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A slice of No Bake Mango Cheesecake topped with mango glaze, fresh mango chunks, coconut flakes, and mint on a white plate.
Maryam

No Bake Mango Cheesecake

Creamy tropical cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust and silky mango topping that sets in the fridge, no oven required.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 387

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs about 12 full crackers
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
For the Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese 2 packages, full fat, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream cold
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
For the Mango Topping
  • 2 large ripe mango about 2 cups diced, divided
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tbsp cold water

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Food Processor or Blender
  • Electric Mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Fine-Mesh Sieve

Method
 

Make the Crust
  1. Stir graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until it looks like wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan using the bottom of a measuring cup. Chill while you make the filling.
Make the Filling
  1. Beat cream cheese on medium speed until completely smooth, about 2 minutes. Add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy and no lumps remain, scraping down the bowl twice.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks, about 3-4 minutes. Fold whipped cream and vanilla into the cream cheese mixture in two additions, cutting through the center and turning the bowl until just combined and no streaks remain.
  3. Spread filling evenly over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with an offset spatula. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until completely set.
Make the Mango Topping
  1. Puree 1.5 cups diced mango with sugar and lime juice until completely smooth. Press through a fine-mesh sieve to remove fibers; you should have about 1 cup puree.
  2. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl. Let sit 5 minutes to bloom, then microwave 10-15 seconds until liquid and clear. Whisk immediately into the mango puree.
  3. Pour mango mixture over the set cheesecake, tilting the pan to create an even layer. Arrange remaining diced mango on top. Refrigerate 30 minutes until topping is set. Run a thin knife around the edge before releasing the springform.

Notes

Use the ripest mangoes you can find - they should give slightly when pressed and smell fragrant at the stem. If your mangoes are fibrous, the sieve step is essential for a silky topping. For a make-ahead dessert, the cheesecake base can be prepared up to 2 days ahead; add the mango topping the day you plan to serve for the freshest color and flavor.