Mango Cheesecake
Mango Cheesecake is a creamy, tropical dessert with a smooth cheesecake base and a vibrant mango topping. Perfect for summer or any special occasion, this no-bake (or baked, depending on your choice) treat is both elegant and refreshingly fruity.
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Fusion
Servings 8 slices
Calories 400 kcal
For the Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
For the Cheesecake Filling (No-Bake):
- 16 oz 2 blocks cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup mango puree fresh or canned
For the Mango Topping:
- 1 cup mango puree
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar optional, depending on sweetness of mango
- 1 tablespoon gelatin optional, for a firmer top + 2 tablespoons water (to bloom gelatin)
Make the crust: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until fluffy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold whipped cream and mango puree into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
Assemble and chill: Pour the mango cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top. Chill for at least 4–6 hours or overnight until set.
Prepare the mango topping: (Optional step for a firmer topping) Bloom gelatin in water for 5 minutes, then gently warm to dissolve. Stir into mango puree along with lemon juice and sugar. Let cool slightly, then pour over the chilled cheesecake. Return to fridge until set.
Serve: Carefully remove cheesecake from springform pan. Garnish with fresh mango slices, whipped cream, or mint leaves if desired.
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Use Alphonso or Ataulfo mangoes for the sweetest, creamiest puree.
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For a baked version: Bake the crust at 350°F (175°C) for 8 minutes. Bake the cheesecake layer at 325°F for 45–50 minutes. Cool, then top with mango layer.
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Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Freeze individual slices for longer storage—wrap tightly in plastic and foil.