Mango Jello Bites Recipe — When mangoes start showing up in grocery stores that’s when I know summer has officially arrived. And this mango jello bites recipe is just right!
When watermelon and mangoes start showing up in grocery stores, that’s when I know summer has officially arrived.
Though summer doesn’t really start until August here in San Francisco, we’re occasionally blasted with sweltering weekends where I’m sitting and sweating in my 4th floor apartment.
It’s times like these when I don’t want to move, eat, or do anything unless it’s cold and easy to eat. Thus, inspiration for these mango jelly bites!
It’s also riff off of one of my favorite traditional Chinese desserts — creamy mango pudding. But these jello bites are a little easier to make…
Ingredients Needed To Make Mango Jello Bites
- Unflavored gelatin — One packet makes about four 1/2 cup servings.
- Mango nectar
- Sweetened shredded coconut — To garnish
How To Use Gelatin
This recipe calls for unflavored gelatin packets.
However, gelatin can also be purchased by the jar or container. If you are not using packets, you’ll need 1/4 ounce of gelatin powder or 2 1/4 – 2 1/2 ounces.
Homemade Jello | How To Make Mango Jello Bites
1 — In a shallow container, pour out 2/3rds of the mango nectar can.
2 — Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin on top. Let sit for a minute.
3 — Meanwhile, pour the remaining mango nectar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
4– Add the boiled mango juice to the cold mango juice. Whisk, making sure all the powder is dissolved.
5 — Refrigerate the mixture for about 4 hours, or until the jello is solid. Overnight is best.
6 — Cut into little cubes.
7 — Top with shredded coconut.
How To Chill Jello Faster
When serving jello, you’ll want your jello to be solid. It takes about four hours of chill time in the refrigerator to achieve this state. Overnight is best.
However, you can get jello to set faster by chilling the container before you pour in your mixture. You can also stir the gelatin mixture constantly in a metal bowl over an ice bath until it begins to set.
More Easy Mango Recipes
Mango is one of my favorite tropical fruits. For more mango recipes, here are some from our archives —
Mango Jello Bites
Mango Jello Bites Recipe
Equipment
- Shallow container
- Small sauce pan
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 pack unflavored gelatin
- 1 can mango nectar
- Sweetened shredded coconut
Nutrition
Instructions
- In a shallow container, pour out 2/3rds of the mango nectar.
- Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin on top. Let sit for a minute.
- Meanwhile, bring the rest of the mango nectar to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Add the boiled juice to the cold juice and whisk, making sure all the powder is dissolved.
- Refrigerate for about 4 hours, or until the jello is solid.
- Cut into little cubes.
- Top with shredded coconut.
What size can is the mango nectar that you used?? Like how many ounces?
yum! I think mango is my favourite summer fruit too, and also melon, blueberries, and strawberries!
This is insanely good!!!! how i’ve never thought of it!!
haha, right?!