Made with just 5 ingredients, this creamy, tangy, delicious mango cherry frozen yogurt is the perfect summer treat!
Summer = ice cream, right? I can’t have much of it thanks to lactose intolerance. But frozen yogurt? That I can handle. And so, this mango cherry frozen yogurt has become my go-to treat. It’s cold, creamy, and just the right mix of sweet and tangy.
I adapted the recipe for it from David Lebovitz's The Perfect Scoop. I highly recommend this book. It's got so many ice cream recipes that it’ll satisfy every craving under the sun.
If you're into quick, fruity frozen treats, you should also try my mango cashew popsicles, mango thandai pops, or this easy frozen yogurt bark– they're ready in minutes and just as refreshing!
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Why You’ll Love The Recipe
Mango frozen yogurt with cherries is honestly the easiest thing to make. No cooking, no custard. Just blend fruit, yogurt, and sugar, and pop it in your ice cream maker! Mine was soft-serve ready in under 25 minutes!
No artificial flavors, no overload of sweeteners - this mango froyo is full of real, fresh fruity flavors that will keep you coming back for more!
If fresh mango desserts are your thing, you’ll love my mango coconut panna cotta – creamy, no-bake, and super indulgent!
Recipe Ingredients
Yogurt: Thick, creamy Greek yogurt gives mango and cherry frozen yogurt a rich texture. Make sure it’s full-fat for the best mouthfeel.
Mangoes: Go for ripe, juicy mangoes for natural sweetness and vibrant color. Alphonso, Kesar, or Pairi are great picks. Feel free to use canned mango puree if fresh mango is not available.
Cherries add texture and a lovely tart bite to the mango froyo. You can use fresh or frozen cherries. Make sure they’re pitted and roughly chopped.
Sugar: The amount of sugar you use depends on the sweetness of the mangoes and cherries. The ones I used were quite sweet, so I cut down on the amount of sugar I used. Don’t want refined sugar? Use honey or maple syrup instead, just adjust the amount to taste. I did something similar in my mango coconut popsicles, and they turned out delicious with just maple syrup.
Lemon Juice: A little splash of lemon brightness both mango and cherry flavors. It also helps keep the frozen yogurt from tasting too flat or overly sweet.
Please see the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How To Make Mango Cherry Frozen Yogurt?
Step 1: Add mango, yogurt, lemon juice, and sugar to a blender.
Step 2: Blend until completely smooth. Taste and adjust for sweetness. Chill the mixture thoroughly. I recommend overnight.
Step 3: Add the mixture to your ice cream maker and then freeze in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Step 4: Add the cherries to the churning mixture when it has started thickening up, in about 20 minutes. Continue churning for another 5 minutes.
You can either serve the frozen yogurt immediately or freeze it for 6- 8 hours for a firmer texture.
Pro Tips
- If you use frozen mangoes and your blender is having a hard time, add about 1 tbsp of milk to help the mixture along.
- It will take about 20 -25 minutes for a soft-serve mango cherry frozen yogurt to be ready. Perfect for a quick treat without waiting hours!
- But if you prefer a slightly harder consistency that you can scoop like ice cream in a bowl or cone, freeze the yogurt after step 3.
- The amount of time to make the mango frozen yogurt can vary depending on your ice cream maker.
- Let it sit before scooping. If you freeze the cherry frozen yogurt with mango overnight, take it out 10–15 minutes before scooping. It softens just enough and becomes super easy to serve.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! You can make mango cherry frozen yogurt without an ice cream maker!
Use frozen mangoes instead! Blend frozen mangoes with yogurt, sugar, and lime juice in a food processor or blender. Stir in the chopped cherries. Transfer the mixture to an air-tight container and freeze for 8-10 hours. Scoop and enjoy!
Store the mango cherry froyo in a shallow, freezer-safe container with a tight lid for 2 to 3 weeks. Freeze as soon as it's churned. Avoid repeated thawing and refreezing because it messes up the texture
📖 Recipe
Mango Cherry Frozen Yogurt
Ingredients
- 14 oz (400 ml) Greek yogurt, plain
- 2 Mangoes, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 tsp Fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup Cherries, pitted and chopped
Instructions
- Blend the mangoes, yogurt, lemon juice, and sugar in a blender until completely smooth. Taste and adjust for sweetness. Chill the mixture thoroughly (I recommend overnight).
- Then churn in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- When the mixture is semi-frozen (after about 20 minutes), add the cherries. Continue churning for 5 minutes.
- Once the frozen yogurt is ready, you can serve it immediately or transfer it to a freezer-friendly pan. Freeze it for 6- 8 hours to get a slightly harder/ scoopable consistency. Scoop into bowls/ cones, serve immediately. Enjoy!
Make The Mango Frozen Yogurt Without The Ice Cream Maker
- Use frozen mangoes!Blend frozen mangoes with Greek yogurt, sugar, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor.Stir in the chopped cherries.Transfer the mixture to an air-tight container and freeze for 8-10 hours. Scoop and enjoy!
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Notes
- If you use frozen mangoes and your blender is having a hard time, add about 1 tbsp of milk to help the mixture along.
- It will take about 20 -25 minutes for a soft-serve mango cherry frozen yogurt to be ready. Perfect for a quick treat without waiting hours!
- But if you prefer a slightly harder consistency that you can scoop like ice cream in a bowl or cone, freeze the yogurt after step 3.
- The amount of time to make the mango frozen yogurt can vary depending on your ice cream maker.
- Let it sit before scooping. If you freeze the cherry frozen yogurt with mango overnight, take it out 10–15 minutes before scooping. It softens just enough and becomes super easy to serve.
Vidushi Batra says
My favorite summer treat is mango icecream and fruit sundae❤? So, I would like to win this one. Because I've tried making ice creams so many times and never got succeeded. My father loves ice cream hell alot. And he has been asking me to make it for him since so many days now. Would absolutely love to surprise him if I got it??
Natasha Minocha says
Hi Vidushi! Fruit sundae and mango icecreams are so good!! I wish I could've sent the ice cream maker to you and to each one of you who participated! But don't let that stop you from making icecreams and experimenting. I'm sure you'll make some awesome ones this summer! love
Aditi Prakash says
My favourite summer treats are Himayat mangoes from Hyderabad that my father send for me every summer. They sweet and full of flavour and would love to make them into an ice cream. The other treat I truly enjoy is bel Ka sherbet. Would love to make it into a granita and top it with lemon and mint. I have posted on your Instagram handle as @butterpaneer
Natasha Minocha says
Hi Aditi, congratulations on winning this icecream maker! Hope to see your lovely creations soon! xx
Shrikripa says
I would love to try out tender coconut ice cream in this kitchen aid ice cream maker.
Natasha Minocha says
Hi Shrikripa! Tender coconut is such a fabulous flavour! xoxo
Sharanya says
Butterscotch is my favourite flavour.
Natasha Minocha says
Butterscotch brings back so many childhood memories! Such a yummy flavour! xx
Mili says
I miss my mother's self made kulfu as it was my favorite summer treat. She used to try different flavours Everytime and I used to love tasting them all. It's been 4 years now that I have been living away from my mother, but every summer I miss her delicious kulfi. I would love to gift this ice cream maker to her as she is getting old and it would make things simple for her.
Natasha Minocha says
Awwww that's so sweet of you Mili! What a wonderful thought for your mom. I hope you can get an icecream maker for her soon! Lots of love