This No-bake Mango pie one of my husband’s favorite “postres”. It is a typical dessert from Ciudad Mante, in the Northern State of Tamaulipas. If you drive south from Ciudad Victoria, the state’s capital, Ciudad Mante is located in a tropical strip which provides the ideal climate to grow mango trees. Locals farmers sell mango pie, mango ice cream, mango juice and mango preserves to travelers who stop for a short break to enjoy these delicious mango-made products along the road.
No-Bake Mango Pie Recipe
This recipe has been adapted from the magazine, “Mexico Desconocido, in their edition Spring 2004/ Tamaulipas”.
The mangoes we use in México for this dessert are “Manila Mangos”, which are a medium-size sweet mango. Manila Mango is hard to find in this area, and more so in the winter time. I had found “Ataulfo Mango” in the summer months at the local Asian markets where they are sold by the case.
To make this pie I used canned mangos, not my favorite thing to do. I was hoping the mangos will be manila mangos as it shows in the picture on the label of the can, but to my disappointment, they were not. Anyway, it turned out really good and very easy to do.
How to Make No-Bake Mango Pie Recipe
- If you use canned mangos, used the liquid from the can instead of the water to soften the gelatin. (Please check the ingredients list below)
- Soften the gelatin in the cold water or liquid from the canned mangos for at least 2 minutes.
Then place in the microwave on High (100%) for 30 - 40 seconds; stir once until the gelatin has completely dissolved. Set aside.
- 2 minutes in cold liquid. After 35 seconds in Microwave.
- Place the mango pulp and condensed milk in a blender. Puree until smooth.
- Now, pour the gelatin into the mango mixture. I used a small strainer in case there were any lumps left in the gelatin. Beat until creamy smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Immediately pour into pie crust. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
- Garnish with fresh mangos slices or whipped cream before serving. Use a paring knife to remove the skin from the mangoes. Cut the mango into thin slices and discard the pit.
Did you like the recipe? Please let me know in the comments section, do you have questions, or share the link with your friends. I hope you have an incredible time cooking!
Provecho!
Mely, the cook at Mexico in my Kitchen!
More recipes:
Mango Agua Fresca
Mango Mousse Recipe
No-Bake Mango Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Graham cracker crust
- 2 cups of mango pulp from fresh mangos or One Can of sliced Mango Chunks .
- 2 Knox gelatin envelopes
- ¾ cup of water
- ¾ cup condensed milk
Instructions
- If you use canned mangos, used the liquid from the can instead of the water to soften the gelatin.
- Soften the gelatin in the cold water or liquid from the canned mangos for at least 2 minutes.
- Then place in the microwave on High (100%) for 30 – 40 seconds; stir once until the gelatin has completely dissolved. Set aside.
- 2 minutes in cold liquid. After 35 seconds in Microwave.
- Place the mango pulp and condensed milk in a blender. Puree until smooth.
- Now, pour the gelatin into the mango mixture. I used a small strainer in case there were any lumps left in the gelatin. Beat until creamy smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Immediately pour into pie crust. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
- Garnish with fresh mangos slices or whipped cream before serving. Use a paring knife to remove the skin from the mangoes. Cut the mango into thin slices and discard the pit.
Jenna
So excited to try this! Do frozen mangos work for this?
Mely Martínez
Hello Jenna,
Yes, frozen mangos work for this recipe too.
Andrew Valdez
I have family in Ciudad Mante from my father's side and every time I go for the holidays or summer vacation, it is the one thing I always eat at my aunt's house before I leave and makes a whole pie for my trip back to Georgia, which is never easy for a pie in a cooler traveling over 1,400 miles. However, I never asked her for the recipe and now that I have this saved on my computer, I can make mango pies for my friends and family here in the United States.
mmartinez
Hola Andrew,
I hope you enjoy it as much as the one sold in Cd. Mante. Saludos!
Kari
I tried this postre as I had it when I was a child; my grandma was so kind to make it for us. It’s a little piece of a home I left too young; this pie me conecta con Cd Mante and my abuelita. Now it’s my Holliday/special occasion tradition and my family loves it. ¡Gracias Mely!
mmartinez
Hello Kari,
So good to know you are enjoying the pie. Saludos!
Marci White
I am soexcited to find this recipe! I went to Ciudad Mante several years ago with my church group and have been craving this pie ever since! I had no idea it was "famous" and never imagined I could find the recipe. I'm buying mangoes right now to try and recreate it!
mmartinez
Hello Merci,
I hope you make it and brings you good memories.
Sevillaaa
I have made this a few times with a different crust since I don't like the crackers or cookies and also using agar agar because I don't use grenetina at all.
BZ
Hello!
I made the pie again and this time I was able to use the Ataulfo variety and it made a huge difference all around, in texture, flavor, color, and firmness! Very happy with the results. We don’t get Ataulfos here til mid April but it is definitely worth the wait!
ZB
Hello
This is my favorite pie and I was so excited to find the authentic recipe here as it has been a while since I traveled to Cd. Mante! Thank you 🙂
The several times I have made it turned out great and oh so tasty, however it doesn’t seem as firm as what I remember getting at La Morita. Do you think an extra packet of gelatin would firm it up a bit?
ZB
PS Love your blog! I have been reading it and using your recipes for several years now.
mmartinez
Hello BZ,
Yes, if you want it a little bit solid add another package of gelatine.
Vero Martinez
Que padre! Si sabe parecido? Solo le falta la cremita arriba, lo intantare.
Kevin
Mely, thank you for sharing this recipe. I made my first two this afternoon for a birthday party this evening. Everyone loved the pies. I have already had requests to make it for some upcoming events.
Karla
Soy de Cd Mante y me emocionó leer los comentarios de mi bella ciudad y de los recuerdos que les trae el riquísimo Pay de Mango...que por cierto me dispongo a elaborar.
Saludos
Mely
Hola Karla,
Espero disfrutes el pay. Saludos a donde quiere que re encuentres.
Mely
Esperanza
gracias mely por lareseta la preparare manana y se que les traera recuerdos a mi familia de esa hermosa ciudad que mi mante querido, lo extrano ya tengo 11 anos por missippi,y si puedes pon la reseta de los tacos rojos .saludos dede missippi:)
Mely
Hola Esperanza,
Espero y les guste la receta, y sobre los tacos rojos voy a tratar de recrearlos.
Saludos,
Mely
Melinda Phillips
I really love this recipe. We have wonderfully sweet Irwin mangoes from the tree in our yard. This recipe is super easy and delicious.