Cups

These mango sorbet cups use frozen mango halves as the serving shell for a simple mango sorbet. The dessert stays dairy-free and relies on the fruit itself for most of its flavor.

Sorbet Base

Frozen Mango Shells

Freezing the mango halves before filling helps them hold the sorbet in place and keeps the dessert colder for longer. The reserved flesh also gets reused in the sorbet base.

Assembly and Serving

Pipe or spoon the sorbet into the frozen mango halves and serve immediately, or hold them in the freezer until needed. A Saint-Honore tip can be used if you want a more defined finish.

Tips

Use ripe mangoes with strong aroma
Chill the piping bag before assembly
Add a small pinch of salt or a little extra lemon juice if the fruit is very sweet