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Creamy Mango Sago Dessert Recipe with Only 4 Ingredients

This creamy mango sago is the kind of dessert I crave when the weather turns sticky and my kitchen feels like a sauna. It’s cold, fruity, and just the right amount of sweet to hit the spot. We only need four ingredients, and yes, I triple-checked. It really is that simple. I first made this when I had a few overly ripe mangoes hanging around—turns out they were perfect for it. The fresh mango melts into a silky mango milk, and those soft pearls of sago add a lovely chew to each spoonful. It’s smooth, bright, and just a touch indulgent. I grew up thinking desserts had to be complicated—layered cakes, soufflés, you name it. Then this one came along and changed everything. It's almost like a tropical hug in a bowl, and you don’t need any fancy tools or obscure pantry items. Just mangoes, tapioca pearls, milk, and a touch of condensed milk. If you’ve got those, you’re in business. I usually make a batch and stash a couple of jars in the fridge for later. Spoiler: they never last more than a day. What makes it so fun? It’s completely flexible. Add coconut milk if you’re feeling it. Top it with mint or fresh fruit. Heck, make it with canned mango in a pinch. The base is solid, the method is forgiving, and the results are consistently creamy, sunny, and satisfying.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Keywords: Baking Ingredients, dessert recipes, Fresh Ingredients, Ingredients recipes, Recipe ingredients, Recipes by ingredients, Salad Ingredients
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Eleanor

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup mini tapioca pearls (sago)
  • 1 cup milk (or coconut milk for a twist)
  • 1/4 cup condensed milk (adjust to taste)

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil, then add the mini tapioca pearls. Stir to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook for 15 minutes or until the pearls are mostly translucent with a small white center.
  3. Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the pearls sit for 10 minutes to finish cooking.
  4. Drain and rinse the pearls under cold water. Set them aside.
  5. Blend one and a half mangoes with milk and condensed milk until smooth.
  6. Dice the remaining half mango for topping.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine the mango milk mixture with the cooked sago pearls. Stir gently.
  8. Chill for at least 30 minutes, then divide into bowls or jars. Top with diced mango and serve.