Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
3 large ripe mangoes (or 1 ½ cups mango puree)
3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream, room temperature
3 large eggs, room temperature
For the Mango Glaze (Optional but recommended):
½ cup mango puree
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp unflavored gelatin
1 tbsp warm water
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.Make Mango Puree:
Peel and cube fresh ripe mangoes. Blend until smooth. Set aside 1 ½ cups for the filling and ½ cup for the glaze.Make the Cheesecake Filling:
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until creamy. Blend in mango puree, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined — don’t overbeat.Bake the Cheesecake:
Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Wrap the pan in foil and place in a large roasting pan. Fill halfway with hot water (water bath). Bake for 60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool in oven with door slightly open for 1 hour.Chill:
Remove from water bath and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.Prepare Mango Glaze:
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over warm water. Let bloom for 5 minutes. In a saucepan, heat mango puree, sugar, and lemon juice over low heat. Stir in gelatin mixture until dissolved. Cool slightly, then pour over chilled cheesecake. Refrigerate 1 more hour.Serve:
Carefully release springform pan, slice, and serve chilled. Garnish with mango cubes and mint if desired.
Notes
Use fresh, ripe mangoes for best flavor. Avoid canned mangoes with added sugar or syrup.
A water bath prevents cracking and ensures a smooth, even bake. Don’t skip it.
This cheesecake sets beautifully overnight — make ahead for easy serving.
The glaze is optional but adds a beautiful shine and enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Tropical Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg