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Quick Mango Gratins

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Here's proof that an elegant dessert does not have to take hours to make. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 Servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 large mango
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons golden brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat broiler. Brush some of butter over 2 broiler-proof plates. Peel mango. Cut small slice off stem end. Stand mango on cut end. Starting at top, just off center, cut 1 side of mango off pit. Repeat on opposite side. Cut each mango half lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (do not separate slices). Using spatula, transfer 1 half to each prepared plate. Press gently on mango to fan slightly. Sprinkle with lime juice. Mix sugar and ginger; sprinkle over mango. Drizzle with remaining butter.

    Step 2

    Broil mango until topping is golden and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle coconut over mango. Broil until coconut is toasted, about 45 seconds. Serve hot.

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