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Mango Cheesecake with Fresh Mango Topping

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  • Author: Emma Delaney
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake, Chilling
  • Cuisine: Tropical
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creamy no-bake cheesecake layered over a crisp graham cracker crust, topped with glossy mango purée and juicy fresh mango cubes. This tropical dessert is refreshing, rich, and perfect for warm-weather gatherings or elegant finales.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tbsp warm water
  • 1 1/2 cups mango purée (fresh or canned)
  • 2 tbsp sugar (optional, depending on mango sweetness)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp gelatin (bloomed in 1 tbsp water)
  • 1 cup diced ripe mango
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
  2. Press into the base of a springform pan and chill for 20 minutes.
  3. Bloom 2 tsp gelatin in 2 tbsp warm water for 5 minutes.
  4. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl to stiff peaks.
  6. Stir bloomed gelatin into the cream cheese mixture.
  7. Gently fold in whipped cream until combined. Pour over crust and smooth. Chill for 4 hours.
  8. Combine mango purée, sugar (if using), and lemon juice in a saucepan over low heat.
  9. Add bloomed gelatin (1 tsp in 1 tbsp water) and stir until dissolved. Let cool slightly.
  10. Pour mango layer over set cheesecake and chill for another 2 hours.
  11. Top with diced ripe mango and mint leaves before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust sugar in the mango purée based on the natural sweetness of your mangoes.
  • Use a springform pan for easy release and clean layers.
  • Chill the cheesecake overnight for best results.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg