Mango Cheesecake

Here’s a delicious recipe for Mango Cheesecake that you can easily make at home:

Ingredients

For the Crust:

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

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup mango puree (fresh or canned)

For the Mango Topping:

• 1 cup mango puree (fresh or canned)
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

For the Crust:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.

For the Cheesecake Filling:

1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until well combined.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Mix in the mango puree until the filling is smooth and evenly colored.
5. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread it evenly.

Baking the Cheesecake:

1. Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set (it should still have a slight wobble).
2. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour to cool gradually.
3. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
4. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

For the Mango Topping:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the mango puree, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and continue to cook until the topping thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Assembling the Cheesecake:

1. Once the cheesecake is fully chilled, spread the mango topping over the top.
2. Return the cheesecake to the refrigerator for an additional hour to set the topping.

Serving

• Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan.
• Slice and serve chilled.

Enjoy your homemade mango cheesecake!