Description
Creamy mango tango cheesecake dances with tropical elegance, blending silky cream cheese and ripe mango notes into a luxurious dessert. Sweet indulgence melts on your palate, promising a delightful journey through Caribbean-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mango puree
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Topping and Decoration:
- 2 ripe mangoes
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup mango coulis
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and combine with graham cracker crumbs and sugar, pressing the mixture firmly into the pan’s base to create a compact crust.
- Using an electric mixer, blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to maintain a silky texture.
- Fold in mango puree, sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour, gently stirring until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is slightly jiggly but set, with edges beginning to pull away from the pan sides.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Peel and slice fresh mangoes into elegant, thin pieces.
- Before serving, spread whipped cream over the chilled cheesecake’s surface.
- Artfully arrange mango slices on top, drizzle with mango coulis, and sprinkle lime zest.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and drizzle lime juice for a bright, citrusy finish.
- Slice and serve chilled, enjoying the vibrant tropical flavors.
Notes
- Choose room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth, lump-free cheesecake batter that blends seamlessly.
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing and using a water bath during baking for gentle, even heat distribution.
- Gluten-free option: Replace graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for a celiac-friendly crust.
- Reduce sugar by using ripe, sweet mangoes and cutting the added sugar by 25% for a healthier dessert variation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg