Mango Ice Cream Recipe (No-Churn, 4 Ingredients)
Mango ice cream at home does not need an ice cream machine. This no-churn version uses just four ingredients: whipping cream, condensed milk, a splash of milk and a lot of mango puree. Beat, pour into a box, freeze for 6 to 8 hours, and it scoops like shop-bought ice cream.
Makes: about 1.5 litres | Prep: 20 min | Freeze: 6–8 hours
Difficulty: Very easy | Best for: mango season, Eid, summer dawats
Equipment: a hand beater or electric beater and an airtight box
Watch the Mango Ice Cream Video
The full video plays inside the recipe card below. To jump straight to one step, open it on YouTube:
Why This No-Churn Mango Ice Cream Works
Whipped cream does the churning. Beating the cream traps air, so the ice cream freezes soft instead of icy. That is the job a machine usually does.
Condensed milk sweetens and softens. Its sugar keeps the ice cream scoopable straight from the freezer, so you do not need extra sugar.
Twice as much mango as cream. 800 g of mango to 400 g of cream gives a strong, fresh mango taste. Blend it without water, because water turns into ice crystals.
Ingredient Notes
- Mango: use very ripe, sweet mangoes with little fibre, such as Sindhri or Chaunsa. Canned mango pulp also works.
- Whipping cream: keep it in the fridge until you start. Cold cream whips faster and holds more air.
- Food colour: only for a brighter yellow. Leave it out if your mangoes are deep orange.
Mango Ice Cream Ingredients
| Ingredient | Full batchabout 1.5 litres (video) | Half batchabout 750 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Cream base | ||
| Whipping cream, chilled | 400 g | 200 g |
| Condensed milk | ½ cup | ¼ cup |
| Milk | ¼ cup | 2 tbsp |
| Mango | ||
| Mango puree, blended without water | 800 g | 400 g |
| Yellow food colour (optional) | a few drops | 1–2 drops |
Every amount in the first column comes from the video captions. The yield is our estimate.
Step-by-Step: How to Make No-Churn Mango Ice Cream
1. Whip the cream
Pour the cold whipping cream into a large bowl and beat for about 5 minutes with a hand beater, until thick and fluffy.
2. Add condensed milk and milk
Add the condensed milk and milk and beat for another 5 minutes.
3. Add the mango puree
Blend the mango without water. Add it to the cream and beat for 5 minutes until smooth. Add a few drops of food colour if you like.
4. Pour into a box and freeze
Pour the mixture into an airtight box, close the lid and freeze for 6 to 8 hours.
5. Scoop and serve
After 8 hours the ice cream is firm. Leave it out for 5 minutes before scooping.
The Complete Mango Ice Cream Recipe
No-Churn Mango Ice Cream
Ingredients
Method
- Beat the cold whipping cream for about 5 minutes until thick.
- Add the condensed milk and milk and beat for 5 more minutes.
- Add the mango puree and beat for 5 minutes until smooth. Add food colour if using.
- Pour into an airtight box and freeze for 6 to 8 hours.
- Rest for 5 minutes, then scoop and serve.
Video
Mango Ice Cream Problems and How to Fix Them
- Icy texture: the cream was not whipped enough, or the mango had water in it. Whip until thick and blend the mango without water.
- Too hard to scoop: leave it at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Not sweet enough: the mangoes were sour. Add 2 to 3 tbsp more condensed milk next time.
Storing Mango Ice Cream
Keep it in the airtight box in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Press a piece of cling film on the surface to stop ice crystals from forming.
Mango Ice Cream FAQs
Can I make mango ice cream without a machine?
Yes. Whipping the cream adds the air a machine would, so this recipe needs only a beater.
How long does it take to freeze?
6 to 8 hours, as in the video. Overnight is easiest.
Can I use a hand whisk?
Yes, but it takes longer. The video uses a manual beater for about 5 minutes per step.
Can I add sugar instead of condensed milk?
Condensed milk works better. Plain sugar makes the ice cream harder and icier.
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