Description
Tropical skewers with ripe mango, creamy mascarpone, and a hint of lime and honey, drizzled with a sunset glaze. Perfect for summer entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut, toasted
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- For the sunset glaze:
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- 1. In a small bowl, whisk together mascarpone, honey, lime juice, and lime zest until smooth. Set aside.
- 2. In another bowl, prepare the sunset glaze: whisk orange juice, honey, lime juice, ginger, and cayenne. Set aside.
- 3. Thread mango cubes onto skewers, leaving a small gap at the top.
- 4. Grill skewers over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes, turning once, until mango is slightly charred and caramelized.
- 5. Remove from grill. Drizzle each skewer with the mascarpone mixture, then top with a drizzle of sunset glaze and a sprinkle of toasted coconut.
- 6. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, skip the rum suggested in some variations. You can also add a splash of dark rum to the glaze for an adult twist. If you don’t have a grill, broil the skewers in the oven for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Protein: 4 g