Here’s a delicious recipe for a fresh mango cheesecake. This no-bake recipe will ensure you get a creamy, fruity dessert perfect for summer.
Preparation Of Fresh Mango Cheesecake:
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 16 full sheets)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 cups fresh mango puree (about 3-4 ripe mangoes)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
For the Mango Topping:
- 1 cup fresh mango puree
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- Fresh mango slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- Crush the Graham Crackers: Place the graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until you get fine crumbs. Alternatively, you can place them in a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Mix with Butter and Sugar: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press into Pan: Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, ensuring it is evenly distributed. Use the back of a spoon or the bottom of a glass to press it firmly. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- Bloom the Gelatin: In a small bowl, combine the unflavored gelatin with cold water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it blooms.
- Heat the Gelatin: Heat the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds until it dissolves completely. Let it cool slightly.
- Make the Mango Puree: In a blender, puree fresh mango chunks until smooth.
- Beat the Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the Mango Puree and Gelatin: Add the mango puree and cooled gelatin mixture to the cream cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mango-cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Pour into Crust: Pour the filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Prepare the Mango Topping:
- Bloom the Gelatin: In a small bowl, combine the unflavored gelatin with cold water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it blooms.
- Heat the Gelatin: Heat the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds until it dissolves completely. Let it cool slightly.
- Mix with Mango Puree: Mix the gelatin with the mango puree until well combined.
- Pour over Cheesecake: Pour the mango topping over the chilled cheesecake. Spread it