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    Home » Recipes » Desserts (No Bake) » Mangoes Diablo {Mangoes Flambéed in Tequila}

    LAST UPDATED: July 20, 2018 • FIRST PUBLISHED: January 31, 2016 By Toni Dash 19 Comments

    Mangoes Diablo {Mangoes Flambéed in Tequila}

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    Flambéed desserts make for an exciting end to any meal, and flambéed Mangoes Diablo is a perfect choice! Sweet, juicy mango slices are flambéed in tequila and served over ice cream creating a spectacle to dazzle all diners. This step-by-step recipe includes instructions on how to flambe.

    overhead photo of Mangoes Diablo (mangos flambéed in tequila) over Vanilla Ice Cream

    It’s winter. It’s cold. Sitting by the fire is a favorite pastime. Why not eat food on fire too? Well not literally WHILE it’s on fire. Making a flambé dessert does not only have to be reserved for old school table-side service at fancy restaurant outings. It’s not difficult to do at home though should be done with full attention; not while chasing kids, talking on the phone, texting or anything distracting you from the task at hand.

    Flambéed Desserts

    Last year about this time I was asked to prepare a traditional Southern dish for the roll out of a TV show about southern cooking. I made a Classic Bananas Foster.  If you have not had the pleasure of trying Banana Foster is it bananas cooked in butter, brown sugar, banana liqueur and rum, flambéed at the end. It is served on vanilla ice cream and is dreamy.

    If you love a dessert classic, Cherries Jubilee is another easy, delicious flambeed dessert great for any season.

    flambéed mangoes served over vanilla ice cream, served in a silver bowl

    I was researching the history of the dish and ran into Mangoes Diablo, a similar flambéed dessert made with mangoes and tequila. After and eyebrow raising ‘oooo’ it was deposited on my ‘blog dishes to make in the future’ list and forgotten about. Perhaps prompted by the constantly low temperatures lately, it sprang to mind and seemed like the perfect time to make it.

    2 ripe mangos

    When making the announcement I’d be preparing it, my husband’s first question was ‘is it actually mango season?’  Great question. Most of the mangoes sold in the U.S. are from Mexico, Haiti, Guatemala, Brazil, Peru and Ecuador. There are six main varieties of mangoes, each having a different season. Between the growing regions and mango varieties, some type of mango (if not multiple types) is available all year round. So guess that means for preparing this recipe, it’s always mango season!

    The dish is simple and I think sort of elegant. Slices of mangoes are sautéed in butter and brown sugar, with Citronage (an orange liqueur which is a distilled in Mexico) and lime juice, to finally be lit on fire with some tequila. I serve it over vanilla ice cream which I pre-freeze into balls beforehand to slow the melting of the ice cream when piled with hot mangoes.

    bowl of flambéed mangoes served over vanilla ice cream - Mangoes Diablo

    A tricky thing I’ve found about flambéing is that the flame is very light or colorless; not the raging fire you see in restaurants. It’s important to clear the area around the pan from things that could catch fire and allow the flame to fully die down. It only flames for a few minutes but allow it time so you don’t accidentally stick your hand in the flame!

    Flambeeing Mangos in a skillet for Mangoes Diablo

    Mangoes Diablo is a unique dessert with a tropical flavor you’ll love. It can be served individually or from a main dish as shown in the photos. Whichever way you serve it will make a meal special and out of the ordinary. And of course delicious.

    If you want to try a savory mango recipe I suggest Instant Pot Mango Chicken!

    How to Make Flambéed Mangos

    To make any flambeed dessert, be sure to use extra long fireplace matches or a grill lighter.

    overhead photo of Mangoes Diablo (mangos flambéed in tequila) over Vanilla Ice Cream

    Mangoes Diablo {Mangos Flambéed in Tequila}

    Mangoes flambeed in tequila are easy to make and exciting to watch! A perfect dessert when served on ice cream.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 2478kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 pint Vanilla Ice Cream
    • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
    • ¾ cups Light Brown Sugar
    • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
    • 3 tablespoons Citronage (or alternative orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier)
    • 3 large Mangos , ripe but still firm enough to peel and slice; peeled and cut into ¼-inch thick strips
    • ¼ cup White (Blanco) Tequila
    • Ground Cinnamon

    Instructions

    • The day prior to serving the dessert: line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop ice cream into balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet leaving room in between each ice cream ball. Place in the freezer overnight to fully freeze them.
    • In a large, heavy skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat to melt. Add the sugar and stir to fully combine and allow the sugar to begin to dissolve.
    • Lower the heat slightly and carefully pour the lime juice and Citronage into the pan and begin stirring immediately to incorporate. Continue to stir until the sugar is fully melted; 1-2 minutes.
    • Add the mangos, stir to fully coat and allow to cook until the mangoes soften slightly; 3-5 minutes. Stir periodically.
    • Carefully pour the tequila into the skillet, turn the heat back to medium-high and light the liquid toward the outside of the pan (by an edge) with a fireplace match or grill lighter (something long). The skillet will flambé however the fire may be almost invisible. Allow the fire to burn out; 2-3 minutes.
    • Assemble the ice cream balls either in a central serving bowl or platter, or in individual bowls. Using a slotted spoon, add the mangoes on top of the ice cream, drizzle with some of the sauce from the skillet and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 2478kcal | Carbohydrates: 363g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 99g | Saturated Fat: 61g | Cholesterol: 328mg | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 2091mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 343g | Vitamin A: 8745IU | Vitamin C: 187.5mg | Calcium: 811mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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    photo collage of Mangoes Diablo {mangoes flambeed in tequila} dessert over Vanilla Ice Cream

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Jacqui says

      February 04, 2016 at 9:12 am

      I just tried this – six stars out of five. I flambeed with Jamaican rum and home-made liqueur (tropical fruits steeped in gin). It was served with vanilla crepes and home-made local banana ice cream – rum and raisin flavour. But by far and away the best bit was the mangoes! Stunning. Thank you for the inspiration.

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      • Toni Dash says

        February 04, 2016 at 9:35 am

        Now I’m starving for a bite Jacqui! You can’t beat 6 stars out of 5; so glad you loved it. Thanks so much for leaving your comment. I always love knowing when people make the recipes!

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    2. Tracey says

      February 02, 2016 at 5:10 pm

      Mangoes are my favourite. I have never heard of this dessert but am so going to give it a try!

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    3. Rosey says

      February 02, 2016 at 4:59 pm

      What a great way to make the magoes. I bet this would be a hit!

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    4. Ora Lee Gurr says

      February 02, 2016 at 12:18 pm

      5 stars
      This is definitely a wonderful way to make a special dessert topping at home. I always look for hints on tasty ways to prepare mangoes, since they’re always in season. The flambé looks like a great option.

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    5. Kiwi says

      February 02, 2016 at 1:10 am

      My mom would love this! She is obsessed with mangos and even with the tequila she would love it!

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    6. Crystal says

      February 01, 2016 at 11:43 pm

      Mango is one of my favorite fruit flavors, but I just don’t have them enough. I could go for something sweet right about now.

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