Description
This Tropical Mango Cheesecake is rich, creamy, and bursting with fresh mango flavor. A buttery graham cracker crust and glossy mango glaze make this dessert both elegant and refreshing.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp granulated sugar
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup fresh mango puree
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup mango puree
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbsp water
Fresh mango slices
Whipped cream
Mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until evenly combined.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden, then let it cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the mango puree and cornstarch until the filling becomes smooth and silky.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top evenly.
- Wrap the bottom of the pan in foil, place it inside a larger roasting pan, and add hot water halfway up the sides to create a water bath.
- Bake the cheesecake for 50 to 60 minutes until the edges are set and the center remains slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- In a small saucepan, combine the mango puree, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook the glaze for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened, then let it cool to room temperature.
- Pour the cooled glaze over the cheesecake and spread it evenly across the top.
- Cover the cheesecake and refrigerate it for at least 6 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Before serving, garnish the cheesecake with fresh mango slices, whipped cream, or mint leaves.
- Slice and serve the cheesecake chilled.
Notes
Frozen mango can be used if thawed and blended into a smooth puree first.
A water bath helps the cheesecake bake evenly and prevents cracks.
The cheesecake is ready when the edges are set and the center still has a slight jiggle.
This dessert tastes even better when made a day ahead and chilled overnight.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months and thaw overnight before serving.
Try topping with toasted coconut or passion fruit sauce for extra tropical flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg