Mango is the fruit of the season. All Pakistani’s take great pride in their nation’s aams and our innovative chefs find different ways to include the magic fruit into our food. Mango desserts of any and all kinds should always be on your list of go-to meetha which is why you need to curate a mango desserts list ASAP. Here are 7 places in Karachi that do unique mango meethas that are worth the hype.
1. This Mango Chocolate cake tastes and feels like heaven
Patissier Rafia Mazhar is the mastermind behind her namesake business RafMaz (@rafmazcooks). She is an accountant turned pastry chef who attended culinary school after business school. Her desserts don’t just taste good, they are also a treat for the eyes. Her mango desserts range is the ultimate comfort food range that everyone needs to have on a hot summer day. Her meethas include mango garden tart, mango praline cake and mango pavlova. Their Mango Chocolate is a rich blend of the sweet taste of mangoes and delicious dark chocolate. The price of her cakes ranges from Rs. 1400 to Rs. 1700. Click here to check them out!
2. This artist, chef and mother is taking the culinary world by storm
Delectables by Ricky (@delectablesbyricky) is founder Rakhshan Jahangir’s passion project. She has a great deal of experience working with brands such as ICI Dulux and Kalamkaar but cooking is something that she loves to do for herself. She showcases her culinary talents through her Instagram page in hopes of sharing her delicacies with the world. Their Spun Sugar with Mango Mousse is an all time hit, favoured especially as a party and family night dessert. Prices for desserts start at Rs. 350 and they have even introduced a Mini Mango Mousse for their customers to try. Visit their page here!
3. They’ve been in the desserts business for over a decade
Auntie Munaver, the amazing chef behind Auntie Munaver’s Desserts (@auntiemunaversdesserts), started out by cooking only for her friends and family. It eventually evolved into a home based business and they recently celebrated the launch of their first outlet in 2019. They do a variety of mango desserts such as tarts, pavlovas and shortbreads. Their Mango Tres Leches is all the rage right now with its delicious sponge cake that is soaked in different milks and topped with fresh mangoes. Depending on the size, the prices vary between Rs. 1000 to Rs. 5800. Check them out here!
4. This home based business was started 8 years ago
Hudebia Ali, the head chef at A Sugar Affair (@asugaraffair), always found baking to be a therapeutic and peaceful process. As she learnt more and more through trial and error, she decided to officially launch her own business. Her mango tart is made totally from scratch and has the yummiest hit of the freshest mangoes available. It is priced at Rs. 4000. Check it out here!
5. These two sisters started their business in quarantine
With a lot of free time on their hands, these two sisters launched The Cheesecake Grid (@the.cheesecake.grid) as a welcome distraction from COVID. Their love for cheesecakes made them experiment with the dessert and they eventually perfected their recipe for the ultimate cheesecake. They do many different flavours of cheesecakes such as Lotus and a variant called Split that Cheesecake where you can combine flavours. Their mango cheesecake is the perfect balance between the heaviness of the cheese and the lightness of the fresh mango. It’s priced between Rs. 2200 to Rs. 2500 depending on how many pounds you get. Check them out here!
6. Her students encouraged her to start her own home business
As a self taught baker and teacher by profession, the chef at The Purple Platter (@_the_purpleplatter_) was always afraid to share her talent with the world. After much persuasion, especially from her wonderful students, she launched her own food business. Her mango delight is a layered dessert in which she makes everything from scratch, from the cake to even the custard. It is priced at Rs. 250 but a discounted price of Rs. 180 is available for larger orders. Order yours here!
7. They are “adding a little sweetness” to your daily routine
SugarBloom (@sugar_bloom00) was started by a home baker who wanted to share her culinary talents with the world. They love sending out their desserts and the feedback that they get from their customers. The meetha is not only delicious but also extremely picturesque for all those who love to blog what they eat. She has single and double-layered mango cakes available. They are priced between Rs. 1000 to Rs. 1600. Click here to see their page!
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