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27 JULY 2020

Vegan mango and raspberry ice cream

By Verena Frei

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Last updated 12 July 2026

Prep
20 min
Total
20 min
Servings
4 servings

Hello lovelies, summer without ice cream, is that even possible? Or rather, what sense does it make?! So today I have 2 new recipes for you: vegan mango and raspberry ice cream. Both are made super quickly, preferably with fresh fruits of course! The two types of ice cream are very creamy and you can prepare them with or without an ice cream machine. I will also tell you the secret of how you can get vegan ice cream extra creamy.

If you can't get enough mango, blend up my high-protein mango pineapple smoothie too – just as creamy, and filling enough for breakfast.

If you love quick frozen desserts, try my frozen yoghurt bark clusters with berries too – no ice-cream maker needed, just freeze and snap.

  • Sunflower bouquet in a jug with raspberries alongside, recipe photo
  • Vegan mango raspberry ice cream in a bowl and waffle cones, served

I made the raspberry ice cream with fresh raspberries from the garden (unfortunately not my own) and that's why it's particularly aromatic and delicious. Also with the mangos you should make sure that they are as ripe as possible, so that the ice cream is really tasty. Apart from that you don't need a lot of ingredients.

Vegan mango raspberry ice cream in a bowl by sunflowers, close-up

Recipe

And now here is the recipe for vegan mango and raspberry ice cream:

Mango raspberry ice cream in cones laid in a bowl with raspberries

You may have asked yourself in the recipe what xanthan is. THAT is the "secret" ingredient that makes your ice cream extra creamy. I also spent a lot of time looking at how to get a good result until I read about xanthan. Here is the explanation from Wikipedia:

Xanthan* (rarely xantane) is a naturally occurring polysaccharide. It is obtained from sugar-containing substrates with the help of bacteria of the genus Xanthomonas and is used as a food additive with the E number E 415 as a thickening and gelling agent. Xanthan is approved for organic food.*

So it’s a natural substance that helps thicken the ice cream mass and thereby makes it creamier. You can purchase it online and you only need very little, so it's totally worth buying, it makes a big difference.

  • Mango raspberry ice cream scoops with raspberries from above, close-up
  • Vegan mango raspberry ice cream with mango puree and cones, ingredients

Another ingredient that is required to make ice cream extra creamy is fat, it just can't be avoided. Because without the addition of fat (in the form of cream, oil or even nuts/nut butter), it simply remains a sorbet. Which is of course delicious, but sometimes you feel like eating creamy ice cream.

Mango raspberry ice cream scoops in a pale bowl with mint, from above

Be sure to give it a try, the ice cream is so yummy and the kids and all their friends liked it so far. If you have caught the ice cream bug, try my creamy orange coconut ice cream, the easy banana nicecream 3 ways with no machine needed, or these little vegan strawberry coconut ice chocolates for hot summer days. What are your favorite flavors?

Raspberries are delicate and they will not wait for you. My guide to storing berries shows you how to keep them fresh, and how to freeze them properly.

Yours, Verena

TIPS

Verena's notes

Tip from my kitchen: use the ripest, most aromatic fruit you can find – it makes the biggest difference to the flavour. The pinch of xanthan gum is my secret for creamy ice cream, as it stops hard ice crystals from forming. In the freezer it keeps for 1–2 weeks; take it out about 10 minutes before serving so it softens enough to scoop again.

Vegan mango and raspberry ice cream

Vegan mango and raspberry ice cream

How to make vegan ice cream at home: creamy mango and raspberry ice cream with just a few ingredients, with or without a machine – plus my creaminess secret.

  • Course:Dessert
  • Prep:20 min
  • Servings:4 servings
Vegan

EQUIPMENT

  • Ice cream machine (optional)

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Puree raspberries or mangos, sieve the raspberries if you don’t want the seeds
  2. Add all ingredients (except xanthan) into a mixer and blend into a smooth mixture – sprinkle in the xanthan in the end
  3. Either put it into an ice cream machine (raspberry and mango separately) and mix according to the manual
  4. Alternatively put it into a freezer safe dish and freeze it, stir regularly to avoid too many ice crystals
Calories
230 kcal
GOOD TO KNOW

Frequently asked questions

  • No. An ice cream machine makes it extra creamy, but you can just as easily pour the mixture into a freezer safe container and freeze it. Stir it firmly every 30–45 minutes so no large ice crystals form.

  • Two things make the difference: a little fat (here vegan cream) and a pinch of xanthan gum. Xanthan binds the mixture and stops the ice cream from turning hard and icy. Without fat it stays a sorbet.

  • Ripe, aromatic fruit works best – here mango and raspberries. The riper and sweeter the fruit, the more intense the flavour. Fresh or frozen fruit both work well.

  • Stored in the freezer it keeps well for 1–2 weeks. Take it out about 10 minutes before serving so it softens enough to scoop creamy again.

  • Yes, you can swap the powdered sugar for xylitol or erythritol. Taste the mixture before freezing, as everything tastes a touch less sweet once frozen.

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