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Mango Whip Dessert - Easy African Fruit Fool

Ripe mangoes make the best whip desserts. Whips are one of the quickest, easiest, and tastiest desserts.

Mangoes in African Cuisine: A Sweet Tradition

Mangoes are woven into the culinary fabric of Africa, where they're not just a fruit but a seasonal celebration. Across the continent:

West African Mango Culture

In countries like Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal, mango season transforms street markets into vibrant displays of golden fruit. Vendors skillfully slice mangoes for immediate enjoyment, often with a sprinkle of chili powder for that sweet-spicy contrast that West Africans love.

East African Mango Traditions

From the coastal regions of Kenya and Tanzania to the highlands of Ethiopia, mango trees provide shade and sustenance. In Mozambique - where our founder's family comes from - mango groves line the coast, and families eagerly await the first ripe fruits of the season.

Southern African Mango Uses

In South Africa and Zimbabwe, mangoes find their way into chutneys that accompany savory dishes, fruit salads for summer braais (barbecues), and refreshing drinks to beat the heat.

African Mango Varieties

While this recipe works with any ripe mango, across Africa you'll find incredible diversity:

• Kent mangoes - Large, sweet varieties popular in West Africa
• Apple mangoes - Smaller, intensely flavored fruits
• Local wild mangoes - Often more tart, used in savory applications

This mango whip dessert continues the African tradition of transforming nature's abundance into simple, joyful eating experiences that highlight the continent's incredible fresh fruits.

Mango Whip Dessert - A light, refreshing African-inspired fruit fool

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cups mango puree
• 3⁄4 cups strawberry puree (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup white sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves

Directions

1. In a bowl, whip together the spices, egg white, mangoes and strawberries.
2. When the mixture begins to thicken, gradually add the sugar.
3. Continue to beat until the mixture holds soft peaks.
4. Stir in the lemon juice.
5. Chill well before serving.
6. For a pretty presentation, serve fool in wine glasses and top with a sprig of fresh mint dark and white chocolate shavings.

More Easy African Desserts

Try these other simple dessert recipes from African Food Love:

• Liberian Rice Bread
• West African Orange Cake
• Salted Figs with Honey
• Spicy Carrot Apple Oelek