MANGO CHEESECAKE recipe

Here’s a delicious recipe for Mango Cheesecake:

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling:

• 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup mango puree (fresh or canned)
• 2 tbsp cornstarch

Mango Topping:

• 1 cup mango puree (fresh or canned)
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp unflavored gelatin
• 2 tbsp cold water

Instructions:

Crust:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
3. Add the melted butter and stir until well combined.
4. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
5. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.

Cheesecake Filling:

1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add the sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Mix in the mango puree and cornstarch until well combined.
5. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
6. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly.
7. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly open for about an hour.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Mango Topping:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the mango puree, sugar, and lemon juice.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved.
3. In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let it stand for a minute to bloom.
4. Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm mango mixture and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
5. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
6. Pour the mango topping over the chilled cheesecake and spread evenly.
7. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least an additional hour to set the topping.

Serving:

1. Carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan.
2. Slice and serve chilled.

Enjoy your homemade Mango Cheesecake!