Welcome to a fun and fruity adventure! In this blog, I’m going to teach you how I make my infamous mango roses! Many of you have been asking how it’s done and I promise it’s so much easier than you think! All you need is a ripe mango, a sharp knife, and in a few minutes, you can create stunning, rose-shaped garnishes that are perfect for enhancing smoothie bowls, desserts, and fruit platters. Keep reading these easy steps and tips to make your own exquisite mango roses!
Start by selecting the right mango—it should give a little when pressed but not be overly soft. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the mango. This method is clean and efficient, leaving you with a smooth mango cheek ready for slicing.
Carefully slice down one side of the mango, close to the pit, to remove one cheek. Place this flat side down on your cutting board. Now, using your sharp knife, slice the mango cheek very thinly. These slices will form the “petals” of your rose, so aim for precision and consistency.
Take the sliced mango and lay out the slices in a straight line, slightly overlapping each piece with the next. This setup is crucial as it forms the base of your rose.
Starting from one end of your mango slice line, gently begin to roll the slices towards the other end. Keep the roll fairly tight as you start and then allow some looseness as you reach the end to create a more natural rose shape.
Once your mango is all rolled up, use your fingers to gently fan out the slices from the center outward. This step transforms your rolled mango into a beautiful, blooming rose.
And voila! You’ve just made a mango rose! How easy was that? Now you can place your mango rose as a gorgeous edible decoration on any dish that needs a tropical flair.
If you’re like me you’re a visual learner and sometimes it’s easier to see the example in motion! Click play on the video below to follow along with me!
Creating mango roses is more than just a kitchen activity – it’s a way to bring creativity and joy into your dishes. Adding mango roses to your meals can be a fun way to express yourself through cooking as they’re sure to impress anyone with their intricate appearance.
Making mango roses is not just about creating something pretty; it’s about having fun in the kitchen and enjoying the natural beauty of whole foods. These little beauties are sure to add a burst of joy and flavor to your meals. Ready, set, create!
Welcome to Claire Bear Bites! Here is where we have the most amount of fun with food. I’m an silly, quirky Aussie living in LA, creating and loving bright, colorful, healthy and delicious plant based meals.
This deliciously colorful meals are a direct reflection of me and my love for experimenting. Food should make you happy, smile and make you do a weird lil happy dance cause it taste so dang good. Life can be stressful but your food doesn’t need to be! Let’s have fun and eat the rainbow!
Welcome to Claire Bear Bites! Here is where we have the most amount of fun with food. I’m an silly, quirky Aussie living in LA, creating and loving bright, colorful, healthy and delicious plant based meals.
This deliciously colorful meals are a direct reflection of me and my love for experimenting. Food should make you happy, smile and make you do a weird lil happy dance cause it taste so dang good. Life can be stressful but your food doesn’t need to be! Let’s have fun and eat the rainbow!
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I found Claire’s tutorial for making a mango rose so helpful! I made my first rose this week and it turned out pretty good! Claire is just the sweetest human as well 🙂
That makes me so happy! I’m so glad you have them a try Lanina! They are just so fun!