Description
A refreshingly sweet and creamy No-Bake Mango Cheesecake that combines the tropical flavor of fresh mangoes with a smooth cream cheese filling and a crunchy graham cracker crust. This easy-to-make dessert requires no oven baking, making it perfect for warm days or quick preparation.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs (finely crushed)
- 5 tbsp Unsalted butter (melted)
Filling
- 16 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2 cups Fresh mangoes (peeled and chopped)
- 1 tbsp Lime juice (fresh)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt (enhances sweetness)
- 2 tsp Unflavored gelatin (bloomed and dissolved)
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream (chilled)
Garnish
- Mango slices (for garnish)
- Mint leaves (optional decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Crush the graham crackers finely and mix them thoroughly with the melted unsalted butter until well combined to form the crust mixture.
- Chill the Crust: Press the crust mixture firmly into the base of a suitable pan, creating an even layer. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill and set while preparing the filling.
- Bloom and Dissolve Gelatin: Bloom the unflavored gelatin by sprinkling it over a small amount of cold water and letting it sit for a few minutes. Then gently warm the gelatin until fully dissolved, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Prepare Mango Puree: Puree the peeled and chopped fresh mangoes in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
- Make Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat the room temperature cream cheese together with sifted powdered sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Combine Filling Ingredients: Gently fold the mango puree, fresh lime juice, vanilla extract, dissolved gelatin, and a pinch of salt into the cream cheese mixture. Mix until just combined, maintaining a light texture.
- Whip Cream & Fold: Whip the chilled heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, then carefully fold it into the mango and cream cheese mixture to add lightness and volume.
- Assemble and Chill: Pour the prepared filling over the chilled crust in the pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the cheesecake is fully set.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish the cheesecake with fresh mango slices and optional mint leaves for a beautiful presentation and added freshness.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling without lumps.
- Bloom the gelatin properly to avoid clumps in the cheesecake.
- Chilling the crust before adding the filling helps the cheesecake set better.
- You can substitute lime juice with lemon juice if preferred.
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate the cheesecake overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
