Description
Mangolassi Cheesecake is a tropical delight that perfectly marries the creamy richness of traditional cheesecake with the refreshing sweetness of mango. This easy-to-make dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious filling infused with mango puree, making it ideal for summer gatherings or any occasion. Serve it chilled for an unforgettable treat that captures the essence of sunny days and warm memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mango puree (fresh or canned)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes; let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, mango puree, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gently incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing just until blended.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are firm but center jiggles slightly.
- Let cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For a gluten-free option, replace graham crackers with crushed nuts or gluten-free cookies. - Enhance flavor by adding spices like cardamom or cinnamon to the filling.