Mango-Chile Ice

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Mango-Chile Ice
525 min.
8
354kcal

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Looking to cool off on a hot day with something refreshingly sweet and spicy? Look no further than this vibrant Mango-Chile Ice! Perfectly balanced between the luscious sweetness of ripe mangoes and a subtle kick from ancho chile powder, this delightful frozen treat is not just a dessert—it's a culinary adventure. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or simply indulging in a quiet evening at home, this ice is sure to impress your taste buds and spark smiles all around.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is that it's entirely vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, allowing everyone at your table to savor a spoonful of this frozen goodness without a worry. With only a handful of fresh ingredients, including zesty lime juice and zest, you’re guaranteed a burst of flavor in each bite. Plus, with the vibrant color and tantalizing aroma, it’s as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate.

The preparation might take a bit of time, but the delightful reward is worth every minute. Layers of creamy, slushy mango goodness are created through a unique freezing and puréeing technique, culminating in a dessert that’s as airy as it is flavorful. So gather your ingredients, let your creativity flow, and dive into a summer treat that marries exotic flavors with an irresistible, icy texture!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon ancho chili powder plus more
  • 0.5 cup juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoons lime zest 
  • 5.3 pounds mangos diced pitted peeled halved ()
  • 1.8 cups sugar 

Equipment

  • sieve
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Set a strainer in a 13x9x2" glass baking dish.
  2. Combine half of all ingredients with 5 tablespoons water in a processor and purée until smooth. Strain mango mixture into dish. Purée the remaining ingredients with 5 tablespoons water and strain mango mixture into dish. Freeze until mixture is slushy, about 2 hours. Working in 2 batches, purée in processor again. Return mango ice to same dish. Freeze 2 hours. Repeat 2 more times. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep frozen.
  3. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Scoop into dishes, sprinkle with chile powder, if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories354kcal
Protein2.67%
Fat3.08%
Carbs94.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.23
Glycemic Load
51.55
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.822608688603%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.3mg
Delphinidin
0.06mg
Pelargonidin
0.06mg
Catechin
5.2mg
Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
2mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.18mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:354.28kcal
17.71%
Fat:1.31g
2.02%
Saturated Fat:0.28g
1.76%
Carbohydrates:90.4g
30.13%
Net Carbohydrates:85.43g
31.07%
Sugar:85.38g
94.86%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:4.82mg
0.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.56g
5.12%
Vitamin C:115.05mg
139.45%
Vitamin A:3298.76IU
65.98%
Folate:131.68µg
32.92%
Fiber:4.96g
19.85%
Vitamin E:2.78mg
18.55%
Vitamin B6:0.37mg
18.38%
Copper:0.34mg
17.22%
Potassium:529.34mg
15.12%
Vitamin K:12.87µg
12.25%
Vitamin B3:2.05mg
10.27%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.81%
Magnesium:31.63mg
7.91%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.43%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.18%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.94%
Phosphorus:44.91mg
4.49%
Calcium:36.52mg
3.65%
Selenium:2.11µg
3.02%
Iron:0.54mg
3%
Zinc:0.29mg
1.95%
Source:Epicurious