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chilled mango sago pomelo dessert

Mango Sago Pomelo Dessert

This mango sago pomelo dessert is a cold, creamy, and fruity treat made with fresh mangoes, chewy sago pearls, coconut milk, and bright pomelo. It’s refreshing, easy to make, and perfect for warm days or when you want something light and sweet.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dessert
  • 2 large ripe mangoes or about 2 cups mango puree
  • ½ cup small sago pearls
  • 1 cup coconut milk or evaporated milk
  • ¼ –⅓ cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 cup pomelo segments peeled and lightly chopped
  • ½ cup cold water or ice to thin the mixture if needed
Optional
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • Small mango cubes for garnish

Method
 

Cook the sago:
  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the sago pearls and stir so they don’t stick. Cook 8–10 minutes until mostly clear. Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let it sit for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Make the mango puree:
  1. Peel and pit the mangoes. Blend until smooth. Add a splash of water only if the blender needs help. Taste and adjust sweetness if the mango is a bit tangy.
Mix the milk base:
  1. In a large bowl, stir coconut milk with sugar until the sugar melts. Add a pinch of salt or vanilla if you want a deeper flavor.
Combine:
  1. Add the rinsed sago pearls into the milk base. Pour in the mango puree and mix gently. Add cold water or ice if you want it looser.
Add pomelo:
  1. Fold the pomelo in last so it stays chunky and fresh.
Chill:
  1. Cover the bowl and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve cold with extra mango on top.

Notes

  • If your mangoes are not sweet enough, add a little more sugar to the puree.
  • Pomelo can be replaced with grapefruit, but the flavor will be a bit sharper.
  • Coconut milk gives the dessert a richer taste. If you want it lighter, use evaporated milk or half milk and half water.
  • This dessert tastes best the same day because sago can soften too much overnight.