No-Bake Mango Cheesecake
A deliciously creamy and tropical dessert that's perfect for gatherings and doesn't require any baking!
Ingredients
Crust
- 300 g crushed cookies
- 150 g melted butter
Filling
- 400 g cream cheese softened for mixing
- 200 ml heavy cream whipped until stiff peaks form
- 1 cup mango purée or fresh mango purée
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 packet gelatin (optional) for setting
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the crushed cookies and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold it gently into the cream cheese mixture.
- Stir in the mango purée until well combined. If using gelatin, dissolve it in warm water and mix it in as well.
- Pour the mango filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve chilled, garnished with fresh mango slices if desired.
Notes
Make sure to allow the cheesecake sufficient time to firm up; patience truly pays off! Mixing the cream cheese with the sugar and vanilla thoroughly is crucial for a smooth texture.