Baked Mango Cheesecake Recipe
Craving something sweet? Try our Baked Mango Cheesecake Recipe for a tropical twist on a classic dessert. You won't be able to resist this creamy treat!
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
For the cheesecake
- 16 oz (about 450g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mango puree (fresh or canned)
For the mango topping
- 1 cup mango puree
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
Prepare the crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Prepare the cheesecake filling
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Fold in the mango puree until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Bake the cheesecake
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the centre is almost set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for about an hour to cool gradually.
- Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Prepare the mango topping
- In a small saucepan, combine the mango puree, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- Allow the mango topping to cool completely.
Assemble the cheesecake
- Once the cheesecake is fully chilled, spread the cooled mango topping evenly over the top.
- Return the cheesecake to the refrigerator for another hour to set the topping.
- Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan.
- Slice the cheesecake and serve chilled. Enjoy your delightful homemade baked mango cheesecake!