Mango season: our best recipes for desserts, drinks and more

Inspired by the flavours of Australian summer, this stunning pavlova wreath is the perfect festive centrepiece.

Christmas calls for a trifle. And this panettone and mango trifle, topped with torched meringue, is just the ticket.

Mango pancakes are a colouful yum cha favourite that can be served as either a dessert or a decadent breakfast.

A classic pud with a summery spin.

This meringue spectacle is sure to be the star at Christmas lunch.

A sweet and slightly spicy dessert that’s the epitome of summer.

This Filipino leche flan, with lime and burnt mango, tastes like a dense crème caramel.

The classic yum cha dessert, with a twist.

Fruit and jelly – a combo that can’t be beat.

Taking inspiration from Weiss bars, these frozen treats are made for summer.

It’s everything you could want in a pav.

These frosty fruit pops hit all the right tropical notes.

Remember the saccharine “fruit cups” of your childhood? This is Sean Moran’s grown-up version.

O Tama Carey’s black sesame and mango tart brings a tropical twist to the festive dessert table.

Mangoes and coconut are a dreamy summer pair. Here we’ve used them as the base for a granita that then gets a kick from makrut lime leaves and plenty of lime juice.

A bundt cake recipe that makes the most of the summer fruit season: a sprinkle of coconut, the tang of passionfruit and lime, and the sweet fleshy goodness of mango.

Tropical flavours are given room to shine in this super simple dessert.

A simple dessert with minimal fuss and maximum flavour.

This recipe is a perfect summer dessert, featuring coconut soaked tapioca and a hint of salt to balance the sweetness of the mango and papaya.

This recipe features a crisp, lime-scented meringue topped with layers of tart passionfruit curd. The finishing touch? Summer’s sweetest mangoes, of course.

The ultimate make-ahead, no-guilt sweet treat.

Beat the heat with this winning ice-cold dessert.

The sweet spot between caramel and tropical fruit.

Christine Manfield’s fine-dining take on a splice transforms the classic ice-cream popsicle into a beautiful cake layered with tropical sorbet and passionfruit ice-cream.

Light, bright and fresh. What more could you want from a summer dessert?

All the tropical flavours you crave in summer, in trifle form.

A light ginger sponge rolled around creamy mango and mascarpone, this summery roulade makes a beautiful centrepiece for festive entertaining.

Ripe mango, salted caramel ice-cream and a handful of crunchy toppings make these sundaes a crowd-pleasing summer dessert.

Fresh, light and tangy. The perfect summer dessert.

Start your day right.

Another Australian summer classic, and for good reason.

Sweet, sour, spicy and salty – all the key tropical flavours combine to make this recipe the perfect summertime salad.

Coronation chicken, flavoured with a curry powder mayonnaise, was invented in 1953 for Queen Elizabeth II. This modern version features duck and a tangy mango salad.

Step away from the typical salt-and-pepper squid and embrace native Australian ingredients by using ground pepperberries to enhance this spiced squid with sweet and sour mango sauce.

Gỏi xoài is a traditional Vietnamese green mango salad with a zesty dressing. In this recipe, we used ripe sweet mangoes to balance the sharp green mango and tart salad dressing.

Feeling crabby? This Thai chilli and mango mud crab is a definite cure-all.

Use the freshest of mangoes to make these chicken rolls a standout snack.

For easy summer entertaining, with minimal fuss.

A luxurious summertime starter.

The salty, oceanic taste of the shrimp with the sour-sweetness of the green mango, a little heat from the chilli and plenty of texture make this a complete dish.

Light, simple and deceptively easy to make.

Green mango adds refreshing tartness to this summer salad, adding a nice counterpoint to the smoky grilled calamari.

Sweet crab, tart green mango and creamy coconut come together in this fresh, vibrant salad.

A quick take on the Malaysian street salad rojak.

Lobster sandwiches get a fresh, spicy lift from green mango and chilli relish, making them a sophisticated addition to summer lunches and cocktail parties.

Green papaya, ripe mango and coconut make an ideal match for barbecued seafood and summer feasts.

You’ll have this on repeat for summer barbecues to come.

A Peruvian classic for warm days, this snapper ceviche pairs the freshest fish with mango and green chilli for a bright, citrusy finish.

Chargrilled pork, crisp green mango and a punchy Thai-style dressing make this fresh, tangy salad a standout for easy summer eating.

Take your barbecue chicken up a notch with fragrant lemongrass, juicy charred edges and a sharp green mango salad that cuts through the richness.

A refreshing summer party staple, best served ice-cold and blended to a silky consistency.

This zingy mango drink laden with tapioca pearls is pure summertime in a glass – just add a dash of your favourite hooch for a party-time kick to close any meal.

Ripe mango, rum, lime and fresh mint are all you need for these icy summer slushies, blended in minutes for effortless entertaining.

Fresh mango, fragrant basil and chilled prosecco give this easy Bellini a seasonal twist, with just a handful of ingredients to bring it together.

This mango daiquiri puts a tropical spin on a Cuban classic, balancing rum with fruit and citrus for a refreshing cocktail with a story to tell.

Sweet mango meets zingy ginger and citrusy lemongrass in this versatile cordial, ready to turn sparkling water or a summer cocktail into something special.

Have this chilling in the fridge so it’s set to be served over ice when you’re ready. It’s great at brunch and it would also be excellent frozen in popsicle moulds.

Mango purée, pineapple juice and almond syrup bring a tropical sweetness to this icy vodka swizzle, made for lazy afternoons by the pool.