Description
This strawberry mango sago creamy tropical dessert is a refreshing treat made with juicy tropical fruits, creamy coconut milk, and chewy tapioca pearls. It's perfect for warm summer evenings and is naturally dairy-free, making it suitable for guests with dietary restrictions.
Ingredients
1 cup Small pearl sago (tapioca pearls)
2 cups Fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
3 cups Fresh mango, peeled and diced (about 2 large mangoes)
1 can (14 oz) Coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
1/2 cup Sweetened condensed milk
1 cup Evaporated milk
1/4 cup Sugar (adjust to taste)
6 cups Water for cooking sago
2 cups Ice cubes
Instructions
- Bring 6 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add the sago pearls slowly while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl. Once the sago pearls turn mostly translucent with just a tiny white dot in the center, drain them immediately and transfer to the ice bath. Let them cool completely, then drain well
- Dice the strawberries and mangoes. In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until smooth and creamy
- Add sugar to taste, then fold in the cooled sago pearls gently. Add most of your diced strawberries and mangoes, saving some for topping. Mix everything together carefully
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours before serving. When ready to serve, give it a good stir, spoon into individual serving glasses or bowls, and top with reserved fresh fruit and a few ice cubes if desired
Notes
Don't overcook the sago pearls; they should be translucent but still have a slight chew.
Use ripe fruits for maximum sweetness.
Adjust sweetness gradually, tasting as you go.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg