Description
Creamy, fruity, and refreshing, this cheesecake is the perfect tropical dessert. The combination of rich cream cheese and sweet ripe mango creates a luscious texture and vibrant flavor that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup (60 g) melted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 450 g (16 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) mango purée (fresh or canned)
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (180 ml) mango purée (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (for glaze)
- Fresh mango cubes (for garnish)
- Mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar until combined.
- Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add mango purée, lemon juice, and vanilla, mixing until blended.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Pour in heavy cream and mix just until smooth — do not overbeat.
- Pour the batter over the cooled crust.
- Place the pan in a water bath (wrap the base in foil to prevent leaks).
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a saucepan, heat mango purée and sugar over medium heat.
- Add the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened and glossy (about 3–4 minutes).
- Let cool to room temperature before pouring over the chilled cheesecake.
- Pour the mango glaze evenly over the cheesecake.
- Garnish with fresh mango cubes and mint leaves.
- Slice and enjoy this tropical paradise chilled!
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- For a smoother texture, blend the mango purée before adding it to the filling.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg