I had a wicked sweet tooth over the weekend which is really unusual for me so in a rare moment, I made dessert.
I posted this recipe on the blog a couple years ago and it was definitely worth a repeat because jazzing up fruit like this is a nice shortcut to hitting that motherfucking spot and not feel like a tub of shit afterwards.
Bourbon Mangoes & Cream
2-3 Large Ripe Mangoes
1/4 cup fine Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Bourbon (sub: cognac)
1 handful Fresh Basil Leaves, julienned
Whipped Cream (sub: ice cream)
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Peel and cut the mangoes into cube pieces.
Place in a bowl and set aside.
Pour the bourbon into a small bowl and add the brown sugar.
Using a whisk mix well, then carefully pour into the mixture into the bowl of mango cubes.
With a large spoon, mix the mangoes around in the bourbon mixture until thoroughly coated.
Place in the fridge for at least 5 mins.
The idea is to infuse a little of the bourbon mixture into the mango chunks
When you are ready to serve, divide the mango cubes into separate bowls, sprinkle the basil bits on top and top with a generous swirl of the whipped cream.
Circle a small swirl of whipped cream on top and serve immediately (or the whipped cream will melt and that’s – your fault).
Bourbon Mangoes & Cream
2-3 Large Ripe Mangoes
1/4 cup fine Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Bourbon (sub: cognac)
1 handful Fresh Basil Leaves, julienned
Whipped Cream (sub: ice cream)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Peel and cut the mangoes into cube pieces. Place in a bowl and set aside.
2. Pour the bourbon into a small bowl and add the brown sugar.
3. Using a whisk mix well, then carefully pour into the mixture into the bowl of mango cubes.
4. Using a large spoon, mix the mangoes around in the bourbon mixture until thoroughly coated.
5. Let the mangoes soak in the boubon mixture for at least 5 mins in the fridge.
6. When you are ready to serve, divide the mango cubes into separate bowl, sprinkle the basil bits over the cubes and top it all with a generous swirl of whipped cream.
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This recipe serves two.
Oh, love me a fruity dessert. Nice one Cake. (And a very pretty nail colour too. 🤗)
Haha! Check me out using fruit and stuff haha!!
I just changed that nail color too, I’m definitely getting it again 😊😊
I am in !!! Love this !!! 🙂
It’s so unique but really we good. Not too boozy either heehee!
You’re making me want to throw some mango chunks into my iSi whip to see how well they infuse in there–I’ve done it with the intention of making fruit-infused liquor before, but when you do that the fruit usually falls apart since it sits so long under pressure so I’m going to do it for a shorter time to see what happens.
Yeah that would be interesting, try a mango infused rum
I’m curious how that would turn out
“tub of shit” lmao. This looks great! I’ve been finding some really delicious mangoes lately, they must be in season. Gotta try this!
Give it a shot! And if you do decide to use liquor in it, something nice and smooth really elevates it!!
I trust your judgment and will try it!
Yayyyy!!
Dana I tried this and it was sooo good!! I was so interested in how the basil would play into it and I loved it! Great recipe!
Oh my God yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!
I love everything mango and this looks so yummy a must try
Do it do it do it!!
this is such a cool and I also think easy dessert. I often heard of pairing sweet things with basil and I think I am ready to try it out soon! But I am kind of tired of cooking big things, because I tried out so many new recipes in my holidays (when I finally had time), that I am now sorta sluggish and only making pasta, haha. xx
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Hahahaha!!
I completely understand what you mean, now you’re at the point where you’re just like, let me stick to what I know is good and delicious and easy haha!!
Thank you for stopping by my blog, hopefully in a couple months or so you’ll be feeling more creative 😊😊
Oh thank you so much, I really need to try out more things that are totally weird at first-sight, but then totally incredible,hehe. I am the person who always orders the most weird or foreign dish on the menu – I love to try out new things, but at home I am always to lazy!
Haha!!!
It’s not you, it’s us 😄
That’s so cool! xx
Fancy, simple, and delicious. I love this
Yes I’ve been trying to eat more simple, especially if I’m trying to to get my body in Tip-Top shape 💪
Oh la la! This looks so delicious and refreshing Luv! 💜
Thank youuuuu, it’s one of those summer desserts you know? The ones you eat outdoors while you people watch
Yesss! So true! I can totally get that! 🙂
Lolol
I just open the blog to look at these pictures. Your blog food is always so bright and cheerful. Just wanna eat it off the screen.
Awwwwahh!! That’s what’s up, thank you so much ❤❤
So simple and so delicious 🙂
Exactly 😊
Would like to be served this, eat this and then steal the bowl for my own collection.
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This is my kind of dessert…so simple and healthy…love it! 🙂
Got Linda’s stamp of approval!!
Lol 😝
This is the perfect way to go. At least you didn’t dive into chocolate 🙂
Looks perfect.
Cheers.
Girl I’m allergic to chocolate, can you believe that shit?
What??? No way 🙂 Sure this is a good option though. Love ya.
I knowwwwwww 😔😔😔
You had me at bourbon lol, these look great, especially with the whipped cream on top!
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Yessss!! The whipped cream totally makes it work, especially it being a lighter alternative to ice cream but like low-key ice cream would be better
Ice Cream is always better girl!
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Wow brilliant post! Love mangoes.
Mangoes are the best!
Fruit and booze sound like the perfect combo to me! The best of two worlds in my opinion. The next time I have a sweet craving I’m going to try this!! Do you think fresh mint would taste good too?
xo, Jackie
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Fresh mint would be awesome Jackie!!
Mangoes are the bees’ knees, Dana. You know how to treat them right – simple and classy.
I’m so flattered by your compliment, thank you!!
Oh snap! You had me at bourbon! And you’re still fucking awesome as always.
Hey Lola!!!
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Heads up, you made a typo: “Circle a small swirl of whipped cream on top”
Nope. Nope. Nope. All whipped cream swirls should be at least the same size as your head. That’s the law.
You know I knew I had a unit of measurement wrong, thanks for catching that!!
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Gorgeous, I really love it when fruit is at its purest. Have you thought of coconut sugar instead of brown sugar? Or even honey or maple syrup would work (trying to cut processed sugars out). The booze definitely adds the adult content, nicely done.
Gracias 😚😚
I typically use blue agave in place of sugar but I didn’t in this case, although yes these are good substitutes
When your favorite foods marry each other…. heaven!
Looks delicious, and perfect for summer!
oh wow, that looks magical! have to try it asap!
Oh please do!!
And thank you for swinging by, beautiful ❤