I set out to make something more like a sherbet, a mango lassi ice. I calculated the amount of sweetening needed for the right texture and flavor in a blend of buttermilk and mango. As a general rule, the sugar in fruit ice should be 15 to 20 percent of the weight of the fruit. This time, I used honey instead of sugar. The result is a creamy, tangy sherbet.

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups/425 grams diced mango (2 large mangos)
  • 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons/55 grams fresh lime juice (about 1 1/2 limes)
  • 2 tablespoons/50 grams corn syrup
  • 5 tablespoons/100 grams honey
  • 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (5 servings)

      179 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 42 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 40 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 3 milligrams cholesterol; 171 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

1 quart, serving 5 to 6

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and purée until completely smooth. Transfer to a bowl or container and chill overnight in refrigerator.
  2. (Chill a 1-quart container in the freezer while you spin the ice.) Remove bowl from refrigerator and blend the mango purée again for 1 to 2 minutes in a blender or with an immersion blender. Add to ice cream maker and spin for about 25 minutes. Transfer to chilled container and freeze for 2 hours or longer to pack.
  3. Once frozen solid, allow to soften in refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

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