EASY MANGO MOUSSE TRIFLE – a refreshing, luscious mango mousse trifle with layers of creamy mango mousse and biscuit/cookie crumbs; a perfect summer dessert to indulge in.
Summer and mangoes go hand in hand in India and with markets flooded with varieties of mangoes incomparable with any in the world, it is raining mangoes every day!
We normally love to enjoy this tropical fruit fresh, juicy, ripe and natural as an after lunch/dinner fruit. But sometimes, it is ok to indulge in some sinful dessert using this “King of Fruits” as they call it in India, don’t you think?
What better time to indulge in than now; to celebrate my 4 years of food blogging!
CELEBRATING 4 YEARS OF FOOD BLOGGING:
In these tough times of Corona virus pandemic, I almost forgot that it has been 4 years (started in May 2016) since I ventured into the virtual world to showcase my passion for my first love, cooking and baking!
I cannot believe that this has become my world now with tons of appreciation from friends, family and lots of prizes and accolades from cooking contests and food connoisseurs.
MANGO MOUSSE TRIFLE AND KULFI/ICE CREAM:
My first dessert using mangoes was this easy semolina Mango Sheera; a quick Indian dessert dated May 2016. Then later of course this guilt-free Mango “Nice” Cream!
But this time, I wanted to use the can of chilled condensed milk and a carton of fresh cream lying in my fridge to make a quick and summery mango ice cream with just 3 ingredients; mangoes, cream and condensed milk, but ended up making this beautiful, easy and delicious layered Mango Mousse Trifle too! Double bonus for us!
As we are just the two of us at home, I made just 2 glasses of trifle; you can use up all of it to make more.
The remaining mousse mixture was frozen in popsicle molds for an indulgent Mango Kulfi (kulfi is Indian ice cream); my ice cream craving satisfied totally and making these again and again!
The best part is, it is so easy to make – just blend cream, condensed milk and mango puree in a blender until smooth, frothy and slightly thick; yes, no hand whipping, stand mixer etc.; just a blender!
Then let set to thicken slightly in the fridge.
For the cookie crumbs, just roughly chop cookies, blitz in blender or food processor, add some melted butter and blitz again to get wet crumbs.
Finally, layer the creamy mango mousse with biscuit or cookie crumbs (mixed with some melted butter to make them moist and wet sand like) into pretty glasses for a delicious and beautiful trifle.
Set in refrigerator for at least a day to allow the mousse to set or if you like an ice cream like texture, freeze for a few hours.
We enjoyed it chilled in the fridge for about 4 hours; it was dreamy, creamy and absolutely heavenly with bites of biscuit crumbs in every spoon! (But make sure to start with a layer of mango mousse or all you will end up with some crumbs at the end; like in these; starting my layering with mousse first next time!)
Make this mango mousse and enjoy as trifles or just make popsicles or kulfis and if you do not have kulfi moulds, just spread in a pan and freeze like you would any ice cream.
Trifles were gone in no time but we are enjoying those popsicles every day! Leave them to freeze completely for at least a day or two to enjoy the full flavor of delicious mango popsicles.
Here are some more mango recipes you may like:
A refreshing, luscious mango mousse trifle with layers of creamy mango mousse and biscuit/cookie crumbs; a perfect summer dessert to indulge in. Use leftover mousse to make creamy, delicious kulfis!
Ingredients
- 1 cup mango puree (from 2 cups mango chunks) or use tinned mango puree, chilled
- 1 cup cream (I have used Amul cream), chilled
- 1 cup condensed milk, chilled
- FOR THE BISCUIT/COOKIE LAYER:
- 15 to 20 biscuits or cookies (any you like; I have used Parle biscuits, Marie biscuits etc.)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- OPTIONAL:
- Few strands of saffron soaked in 2 tbsp milk (optional)
Instructions
- Roughly cut biscuits or cookies and transfer to a food processor or blender jar.
- Give it a quick blitz to make a coarse powder.
- Add melted butter and blitz again to make wet sand like mixture.
- Remove to a bowl.
- In a blender jar, make a fine puree of mangoes if using fresh mangoes. Remove and set aside to cool in fridge. This can be made slightly ahead.
- In the same blender jar, blitz or blend condensed milk and cream for a couple of minutes until smooth, frothy and slightly thick. Do not worry if it does not thicken like whipped cream.
- Stir in mango puree (and saffron milk if using) and blend again to a smooth, thick mixture.
- Remove to a bowl. Chill in refrigerator for a 2 to 3 hours; it will thicken more.
- Take a lovely and beautiful glass or jar to layer the mousse and biscuit crumbs.
- Start with a layer of mango mousse; just spoon some and level or tap the glass a bit on counter to level the mousse.
- Next, spoon a layer of biscuit crumbs, sprinkling gently over the mango mousse. Add as much as you need to make a lovely layer over the mango mousse. Make sure you can see the layering of biscuit crumbs at the edges!
- Again, layer the mango mousse and continue layering until the final mango layer.
- I have layered only 2 glasses as we are only 2 of us at home! You can use up all the mousse and biscuit crumbs to layer more dessert glasses or one big trifle bowl!
- Tightly wrap the open glass with a plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours or overnight. If you like your mousse ice cream like, freeze for 4 to 6 hours.
- Spoon leftover mango mixture into kulfi molds or ice cream/popsicle molds, cover and freeze for 4 to 6 hours or best overnight.
- Next day, enjoy luscious, creamy, egg free, gelatin free, easy Mango Mousse Trifle (if freezing, let sit in refrigerator for 30 minutes) and/or mango kulfi as an after lunch/dinner dessert!
- This is a perfect make ahead party dessert to serve and I am celebrating another milestone in my blogging adventure!
- Enjoy foodies and Happy Eating!
Notes
Use ripe and sweet mangoes.
If using canned mango puree (sweetened) then reduce the amount of condensed milk accordingly.
Add fresh (or frozen) bits of mango to the mousse mixture before chilling and layering if preferred.
Nuts can be added too.
PIN here for later:
If you like my posts and recipes, do not forget to Pin, Share, comment in the box below or like my Facebook page
For more such easy and delicious recipes, follow me on:
Facebook @ curryandvanilla
Pinterest @ curryandvanilla
Instagram @ curryandvanilla16
Twitter @ curryandvanilla
Google Plus @ Vanitha Bhat
Have fun cooking, eating and sharing!!!!
Happy Blogversary to you. The mango trifle looks awesome and ideal for the celebrations.
Thanks so much dear Jayashree 🙂
Congratulations Vanitha for your 4th blog anniversary and wish you many more years to come. Mango mousse looks absolutely delicious and super tempting. This is perfect sweet dish to celebrate this occasion. The texture of the mousse looks so smooth & shiny.
Thanks a ton dear Jolly! Do give this mango mousse a try 🙂 I am eager to make some soon again!
Happy 4th blog anniversary and wish you many more years. 4 years of blogging is definitely a milestone to celebrate. Mango mousse and popsicle looks absolutely delish and irresistible. It has come out so well with perfectly smooth texture. I'll have to try this before mango disappears from market. Lovely recipe dear.
Thanks a bunch dear Geetha 🙂 Do try this dessert as well as the popsicles before the mango season is behind us!
first of all a happy blog anniversary di !
This mango mousse trifle is a perfect dessert to celebrate this occasion sure 🙂 looks so delicious ...............
Thanks so much Sasmita dear <3 I have been able to progress this far only because of friends like you 🙂
Thanks for all the support and appreciation!
Congratulations Vanitha on your 4th blog anniversary! What a better way to celebrate this milestone, being a mango fan am I invited to a party? Looks lush!
Absolutely dear! Party tho banthi hai! Thanks so much dear for all your wishes, love and support 🙂
First happy blog anniversary! I wish you good luck! Mango mousse trifle is a perfect dessert to celebrate your anniversary. looks yummy 🙂
Thanks so much Uma 🙂
Mango mousse triffle looks so good. Happy blog anniversary to you.
Thanks a bunch dear Sapana 🙂 The mousse was super delicious!
Congratulations on your 4th blog anniversary!! Wishing you many more years of blogging and milestones. Perfect way to celebrate the occasion!!
Mango mousse looks super yummy. I just wish I can get the glass off the screen.
Thank so much dear Padma 🙂 Wish I could share this with all of you!
Thank you so, so much ? Yes, King of Fruits it had to be and the perfect dessert too!
Do give it a try soon!
Vanitha, congratulations on completing four years of blogging and wishing you many more years.When family and friends appreciate your hard work, its a great incentive. As for the mango mousse trifle, such a delicious and super tempting dessert. I've not tried making mousse with condensed milk but would love to try.
Thank you so much dear <3 Yes, it has been a lovely, exciting and fulfilling journey with all support from family!
You got to try this mousse; so easy and comes out creamy, fluffy and scrumptious!
Congratulations for completing 4 years of this wonderful journey. The mousse trifle looks so tempting. The best part is that it needs mango puree. We don't have enough mangoes in Dubai market this year because of Corona. The ones which are available are very expensive. I have some canned mango puree in my fridge so I will definitely try this recipe.
Thanks a ton Vandana 🙂 I hope you get to try this trifle using canned mangoes soon; just reduce the sugar if it is already sweetened.
Congarts of 4 hard years of consistent blogging. It is indeed a a huge reason to celebrate and you have picked that perfect ingredient. I always love the combination of crunchy crumbs with smooth mousse. This mango version looks so delectable.
Thanks so much dear Seema 🙂 All because of support and appreciation from family and friends like you.
The mousse was gone in a flash and the popsicles were to die for! Making these again once I get hold of some fresh cream!
Congratulations! 4th anniversary is a big milestone. Wishing you many more years of blogging.
Mango mousse looks yummy. I just wish I can get the glass off the screen. This is awesome idea.
Thanks so much Archana 🙂 Mango mousse and the popsicles (2 in one bonus) were so delicious, they were gone in no time and we were craving for more!
First of all many congratulations on the 4th blog anniversary. The perfect sweet dish with mango is a befitting ode to celebrate the occasion.
Lovely recipe.
Thanks so much dear <3 Yes, I was so happy to use fresh mangoes for this mousse trifle! More mango mousse is to come; loved it so much!
Heartiest congratulations on the 4th anniversary of your blog and to celebrate it, what else could be a better option than the king of fruits, Mango itself. Such a deletable recipe.
Thank you so, so much ? Yes, King of Fruits it had to be and the perfect dessert too!
Do give it a try soon!