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Luscious Brazilian Mango Mousse with Guava Sauce

Name: Luscious Brazilian Mango Mousse with Guava Sauce
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 3 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and puréed; 1 cup heavy cream, chilled; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 packet unflavored gelatin, (2 1/4 tsp); 1/4 cup water, cold; 1 cup guava juice; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp lemon juice; Fresh mint leaves; Sliced mango, optional

This vibrant and creamy Brazilian mango mousse is paired with a deliciously tangy guava sauce that complements the sweetness of the mango. A perfect dessert to bring a taste of the tropics to your tab

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·By Ethan Brooks·November 16, 2025

Luscious Brazilian Mango Mousse with Guava Sauce — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

50 min

Cook

2 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Mango Mousse

For the Guava Sauce

For Decoration

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 292 kcal
Protein: 2.3 g
Carbs: 40 g
Fat: 14.9 g
Fiber: 2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1753 kcal
Protein: 14 g
Carbs: 240 g
Fat: 89.5 g
Fiber: 12 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
3 ripe mangoes peeled, pitted, and puréed	405	3	105	1.5	12
1 cup heavy cream chilled	820	5	7	88	0
1/4 cup granulated sugar	194	0	50	0	0
1 packet unflavored gelatin (2 1/4 tsp)	23	6	0	0	0
1/4 cup water cold	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup guava juice	150	0	38	0	0
2 tbsp cornstarch	60	0	14	0	0
2 tbsp sugar	96	0	25	0	0
1 tbsp lemon juice	4	0	1	0	0
Fresh mint leaves	1	0	0	0	0
Sliced mango optional	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Making the Mango Mousse

1
Bloom the Gelatin
Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a bowl and let it bloom for about 5 minutes.
2
Warm Mango Mixture
In a saucepan, warm the puréed mango on low heat and dissolve the bloomed gelatin into it. Let it cool to room temperature.
3
Whip Cream and Fold
Whip the chilled heavy cream with the sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled mango mixture.
Tip: Use a silicone spatula for gentle folding to keep the mixture airy.

Preparing the Guava Sauce

1
Make Cornstarch Slurry
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of guava juice until smooth.
2
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine the rest of the guava juice, sugar, and lemon juice, then stir in the cornstarch mixture.
3
Cook the Sauce
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Let cool completely before serving.
Tip: Keep stirring to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth consistency.

How to Make Luscious Brazilian Mango Mousse with Guava Sauce

Total time: 3 h 20 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Gelatin Activation
Allow the gelatin to bloom in cold water to facilitate even melting.
2
Mango Mixture Preparation
Gradually cool the mango mixture before combining with the cream.
3
Sauce Cooking
Stir the guava sauce constantly to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth consistency.