Mango Pudding is a classic dessert frequently served at Dim Sum and Chinese banquets, consisting of a firm yet creamy “Jello” of sorts packed with fresh mango flavour.

While Chinese desserts can often be intimidating for newcomers, mango pudding is a consistent crowd pleaser that is surprisingly easy to make at home… especially when you take the shortcuts below recommended by Papa G, such as using canned mango pulp.

So, keep scrolling for our foolproof Chinese mango pudding recipe. It’s so good it can truly make a mango wild.

Tips for Making This Tasty Mango Pudding

The mango pudding recipe below is pretty simple, but here are some additional tips to keep in mind before you get started:

Buy some cool pudding molds for wow factor

If you are planning to make this Chinese Mango Pudding for a special occasion, then consider getting some special molds to make your pudding into wow-worthy shapes.

At fancier Chinese restaurants, they often serve mango pudding in the shape of a Koi Fish as the final dessert. This can be achieved by using an inexpensive Silicon mold like this one.

Adjust the amount of gelatin based on desired firmness

Chinese puddings are usually much firmer and “bouncier” than their North American counterparts. The gelatin proportions in this Mango Pudding recipe will yield a firm pudding that can be cut into neat slices, much like what you would find on a typical dim sum cart, or served at the end of a Chinese banquet.

If you prefer “soft” puddings (think chocolate pudding cups), then you might want to adjust the amount of gelatin accordingly and serve the pudding in a cup.

Top with evaporated milk for extra goodness

It’s very common for restaurants to serve their mango pudding with a splash of evaporated milk on top, which adds a nice milky finish to the dessert. This is of course optional, but if you want to add a little extra decadence to your pudding, then this is the way to do it.

If you don’t have evaporated milk, some (sweetened) condensed milk would also be a great addition, although we’d recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the pudding if you go this route, otherwise the end result may be too sweet.

Ingredients for Our Chinese Mango Pudding Recipe

• 24g gelatin
• 150g sugar
• 400ml water
• 1 can (850mL) mango pulp
• OPTIONAL: 3 tbsp vanilla ice cream
• OPTIONAL: 3 tbsp chopped fresh mango
• OPTIONAL: Evaporated milk for topping

Step by Step Instructions for Our Chinese Mango Pudding Recipe

This tasty Chinese dessert is super simple to prepare in advance if you’re looking for a refreshing treat to end your meal. Here are the step by step instructions!

In a small bowl, mix together your gelatin powder and sugar.

Add your gelatin/sugar mixture into cold water, then heat this mixture in a pot until hot (but not boiling).

Add your can of mango pulp, and stir, until thoroughly incorporated.

Turn your heat off, and set the pot aside.

If desired, add some vanilla ice cream and add fresh mango into the mixture, and stir until well incorporated.

Pour into cups or molds (if serving individually), or alternatively a large glass tray if you plan to serve it in cubes or slices.

Leave to chill in the fridge for 3-4 hours, or until fully set.

Now (if you used a large tray), it’s time to slice! Simply use a sharp knife to cut your pudding up into cubes or neat diamonds, and put it on a plate to serve.

… Then enjoy!

We Hope You Enjoy Our Chinese Mango Pudding Recipe!

Let us know in the comments if you have any questions, or be sure to let us know if you’ve tested the recipe out. We’re always looking to improve our recipes and make sure they taste great for everyone.