Dessert
Mango Cheesecake

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
other200 g
Imperial measurement: 1 ¾ cups
Melted butter
fat85 g
Imperial measurement: 6 tbsp
Granulated sugar
other50 g
Imperial measurement: ¼ cup
Ground nutmeg
spice½ tsp
Cream cheese, softened
dairy680 g
Imperial measurement: 3 (8 oz) packages
Granulated sugar
other200 g
Imperial measurement: 1 cup
Vanilla extract
liquid1 tsp
Salt
spice¼ tsp
Eggs, large
dairy3
Sour cream
dairy120 ml
Imperial measurement: ½ cup
Mango purée
fruit240 ml
Imperial measurement: 1 cup
Mango purée (for swirl)
fruit60 ml
Imperial measurement: ¼ cup
Method
Preheat and prepare crust
15 minutesPreheat 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.
Make cheesecake filling
10 minutesIn 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.
Assemble and swirl
5 minutesPour filling over the cooled crust. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining ¼ cup mango purée on top and swirl gently with a knife or toothpick.
Bake in water bath
55 minutesWrap 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.
Cool and refrigerate
7 hoursTurn 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.
Serve
5 minutesRun 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
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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Recipe by
Aaliyah Campbell
Specialises in Jamaican cuisineAaliyah 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.