What better way to bring the warmer weather, than a creamy mango lassi blend placed on a buttery almond crust? This delicious twist on the refreshing Indian classic transforms the beverage into a magical spiced treat. It is sweet, exotic, with just a hint of tartness from the Greek yoghurt. Trust me, give this one a go, it will be like hosting an Indian summer (party) in your mouth!
INGREDIENTS
For the filling:
– 2 1/2 cups of sliced champagne mango (around 4 mangos)
– 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
– Juice of 1/2 lemon
– Pinch of salt
– Pinch of ground cardamon (a little goes a long way!)
– 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
– 2 tablespoons of water
– 2 tablespoons of greek yogurt (you can substitute for soy yogurt if vegan)
For the crust:
– 1 stick of butter at room temperature (you can replace for 2 ish tablespoons of coconut oil if vegan)
– 2 1/2 cups of almond meal
– 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
– 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla
– Pinch of salt
Go to The Artful Desperado for preparation instructions.
