Dessert

Mango Cheesecake

A slice of mango cheesecake on a white plate, with a smooth golden top and a graham cracker crust visible
Prep
35 minutes
Cook
55 minutes
Servings
12
CaribbeanMediumDessertVegetarian

About this dish

This mango cheesecake brings the tropical sunshine of Jamaica straight to your table. With a buttery graham cracker crust, a silky cream cheese filling swirled with ripe mango purée, and a glossy mango glaze on top, it's a refreshing twist on a classic.

Perfect for Sunday dinner or a special celebration—just don't skimp on the nutmeg in the crust, eh? It's that warm spice that makes it truly Caribbean.

Ingredients

UK and US measurements are both included for every recipe.

Graham cracker crumbs

other

200 g

Imperial measurement: 1 ¾ cups

Melted butter

fat

85 g

Imperial measurement: 6 tbsp

Granulated sugar

other

50 g

Imperial measurement: ¼ cup

Ground nutmeg

spice

½ tsp

Cream cheese, softened

dairy

680 g

Imperial measurement: 3 (8 oz) packages

Granulated sugar

other

200 g

Imperial measurement: 1 cup

Vanilla extract

liquid

1 tsp

Salt

spice

¼ tsp

Eggs, large

dairy

3

Sour cream

dairy

120 ml

Imperial measurement: ½ cup

Mango purée

fruit

240 ml

Imperial measurement: 1 cup

Mango purée (for swirl)

fruit

60 ml

Imperial measurement: ¼ cup

Method

1

Preheat and prepare crust

15 minutes

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 50g (¼ cup) sugar, and nutmeg. Add melted butter and stir until fully moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of a 23cm (9-inch) springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.

2

Make cheesecake filling

10 minutes

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 200g (1 cup) sugar with an electric mixer on medium until smooth. Add vanilla, salt, eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in sour cream and 1 cup mango purée until just combined.

3

Assemble and swirl

5 minutes

Pour filling over the cooled crust. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining ¼ cup mango purée on top and swirl gently with a knife or toothpick.

4

Bake in water bath

55 minutes

Wrap the bottom of the springform pan with aluminum foil to prevent leaks. Place in a large roasting pan and fill the roasting pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 50-55 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center still jiggles slightly.

5

Cool and refrigerate

7 hours

Turn off oven, leave the door ajar, and let cheesecake rest in the cooling water bath for 1 hour. Remove from water bath, take off foil, and cool on a wire rack to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.

6

Serve

5 minutes

Run a knife around the edge of the pan before releasing the springform. Slice and serve chilled. Garnish with fresh mango slices if desired.

Equipment

  • 23cm (9-inch) springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Blender or food processor for mango purée
  • Aluminum foil
  • Roasting pan (for water bath)
  • Wire rack

Nutrition facts

420 kcal
Calories
7 g
Protein
42 g
Carbohydrates
24 g
Fat
1 g
Fiber
320 mg
Sodium

Tips

  • Use ripe yet firm mangoes for the purée, they should be fragrant and yield slightly to pressure but not mushy.
  • Chill the cheesecake overnight for the cleanest slices and the best flavor development.
  • To avoid cracks, don't overmix the filling once the eggs are added, and always use a water bath for gentle heat.

Serving suggestions

  • Serve chilled with fresh mango slices or a drizzle of mango coulis. A dollop of whipped cream is a nice touch but not necessary.

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Aaliyah Campbell

Recipe by

Aaliyah Campbell

Specialises in Jamaican cuisine

Aaliyah learned jerk chicken from her uncle in Kingston and hasn't looked back. Her secret is burning the scotch bonnets just a little.

Describe yourself in three words: Laid-back but fiercely protective of proper spice levels.