In pictures: ‘Aam’azing ice cream and gelato scoops
We peel the layers so you can embark on a fruity adventure on National Mango Day
Urvashi Bhattacharya
Published 22.07.23, 04:05 PM
MANGO CHEESECAKE AT THE FAT LITTLE PENGUIN: Cheesecakes and mango are always a fun combination. Now churn that dessert into ice cream and you’ve got yourself a cool treat! Available at the Ballygunge scoop shop, it is a hot favourite
Amit Datta
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ALPHONSO MANGO ICE CREAM AT PABRAI’S FRESH & NATURELLE: After a hearty meal, an Alphonso mango normally makes for a great dessert. But with Pabrai’s Alphonso Mango Ice Cream, which is made with natural flavours, you can have your mango and dessert at the same time
MANGO (MEDIUM FAT) ICE CREAM AT NATURALS: Do you want to maintain your calorie intake but still go out for a mango-ey treat? Naturals on Park Street is serving up their mango ice cream, which is made with hand-picked Alphonso mangoes sourced from Ratnagiri. With ‘only 17g of carb intake’, this sure makes for a healthier treat. Their Facebook page also says that they have a new Mango and Passionfruit ice cream for that unique blend of fruity flavours
SPECIAL MANGO ICE CREAMS AT BASKIN ROBBINS: For any season or occasion, Baskin Robbins sure comes up with new flavours. For this mango season, Baskin Robbins is offering up their Fresh Fruit Alphonso Mango which is made with ‘real mango pulp’. There’s also Alphonso Mango Fruit Cream Sundae which is their mango ice cream layered with a blend of soft fruits, fruit toppings, whipped cream and a cherry on top!
ALPHONSO MANGO POP AT MAMA MIA!: One of the leading gelato brands in the city, Mama Mia! have announced on their social media handles that their flavour of the month is Alphonso Mango Popsicle! It is an icy cool mango-flavoured gelato in the shape of a popsicle!
MANGO MANIA AT GIANI’S: Delhi’s iconic ice cream brand, Giani’s, has scooped out some season specials apart from Mango Ice Cream. There’s a Mango Punch, which is vanilla ice cream with mango crush and mango pulp mixed with nuts. In addition, Vanilla With Mangoes is their signature vanilla ice cream with mango slices, a hint of strawberry and rose flavour and a cherry on top
ALPHONSO AT EMOI GELATO AND ICE CREAM: The three-month-old ice cream and gelato shop on Lake View Road has presented mango in two different ways this season. One is their staple Alphonso Mango and the other is Alphonso Sticks. Both are said to be best-sellers. Watch this space on ‘My Kolkata’ to know more about this new dessert stop that operates out of a tuk-tuk!