Fresh mango pudding with toasted oats is a summer dessert I end up making over and over, partly because it uses up mangoes before they turn, and partly because the contrast between the soft pudding and the crunch of the oats is so satisfying. You roast the oats first until they’re golden and fragrant, and that step is worth not skipping. Fresh mango puree goes in with butter, sugar, vanilla, and breadcrumbs, then it bakes up into something between a steamed pudding and a soft cake. It’s served warm, ideally with cream, and it gets cleaned out at a family table before anyone thinks to offer seconds.
How to Make Mango and Oat Pudding
Toasting the oats
Spread the oats out in a dry pan and toast them over medium heat, stirring every minute or so, until they’re golden and starting to smell nutty. About eight to ten minutes on the stovetop. They can also go in the microwave in three-minute bursts, which is faster but watch them closely. Either way, don’t rush it; raw oats in a baked pudding have a flat, papery texture.
Getting the mango puree right
You need a full cup of puree, so start with two large ripe mangoes. Alphonso mangoes have the best flavor for this if they’re in season, but any sweet variety works. Blend until smooth, no fibrous bits. Strain it if yours is particularly stringy. 
The breadcrumbs
Use fresh white bread with the crusts removed, pulsed in a food processor to fine crumbs. Stale bread works fine too. Breadcrumbs give the pudding its body, so measure them accurately; too few and the center stays wet, too many and it turns dense.
Mango and Oat Pudding
- Total Time: 19 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Creamy mango pudding with crunchy oats, a simple yet satisfying dessert. Perfect for a warm evening or a quick treat.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp (50 g) Butter
- 1/2 cup (75 g) Castor sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla essence
- 1 cups (237 ml) Fresh mango puree
- 1 cups (237 ml) Oats
- 1 cups (237 ml) Fresh bread crumbs
- 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- Mint leaf
- chopped almonds
Instructions
- Spread oats in a single even layer in a pan and roast until crisp, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, spread and roast in the microwave for 3 minutes on a microwave-safe plate.
- Wash, peel, chop mangoes, and blend to make 1 cup of puree. Remove bread crusts and powder to make 1 cup of crumbs.
- Grease an 8-inch microwave-safe dish.
- Beat butter with sugar using a hand whisk until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and beat again.
- Add mango puree and mix well. Add roasted oats and mix well.
- Sprinkle in baking powder and mix well. Add breadcrumbs and beat to mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle brown sugar on top.
- Microwave uncovered at 80% power for 4 minutes. The mixture should appear set when done. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- Garnish and serve hot or cold with vanilla ice cream and mango sauce.
Notes
- For a smoother pudding, strain the mango puree before adding it to the butter mixture.
- If you don’t have castor sugar, granulated sugar can be used as a substitute.
- To make ahead, prepare the pudding up to the microwaving stage and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before microwaving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 20
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bake this in a regular oven instead of the microwave?
Yes. Bake at 350F for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly golden. The texture will be slightly firmer than the microwave version.
What kind of oats should I use?
Rolled oats work best here. They hold their texture after roasting and mixing. Instant oats will break down too much and make the pudding mushy.
Can I use canned mango puree instead of fresh?
Canned puree works in a pinch, but check the sugar content first. Fresh mango puree has a brighter flavor and lets you control the sweetness better.
