Description
Mango Cheesecake brings creamy tropical bliss to your summer table with a graham cracker crust and silky smooth filling that melts in your mouth. Cool and refreshing slices will be the star of your next backyard party, delighting friends and family with sweet, tangy mango goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 oz cream cheese
- 2 large ripe mangoes
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup heavy cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Fresh mango slices
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Crush 2 cups graham cracker crumbs with ½ cup melted butter and ¼ cup sugar until mixture resembles coarse sand.
- Press crumb mixture firmly into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even compact layer.
- Chill prepared crust in refrigerator at 40°F for 15 minutes while preparing filling.
- Beat 24 oz softened cream cheese in stand mixer at medium speed until completely smooth.
- Add 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp lemon juice to cream cheese, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Whip 1 cup heavy cream in separate bowl until soft peaks form at high speed.
- Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture using smooth circular motions.
- Puree 1 diced mango in blender until completely smooth.
- Fold mango puree into cheesecake mixture until evenly distributed.
- Pour filling over chilled crust, spreading carefully to create smooth surface.
- Refrigerate cheesecake at 40°F for 4 hours until completely set.
- Puree remaining diced mango and sweeten with 2 tbsp sugar if needed.
- Dissolve 1 tbsp gelatin in ¼ cup water over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Mix dissolved gelatin into mango puree until fully combined.
- Pour mango topping evenly over chilled cheesecake.
- Refrigerate additional 2 hours at 40°F until topping sets.
- Release springform pan sides and transfer cheesecake to serving plate.
- Garnish with fresh mango slices or mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- Crust matters: Press the graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly to create a solid foundation that won’t crumble when serving.
- Room temperature ingredients: Ensure cream cheese and other dairy are softened to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling that blends perfectly.
- Mango selection: Choose ripe, fragrant mangoes for the most intense flavor and vibrant color in your cheesecake.
- Make ahead friendly: This cheesecake can be prepared a day in advance, allowing flavors to meld and making entertaining stress-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 467 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 245 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg