There is only one good thing about summer in India. Mangoes!! I’ve been wanting to try out a cheesecake for ages and thought why not make one with mangoes. Update: there is a more recent baked mango cheesecake here! This version makes a smaller one, baked as bars and it’s equally good!
It is the perfect cold, creamy, fruity summer dessert!
What you’ll need:
For the crust:
1 cup Marie biscuit crumbs (approximately 20 biscuits)
1/3 cup caster sugar
4 tbsps melted, unsalted butter
For the filling:
2 ripe mangoes, pureed
150 gms cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup caster sugar
2 eggs
2 tsps vanilla essence
What to do:
1. Preheat your oven to 160C and get started on the crust.
2. Blitz the biscuits in a blender or food processor and add to a bowl with the sugar and melted butter. Stir to combine and when you press a little of this mixture between your fingers, it should clump together.
4. Press the mixture evenly into the base of an 8×8 inch baking pan, lined with baking paper.
5. Bake the crust for about 10 minutes till it browns.
6. While the crust cools, start the filling. I made it in a food processor but you can use a hand mixer and mixing bowl too.
7. Beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla till smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each.
8. Add the mango puree and blend again till it is completely incorporated.
9. Pour into the crust (which should be completely cooled) and bake the cake for about 40 minutes till the edges are golden brown. The center might still be a little wobbly, that’s fine.
10. Let the cake cool completely and then refrigerate overnight.
11. Loosen the sides of the cake and then slice. I made 16 square bars of the cake and topped them with chopped mangoes. Delish.
trev says
How many gms or ounces was the box of creme cheese
The Desserted Girl says
200 gms
Melissa @ The Glen House says
Wow! I’m obsessed with mangoes! This looks great xx
The Desserted Girl says
Let me know if you try them out 🙂 They’re really good!
Madhura says
Great recipe! It’s hard to find recipes that have ingredients you can get off shelves here 🙂
Though, I might add:
Digestive biscuits with sugar and a little cinnamon also make a great crust. Try Britannia Cream Cheese as well, tastes quite nice!
Last thing, try using a water bath to bake cheesecakes, it makes em beautifully creamy, moist and evenly baked.
Thanks and Happy Baking 😀
Gayatri says
Thanks for the tips Madhura! I don’t have an oven or a basin big enough for a water bath right now but do intend to try it someday 🙂 Thankfully, the cheesecake turns out great even without it! I like the idea of adding cinnamon too! Unfortunately I couldn’t locate Britannia Cream Cheese after seeing it once at Food Hall, but I’m going to try again! Let me know how this recipe works out for you and Happy Baking!
Mikhail Fidel D'souza says
Dude bake for us
Gayatri says
When I call you guys home, for sure 😀