Mango Shake
Blend ∙ 4 min ∙
The Mango Shake blends mango purée, milk, condensed milk and pineapple into a thick non-alcoholic drink, served in a hurricane glass. Thick and frosty from crushed ice, the texture turns velvety and creamy, with a lingering sweetness and a tangy fruit finish.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Blend all ingredients with a scoop of crushed ice: Mango purée 150 mlCondensed milk 40 mlMilk 80 mlPineapple 70 g
- Pour into the glass
- Garnish with a mango slice
Tips
- Pre-chill the glass so the shake stays cold longer once poured, since blended crushed ice melts fast.
- Use ripe, well-sweetened mango purée; underripe mango needs more condensed milk to balance the pineapple's tartness.
- Blend just until smooth and thick; over-blending melts the crushed ice and thins the texture.
FAQ
How do you make a simple mango shake?
Blend mango purée, milk, condensed milk, and pineapple together with a scoop of crushed ice until smooth, then pour into a pre-chilled glass and garnish with a mango slice. The pineapple adds a light tang that cuts through the condensed milk's sweetness.
What is the difference between a mango smoothie and a mango shake?
A mango shake is built on milk and typically sweetened with condensed milk, giving it a richer, creamier body, while a mango smoothie is usually blended with yogurt, ice, or just the fruit itself and leans lighter and tangier. This recipe uses both milk and condensed milk, plus a touch of pineapple, putting it firmly on the milkshake side of that line.
What kind of milk is best in a mango shake?
Whole milk gives the creamiest, richest result, which is what this recipe pairs with condensed milk for extra body and sweetness. Lower-fat or plant-based milk works too, but the shake will taste thinner and less rich without the condensed milk's density.
Is a mango shake good for health?
It can fit into a balanced diet, since mango provides vitamin C and fiber, but this recipe is also a calorie-dense treat at around 332 kcal per serving due to the milk and condensed milk. It is vegetarian and gluten-free, but not a low-calorie choice if weight loss is the goal.