Description
Mango cheesecake is a refreshing, no-bake dessert featuring a creamy mango filling on a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for summer gatherings or as a homemade treat. Easily paired with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or coconut flakes for added flair.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
– 2 cups graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuits (substitute gluten-free options if needed)
– ½ cup melted butter
For the Filling:
– 16 oz (450g) cream cheese or mascarpone (substitute plant-based cream cheese for vegan diets)
– 1 cup heavy whipping cream (substitute coconut cream for vegan diets)
– ½ cup powdered sugar (substitute stevia, monk fruit, or sugar-free syrup for low-sugar diets)
– 1 cup fresh mango puree (substitute pre-made puree if needed)
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 tbsp lemon juice (substitute lime juice for variety)
Optional Add-ins:
– 1 tbsp gelatin or agar-agar alternative (for firmer texture)
– 3 tbsp water (for blooming gelatin)
For Toppings:
– Fresh mango cubes
– Whipped cream
– Mint leaves
– Toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Mix crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits with melted butter. Press firmly into the base of a springform pan. Chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes.
- Peel and chop ripe mangoes. Blend until smooth and strain (optional) for a silky texture.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then mix in mango puree and lemon juice.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold it gently into the mango mixture.
- If using gelatin, bloom it in water for 5 minutes. Heat gently until dissolved and quickly mix into the filling.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for 6–8 hours (or overnight) to set.
- Top with fresh mango cubes, whipped cream, mint leaves, or toasted coconut flakes. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
– Use ripe, sweet mangoes for maximum flavor. Substitute plant-based ingredients for vegan diets.
– Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–5 days. Freeze slices wrapped in plastic wrap and aluminum foil for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert / No-Bake
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg