mango ginger ice lollies

Some recipe ideas come from childhood memories, others come from travel. This one started with a mango ginger milkshake at Nairobi Street Kitchen.

The combination immediately stood out to me. Mango and ginger aren't unusual ingredients on their own, but together they create something special: the sweetness of ripe mango balanced by the warmth and gentle bite of fresh ginger.

Across East Africa, ginger appears in drinks and desserts in ways that often differ from what many people are familiar with elsewhere. Seeing how ingredients are used differently from one country to another is one of my favorite parts of exploring food cultures.

After trying the milkshake, I couldn't stop thinking about how well those flavors would work as a frozen dessert. The creaminess of the drink already felt halfway between a milkshake and ice cream, making it a natural candidate for an ice lolly.

These Mango Ginger Ice Lollies transform that inspiration into a refreshing summer treat. Made with real mango, fresh ginger infusion, cream, and ice cream, they're fruity, creamy, and just spicy enough to keep you coming back for another bite.

Whether you're looking for a unique frozen dessert or simply want a new way to enjoy mango season, these ice lollies capture the flavor combination that inspired them in Nairobi.

Yield: 6 (1 per serving)

Author: Dontmissmyplate

A creamy mango and ginger ice lolly inspired by a memorable milkshake in Nairobi. Sweet mango, fresh ginger, cream, and ice cream come together in this refreshing frozen dessert.

Prep time: 20 MinTotal time: 20 Min

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Ingredients

2 tbsp freshly grated ginger
¼ cup water
2½ cups frozen mango chunks
1 cup vanilla ice cream
3 tbsp heavy cream (for blending and added creaminess if needed)
Juice of ½ lime
Pinch of salt
2–4 tbsp ginger infusion, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Ginger Infusion
1. Combine the grated ginger and water in a small bowl.
2. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
3. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible.
4. Discard the solids and reserve the ginger liquid.
Step 2: Blend the Ice Lolly Base
1. Add the frozen mango, vanilla ice cream, heavy cream, lime juice, salt, and 3 tablespoons of ginger infusion to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. If the mixture is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until thick but pourable.
4. Taste and add additional ginger infusion if desired. The ginger flavour should be slightly stronger than you want in the finished ice lolly, as freezing will mellow it.
Step 3: Fill the Moulds
1. Pour the mixture evenly into 6 ice lolly moulds.
2. Leave a little space at the top for expansion.
3. Insert sticks or lids.
Step 4: Freeze
1. Freeze for 6–8 hours or overnight until completely solid.
Step 5: Serve
1. Briefly run the outside of the moulds under warm water for 2–3 seconds.
2. Gently release the ice lollies.
3. Serve immediately.

Notes

The sweetness of the final ice lollies will depend on the ripeness of the mango and the brand of ice cream used.
Lime juice brightens the flavour and helps balance the richness of the cream and ice cream.
The pinch of salt enhances both the mango and ginger flavours without making the ice lollies taste salty.
For a stronger ginger kick, increase the ginger infusion gradually and taste as you go.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Fat (grams)

5 g

Carbs (grams)

18 g

Fiber (grams)

1.5 g

Sugar (grams)

15 g

Protein (grams)

2 g

I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information on dontmissmyplate.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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