Mango Soft Serve

By Hetty Lui McKinnon

Updated July 31, 2025

Mango Soft Serve
David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.
Total Time
10 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Rating
5(1,227)
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When an ice cream craving hits at home, you’ll find near-instant joy in this quick, fruity mango soft serve. Juicy, creamy, tangy or anywhere in between, any frozen fruit will work here; strawberry, peaches, raspberries and blueberries are also excellent choices. Condensed milk delivers body and richness, transforming the fruit into a creamy concoction that mimics the whipped, airy texture of commercial soft serve. While this soft serve can be eaten right after blending, it will achieve a firmer texture closer to that of ice cream after a brief stint in a freezer. There’s room for add-ins too: Lime zest goes well with the mango, or, if using other frozen fruits, pair with vanilla extract, a touch of rose water, or even spices like cardamom or ginger. Make it vegan by using a nondairy condensed milk.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 20ounces frozen mangoes (or other fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, peaches) 
  • 1(14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

404 calories; 9 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 75 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 73 grams sugars; 9 grams protein; 127 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place the mango and condensed milk in a high speed blender or food processor. (It's important to know your own blender here. If it's less powerful, you may want to briefly rinse your frozen fruit in cold water to soften slightly before blending.) Blend, stopping the machine often to tamp down the fruit or scrape down the sides to help it break up, until the texture is smooth and airy, 1 to 3 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    The soft serve is ready to eat immediately. If you’d like it firmer, scrape the mixture into a loaf pan or other container, cover and freeze for 1 hour, just until it’s firm enough to scoop. The soft serve can be frozen for longer, up to 7 days; allow it to stand for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature to make it easier to scoop.

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Comments

Kristin

Frozen mango, lime zest and coconut cream makes an amazing version that no one will even notice is vegan.

Angela dileo

Adding two tablespoons of vodka will ensure it stays scoop able

Brenda K

Saw this recipe at 5:30 pm, ran to store for frozen mangoes, ran home, whipped the whole thing up in 5 minutes and stuck it in the freezer by 6:15 pm. Took a nap. Then took it to a 4th of July party at 7:30 pm where folks said it was a winner. Added a handful of chopped salted almonds and lime zest on top for some sparkle.

Chris

This was really bad.

Ann

I wanted to love this but it was very sweet and had an odd mouth texture. Not worth the calories.

CS

To prevent blender burnout, microwave the frozen fruit for 1-2 minutes or until it looks partially defrosted and limp/wet. This has worked for me for years when making fruit smoothies (the frozen ball would get stuck otherwise and not blend, and stress the motor). I soften the frozen fruit out of the freezer in a glass measuring cup in the microwave, then dump the fruit into the blender with some liquid and pulse until blades can move freely.

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