Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Tropical Mango Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that transports you straight to a sun-soaked paradise. This creamy cheesecake, infused with ripe mangoes and set on a buttery graham cracker crust, offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Whether for a festive gathering or a cozy night in, this easy-to-make treat will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Β½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- Β½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ΒΎ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced (about 2 cups)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp agar-agar powder mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add lemon juice and mix well.
- Fold diced mango into the cream cheese mixture.
- Dissolve agar-agar powder in water over low heat, then combine with the filling.
- Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight until set.
- Once set, remove from the pan, garnish if desired, slice, and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting mango with other tropical fruits like pineapple or passion fruit. To enhance creaminess, add coconut extract to the filling or top with whipped coconut cream.