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Mango Sago

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Summary

This light and refreshing mango dessert is the perfect guilt-free summer treat.

Inspired by the popular Hong Kong dessert, this creamy mango sago recipe balances ripe tropical mangoes with velvety coconut and soft chewy pearls. Our version uses allulose to keep it lighter without compromising flavor and introduces an optional lime-infused coconut whip to elevate the whole thing.

It’s naturally gluten-free, egg-free, and totally refreshing on a hot day. The best part? You can make it ahead for entertaining or keep it in the fridge for when your sweet tooth calls.

Mango Sago

Recipe by Gourmade
5.0 from 5 votes
Course: DessertCuisine: Asian, South-East Asian, Hong Kong
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Calories

195

kcal
Total time

30

minutes

Inspired by the popular Hong Kong dessert, this creamy mango sago recipe balances ripe tropical mangoes with velvety coconut and soft chewy pearls.

Ingredients

  • 180 g ¾ cup coconut cream, unsweetened

  • 93 g ⅜ cup evaporated milk

  • 500 g 3–4 mangoes, flesh only, skin and pit removed, plus additional for topping

  • 91 g ½ cup small tapioca pearls, dry

  • 3 g ¾ tsp vanilla extract

  • 30 g 3 tbsp allulose or sugar

  • 1 g zest of 1 lime (for garnish)

  • 1 recipe Lime-Infused Coconut Whip (optional), see “Before we start” notes

Equipment

Directions

  • Before We Start

    This recipe optionally calls for our Lime Infused Coconut Froth that can be made with the remaining coconut milk and the juice of the lime.

    Using Sugar Instead of Allulose: We love using allulose, since it is a natural alternative to sugar that doesn’t spike your glucose. You can substitute it with sugar by reducing the amount by roughly 1/3. So if you are needing 1 tbsp of allulose, use just 2/3 tbsp of sugar instead.
    Tapioca Pearls: Use small white pearls, not large boba-style ones. They’re much better suited for this dessert.
    Coconut Whip: See Recipe
  • Cook the Tapioca

    Bring about 1 quart of water to a boil. Add tapioca pearls, return to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer uncovered for 10 mins. Turn off heat, cover, and let sit 3 mins. Strain under cold water and set aside.
  • Prep the Mango

    Cut cheeks off 3 mangos and cube one half from each into ¼-inch pieces. Add to blender with remaining flesh. From 4th mango, cut cheeks, slice into strips, and cut into ~50–70g of rectangular pieces for topping.
  • Add & Blend

    Add coconut milk, evaporated milk, and allulose (or sugar) to blender. Blend until smooth, about 30-60 seconds. Chill for 1 hour if you have the time.
  • Zest the Lime

    Roll the lime, then zest it with a microplane for garnish.
  • Make the Lime-Infused Coconut Whip (Optional)

    Combine remaining coconut milk with lime juice and sweetener. Whip 3–5 mins until light and pillowy. See recipe for full details.
  • Combine

    Combine 800g mango puree with 400g tapioca (2:1 ratio). Mix to incorporate. Divide into bowls and top with coconut whip, reserved mango slices, tapioca pearls, and lime zest.

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Additional Details About This Recipe

How long will mango sago last in the fridge?

It keeps well for 2–3 days in the fridge. Tapioca may firm up slightly, but it still tastes great.

Is it authentic?

This version honors the Hong Kong original but with a few health-forward swaps (like allulose) and optional add-ons like our coconut whip. Some traditional recipes use sweetened condensed milk and pomelo instead.

You can still add pomelo to your if you can find it. It adds an extra layer of texture, but isn’t necessary to get the essence of the dish.

Can I use frozen mango?

Absolutely! Just thaw before blending and garnish with fresh if you want the best presentation.

Why evaporated milk?

We use evaporated milk instead of the typical sweetened condensed milk, because we wanted to make this healthier by controlling the sweetness by adding natural sweeteners instead. Evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk are the same thing, just one adds sugar while the other does not.

Can I freeze mango sago?

Freezing is not recommended—the tapioca texture becomes gummy and unpleasant once thawed.

Nutritional Facts

(Per Serving – 1/6 of recipe)

  • Calories: 195
  • Carbs: 34g
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Fat: 6g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sodium: 28mg

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