No-Churn Mango Coconut Gelato
A silky, tropical gelato inspired by San Antonio’s Paciugo, combining sweet mango puree and creamy coconut milk without an ice cream maker. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers ripe mangoes, full-fat coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk 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 220 calories and feeds 6, 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.
Ingredients
- 2 large, peeled and diced ripe mangoes
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup toasted shredded coconut
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 2 large peeled and diced ripe mangoes into a blender and puree until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Step 2: Add 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk, 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the mango puree. Blend again for 30 seconds until fully combined.
- Step 3: Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or airtight container, sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted shredded coconut evenly over the top, and gently fold in to distribute.
- Step 4: Cover tightly and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
- Step 5: Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly for easy scooping.









