Easy Mango & Strawberry Sago with Coconut Jellies Dessert

Name: Easy Mango & Strawberry Sago with Coconut Jellies Dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Ingredients: 2 pieces Mangoes (diced); 2 cups Strawberries (sliced); 3/4 cup Sago (small tapioca pearls) (small pearls are recommended for quicker cooking); 1 teaspoon Ube Extract (optional, for coloring); 1 jar Nata de Coco (coconut jellies) (drained); 1 can Coconut Milk; 1 cup Half & Half (or whole milk); 1/2 can Condensed Milk (or more, to taste)

This delightful dessert features a refreshing combination of sweet mangoes, juicy strawberries, and chewy sago pearls, all swimming in a creamy coconut milk and condensed milk blend, enhanced with tender coconut jellies. Perfect for a light and fruity treat!

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Delicious Sago Dessert Ready to Serve

Recipe Information

20m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Southeast Asian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

400

Calories

Protein

60g

Carbs

20g

Fat

Mixed Mango and Strawberry Sago

Ingredients

Mangoes
(diced)
2 pieces
Strawberries
(sliced)
2 cups

Sago (small tapioca pearls)
(small pearls are recommended for quicker cooking)
3 cup
Ube Extract
(optional, for coloring)
1 teaspoon
Nata de Coco (coconut jellies)
(drained)
1 jar
Coconut Milk
1 can
Half & Half
(or whole milk)
1 cup

Condensed Milk
(or more, to taste)
1 can

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Creamy Coconut Base with Fruits

Instructions

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1
Boil the sago (small tapioca pearls) in water until cooked through and translucent, following package instructions. Drain well and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
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Boil the sago (small tapioca pearls) in water until cooked through and translucent, following package instructions. Drain well and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
15m
Using small sago pearls significantly reduces cooking time to about 10-15 minutes, unlike larger pearls which can take an hour.
2
Peel and dice the mangoes into small, even cubes. Slice the strawberries. Drain the Nata de Coco jellies.
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Peel and dice the mangoes into small, even cubes. Slice the strawberries. Drain the Nata de Coco jellies.
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Ensure fruits are perfectly ripe for maximum sweetness and flavor in your dessert.

3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut milk, half & half, and condensed milk. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well integrated. If desired, add ube extract for a subtle purple color and unique flavor.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut milk, half & half, and condensed milk. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well integrated. If desired, add ube extract for a subtle purple color and unique flavor.
3m
Taste the mixture and adjust the amount of condensed milk to achieve your preferred level of sweetness.
4
Add the cooked and cooled sago pearls, diced mango, sliced strawberries, and drained Nata de Coco to the creamy coconut mixture. Gently fold all ingredients together until evenly distributed.
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Add the cooked and cooled sago pearls, diced mango, sliced strawberries, and drained Nata de Coco to the creamy coconut mixture. Gently fold all ingredients together until evenly distributed.
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Be gentle when mixing to avoid crushing the fruits and sago pearls.
5
Cover the dessert and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours before serving. Chilling allows the flavors to fully meld and the dessert to become deliciously refreshing. Serve cold.
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Cover the dessert and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours before serving. Chilling allows the flavors to fully meld and the dessert to become deliciously refreshing. Serve cold.
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For an extra touch, garnish individual servings with a few fresh fruit slices or a sprig of mint.