
No-bake mango cheesecake
DifficultyMedium
Servings12 slices
Prep time30 minutes
Cook time6 hours
Total time6 hours25 minutes
This no-bake mango cheesecake is a tropical delight, combining a buttery graham cracker crust with a creamy mango-infused filling and a glossy mango jelly topping. It’s an ideal dessert for warm days, requiring no oven and offering a refreshing burst of flavor.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1½ cups (150g) Graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp (85g) Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
For the filling:
- 16 oz (450 g) Cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100g) Granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) Mango puree, (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup (240ml) Heavy cream
- 2½ tsp Unflavored gelatin powder
- 3 tbsp Cold water
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
For the mango jelly topping:
- ½ cup (120 ml) Mango puree
- 1 tsp Unflavored gelatin powder
- 2 tbsp Cold water
Instructions
Prepare the crust:
- 1
In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
- 2
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.
- 3
Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
Make the filling:
- 1
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- 2
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- 3
Add mango puree and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks.
- 5
Gently fold whipped cream into the mango mixture.
- 6
Melt the bloomed gelatin over low heat until dissolved; cool slightly.
- 7
Stir gelatin into the filling mixture until well incorporated.
- 8
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
Prepare the mango jelly topping:
- 1
Bloom gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes.
- 2
Gently heat mango puree in a saucepan over low heat.
- 3
Add bloomed gelatin to the warm puree, stirring until dissolved.
- 4
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- 5
Pour the jelly over the set cheesecake layer.
- 6
Refrigerate for an additional 2 hours, or until the jelly is firm.
Serve:
- 1
Carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan.
- 2
Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
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Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Mango Puree: Fresh ripe mangoes yield the best flavor, but canned puree works well too.
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Gelatin Substitute: For a vegetarian option, agar-agar can replace gelatin; follow package instructions for equivalent setting.
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Make Ahead: This cheesecake can be prepared a day in advance, making it perfect for entertaining.
Nutrition (per 100g)
Calories | 310kcal |
Carbohydrates | 28g |
Fat | 20g |
Protein | 4g |
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