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    Home » Recipes » Frozen Desserts

    Blackberry and Mango Gelato Recipes

    Published: Apr 17, 2012 · Modified: Mar 4, 2023 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    When the weather starts getting warmer that means its time for frozen treats. And my blackberry and mango gelato are a delicious way to beat the heat.

    bowls of blackberry gelato and mango gelato on a wicker mat

    I had some beautiful blackberries on hand and a couple of mangoes that were on the verge of being overripe, just perfect for gelato.

    It’s amazing how much more flavor these gelato’s have than standard ice creams, and I believe it has to do with the fact that you’re not using very much cream or in the case of these two gelato’s none at all. While cream does do some wonderful things to ice cream, it does tend to tone down the flavors, the creamy sweetness of the ice cream is the star. With gelato, since you’re not adding in cream the natural flavors become more prominent.

    And while not as creamy as ice cream it still has a wonderful texture and mouthfeel, and the flavors are incredible! The other difference with Gelato vs Ice Cream is the amount of air whipped into the mix, gelato is denser and therefore contains more flavor. So my vote goes to Gelato!

    clear glass bowl of mango gelato

    I think one of the things I enjoyed most about eating Gelato’s in Italy was how they would let you put up to five flavors in your selection, so you got to taste some really interesting flavors, with each Gelateria having their own signature flavors. The sky’s the limit where gelato is concerned, so be creative! And this mango gelato was ah-mazing!

    clear bowl fo blackberry gelato

    If you love Gelato you might also like these recipes:

    • Strawberry Gelato Recipe
    • Strawberry Ricotta Gelato
    • Meyer Lemon Gelato
    • Eggnog and Cranberry Gelato Recipes

    If you’ve tried my Gelato recipe or any other recipe on askchefdennis.com please don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know where you found it in the comments below, I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME  on Instagram @chefdenniseats and @chefdennistravels,  Twitter and Facebook.

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    Table of Contents:

    • Mango and Blackberry Gelato
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Notes
      • Nutrition

    Mango and Blackberry Gelato

    With summertime just around the corner, it’s time to start making gelato! Blackberry gelato and mango gelato made with milk instead of cream will make a convert out of you right away! The flavors are incredible!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 204kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ cups fresh Blackberries or 2 cups Mango
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 cup Milk*
    • juice of half a lime
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    Instructions

    • Rinse the blackberries in cold water or (peel and cut up mango into pieces)
    • Place the fruit, lime juice and the sugar in a food processor and process until liquified.
    • Add 1 cup of the milk and run the food processor until the mixture is smooth.
    • Mix the remainder of Milk and fruit mixture in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
    • Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze following the manufacturer’s instructions.

    Notes

    *Blackberries are not as dense as strawberries so I increased the fruit by ½ cup.
    *if you would like a creamier gelato replace ½ cup of milk with heavy cream

    Nutrition

    Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 12.6mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    1. Tamera

      July 29, 2021 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      The blackberry gelato – Outstanding! My new favorite gelato recipe, surpassing the meyer lemon gelato which held that title for 2+ years.

      Lovely blackberry flavor and gorgeous color. The next time I make it (and there WILL be a next time), I think I may strain the mixture to remove some of the seeds. While they were in small pieces after I pureed them, they were noticeable.

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    2. Sonia

      June 08, 2015 at 4:19 pm

      Chef Dennis, it’s mango season here in South Florida so this gelato recipe was exactly what I was looking for. The mangos were very sweet so I only used half the sugar. It came out perfect. I’m going to try your peach gelato recipe next. Thanks!

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      • Chef Dennis Littley

        June 08, 2015 at 5:00 pm

        it really is a great recipe for showcasing fresh fruit flavors Sonia, happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe!

        Reply
    3. Mercedes

      July 03, 2013 at 2:07 pm

      Oh my gosh, we just made this mango recipe this morning (my son and I) and it is unbelievable! We used 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream and the rest whole milk (leftovers from a chocolate ice cream recipe). It is delicious! It has been in the freezer a few hours, but everyone keeps opening it to take some out. Has a frozen yogurt taste and feel. If there is any left, perhaps it will freeze up more. But it is great like this.

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      • Chef Dennis

        July 03, 2013 at 5:01 pm

        so happy to hear that you enjoyed the mango gelato, it is so flavorful! the recipe works well with lots of other fruit

        Reply
    4. Brian @ A Thought For Food

      April 22, 2012 at 12:58 pm

      I love these gelato flavors! Shame the temp is going down 20+ degrees. What is going on with this crazy weather?!?!

      Reply
    5. Carolyn

      April 20, 2012 at 1:08 pm

      Oh my, both of those look phenomenal and perfect for this crazy weather!

      Reply
    6. Jen

      April 19, 2012 at 10:00 pm

      It’s been a crazy winter here in Georgia as well, but it’s finally hot. And just getting hotter!

      Reply
    7. Megan @ Pip and Ebby

      April 19, 2012 at 1:11 pm

      Our temps have been all over the place, too! Winter, spring, summer…which season is it? 🙂 The gelatos look incredible. They make me think of a hot hot summer day. Maybe tomorrow?!

      Reply
    8. Melissa@EyesBigger

      April 19, 2012 at 11:42 am

      These are my two favourite gelato flavours! (blueberry is #3). Mango is just made for gelato – perfect tart/sweet. Yum. Now I need to have gelato. lol

      Reply
    9. Emily @Cleanliness

      April 19, 2012 at 11:24 am

      What great gelato recipes!

      Reply
      • Chef D

        April 19, 2012 at 11:30 am

        thanks Emily!

        Reply
    10. RavieNomNoms

      April 19, 2012 at 9:32 am

      Gorgeous Chef! I love gelato! I love it’s texture vs. ice cream. Yours looks fantastic!

      Reply
    11. FreeSpiritEater

      April 19, 2012 at 8:06 am

      5 stars
      Blackberry and mango gelato is exactly what I crave every summer. Bookmarked this recipe for future Summer references. <3 Have a lovely day Chef!

      Reply
    12. Laura

      April 18, 2012 at 11:47 pm

      These look beautiful. I’m trying to limit my desserts to 1 tablespoon or less of sugar per serving, so I’d like to try this with half the sugar. I know I’d need something to keep the mix from freezing too hard. Have you ever made a reduced carb version for carb-sensitive friends?

      Reply
      • Chef D

        April 19, 2012 at 4:47 am

        hi Laura

        sadly I have not tried carb reduced versions, and unfortunately I would not know where to begin to tell you to make adjustments, but my friend Carolyn at http://www.alldayidreamaboutfood.com/ does pretty much everything low carb, she is a genius at converting regular recipes, if you have a chance check with her, just let her I recommended her!
        Dennis

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    13. Celeste

      April 18, 2012 at 7:04 pm

      Is there a way to make the gelato without an ice cream maker? I’ve never attempted to make ice cream or gelato and not sure if I want to purchase one since I try not to divulge that often! 🙂

      Reply
      • Chef D

        April 18, 2012 at 7:22 pm

        you can just freeze it normally in your freezer, and take it out every so often as its freezing to mix it up, it will still have great taste, just not quite the right consistency.

        Reply
    14. mangiabella

      April 18, 2012 at 3:13 pm

      i have never EVER had gelato…..i know, right?! i think that could very well be the “unpardonable sin”….it really is on my “foodie bucket list” of things to try…..promise! u rock chef d

      Reply
    15. Suzi

      April 18, 2012 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yeah, these look refreshing and it IS getting hot here in FL, already have the air on. I want to try making this with coconut milk. I’ve got a couple of mangos hanging around ready to go. Your photos are truly tempting. Hope you are doing well, Chef.

      Reply
    16. Jackie @ Domestic Fits

      April 18, 2012 at 1:36 pm

      I can’t get enough homemade gelato. Anyone who travels to Europe just gets ruined for anything else, it’s so common over there. I love this recipe, I’ll be trying it for sure.

      Reply
    17. Dionne Baldwin

      April 18, 2012 at 12:24 pm

      5 stars
      You are inspiring me to try new things! I’d love to make sorbets for my own sake since I can’t have milk and I bet the kids would love gelato! Thanks for this, my dear friend.

      Reply
      • Chef D

        April 18, 2012 at 12:58 pm

        Thanks Dionne! sorbets would work beautifully with fruit and just water instead of milk. Can you have any of the non dairy milks such as rice or coconut milk? they would work as well

        Reply
    18. EA-The Spicy RD

      April 18, 2012 at 11:12 am

      I haven’t tried making gelato yet in my ice cream maker, but these look so delicious and refreshing that I’m going to have to attempt it soon!

      Reply
    19. Emily @ Life on Food

      April 18, 2012 at 10:11 am

      My vote always goes to gelato too. I am excited for the warm weather but that always puts a damper on my baking.

      Reply
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