No-Bake Coconut Mango Mousse

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Light and airy mousse combining tropical mango and creamy coconut, chilled to perfection without any baking required. This Tropical-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers ripe mango, coconut milk, heavy whipping cream into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Tropical cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, sprinkle 1 tsp gelatin powder over 3 tbsp cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: While gelatin blooms, puree 1 large peeled and chopped ripe mango in a blender until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Warm the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for 15 seconds until melted but not boiling; quickly stir into the mango puree along with 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
  4. Step 4: In a chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Gently fold the mango and gelatin mixture into the whipped cream until fully combined and airy.
  6. Step 6: Fold in 1 cup full-fat coconut milk for creaminess.
  7. Step 7: Spoon the mousse evenly into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
  8. Step 8: Before serving, sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted shredded coconut on top for texture and flavor.

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