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    No Bake Mango Cheesecake

    Published: Jul 29, 2023 · by Debra with Leave a Comment · 2417 words. About 13 minutes to read this article. · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This no bake mango cheesecake is light, creamy, and delicious, with a simple press-in graham cracker crust. Make it with fresh, frozen or canned mango. The super easy food processor method ensures the smoothest texture every time.

    A no bake mango cheesecake topped with fresh mango slices arranged in a crescent moon shape, and fresh mint and basil leaves on a blue plate. There are three gold forks to the left and a blue napkin to the right of the plate.

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    I mean it when I say this mango cheesecake recipe is literally effortless and comes out perfectly every time. Let me explain.

    First, we're using a little gelatin to ensure that it sets up properly, and don't be afraid! I've got tips and tricks to help you along the way.

    Secondly, we're going to make it entirely in the food processor. No whipping cream separately and folding it in, no stand mixer, no multiple mixing bowls.

    The texture is smooth and silky, it's lighter on sugar so the mango flavor shines through, and it's the most beautiful color!

    Love fresh mango as much as I do? Try my mango slaw, or this mango avocado salsa!

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients for no bake mango cheesecake
    • How to make no bake mango cheesecake
    • Mango cheesecake tips
    • FAQ
    • Storage and make ahead
    • Freezing
    • More no bake dessert recipes
    • Recipe
    Ingredients for mango cheesecake: Three mangos, three limes, 3 graham crackers, and small glass bowls of brown sugar, butter, sugar, cream cheese, gelatin, and heavy cream.

    Ingredients for no bake mango cheesecake

    For the mango cheesecake filling:

    • Mango: I love to make this with fresh mangoes when they are in season, but you can make it year round with frozen mangoes or canned or frozen mango puree. If using fresh, I prefer yellow mangoes, however red mangoes work just fine too.
    • Cream cheese: How can you have cheesecake without cream cheese? Use the full-fat kind.
    • Heavy cream: The heavy cream ensures that all of our other ingredients come together to form a silky texture.
    • Gelatin powder and hot water: Don't be afraid of the gelatin. It's easy to use once you know a few tips and it's what helps our mango cheesecake hold its shape with no baking.
    • Lime juice and zest: Mango and lime love each other. We'll use a bit of lime juice for acidity and the zest to add a floral quality.
    • Sugar: Regular granulated sugar, you don't need superfine. The sugar will easily melt into the other ingredients because of the food processor method we'll use to mix up the filling.

    For the cheesecake crust:

    • Graham crackers: This is the classic choice. Feel free to mix it up and try the same amount of your favorite cookie, if you like.
    • Brown sugar: Light or dark, the brown sugar adds and earthy sweetness that complements the mango.
    • Melted butter: For a classic press-in crust.
    • Kosher salt: We need that bit of salt to balance out the sweet/tart flavors of the cheesecake filling.

    Optional toppings:

    • Fresh mango
    • Basil leaves or mint leaves
    • Lime zest
    • Whipped cream

    How to make no bake mango cheesecake

    We're going to mix up our mango cheesecake entirely in the food processor. This method is adapted from Recipe Tin Eats. If you don't have a food processor, you can use a hand mixer, but you will need to start with frozen mango pulp or canned mango puree, instead of fresh or frozen mangoes.

    Before you begin: This method requires a LARGE food processor, at least 10 cups. If your food processor is smaller, you can remove the mango and just process the other ingredients in batches. Then transfer to a bowl and stir in the mango until filly incorporated.

    A spring form pan lined with parchment paper.

    Step 1: Prep the pan

    Butter the sides and bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Flip the bottom upside down and cover with a sheet of parchment paper that is large enough to stick out of the sides.

    Close the pan around the parchment-lined bottom, making sure it fits securely into the grooves and is not moving up or down once you close it. This is a little tricky, but keep going and you'll get it.

    Line the sides of the pan with parchment paper.

    TIP: We're turning the bottom of the pan upside down so that it's easier to transfer the mango cheesecake to a serving plate once it's done. If you find this too difficult to maneuver, just put the bottom of the pan in as you normally would, and line it with parchment. Then you can just transfer the pan bottom to the plate with the cheesecake still on it.

    A small food processor with graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar next to a small bowl of melted butter.

    Step 2: Make the crust

    In a small food processor, pulse the graham crackers until they have a fine, sandy texture. Add the brown sugar and kosher salt and pulse a couple more times to combine, then add the melted butter and pulse until it comes together.

    A woman's hand is shown pressing a graham cracker crust into a springform pan.

    Use your hands to press the crust into the pan, making sure it is evenly distributed and goes right up to the edges of the pan all the way around.

    Place in the freezer to chill while you make the filling.

    A small whisk in a rectangular glass container of clear liquid gelatin.

    Step 3: Mix the gelatin

    In a wide, shallow container, whisk the gelatin with hot water (120 to 140 degrees F) until completely dissolved. Allow to set up for 5 minutes while you prepare the rest of the filling.

    It will thicken, but it should not have any clumps. It should still be liquid enough to pour. If it has lumps or is too solid, see tips below to find out how to fix it.

    NOTE: If using fresh mango, be sure your mango is peeled and sliced before you mix the gelatin so it doesn't sit too long and get too firm.

    Pureed mango in a food processor.

    Step 4: Puree the mango

    Add sliced fresh mango or drained frozen mango to a 10 cup or larger food processor and run on high until it is very smooth. (If using canned mango puree you can skip this step.)

    Here is a helpful video that shows how to cut a mango in case you need it.

    Mango cheesecake filling in a food processor.

    Step 5: Finish the cheesecake filling

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN: This method requires a LARGE food processor, at least 10 cups. If your food processor is smaller, you can remove the mango and just process the other ingredients. Then transfer to a bowl and stir in the mango until filly incorporated.

    Add the heavy cream, softened cream cheese, lime juice, lime zest, and gelatin mixture to the food processor and run on high until the mixture is completely smooth.

    Mango cheesecake filling in a springform pan ready to be chilled.

    Step 6: Chill the mango cheesecake overnight

    Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and cover with aluminum foil. Allow to chill overnight.

    To serve, top with lime zest, decorate with fresh mango or herbs if desired.

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    Mango cheesecake tips

    • It's very important to use a wide flat container to bloom the gelatin. surface. The powder has to touch the water to start to dissolve properly and we're using a fair amount of it here.
    • If you have clumps in your gelatin mixture or if it has set up too solid, pop it into the microwave for 10 - 15 seconds at a time until it's liquid enough to stir to dissolve. If you still have a clump or two, pick it out.
    • Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before you begin. You may still see some tiny white lumps when you first begin to mix the ingredients together, but keep running the food processor until they disappear. The warmth of the gelatin mixture and the heat from the blades should ensure that it blends in completely.
    • Flipping the bottom of the springform pan makes transferring the mango cheesecake to a serving plate a bit easier. Make sure you do this immediately after removing it from the fridge while the crust is still very cold and solid. Gently loosen the crust from the parchment by running a knife under it, then use one large or two smaller spatulas to slide it onto the plate.

    FAQ

    Should you bake the crust of a no bake cheesecake?

    No, you don't need to bake the crust. We're using melted butter that will solidify and hold the graham cracker crumbs together once it's chilled again. Since our mango cheesecake will always be kept refrigerated, baking is not necessary.

    Why is my no bake cheesecake not firm?

    It could be a problem with the gelatin: did you use warm water to activate it and ensure that there were no clumps? Or it could be that you used low fat cream cheese: low fat does not set up firmly and could cause the cheesecake to collapse. Or perhaps you didn't chill it long enough: you must let this mango cheesecake chill for at least 8 hours before serving.

    Can I use frozen mango for cheesecake?

    Yes you can enjoy this mango cheesecake year round by using frozen mango to make it. Just be sure that you let it thaw and drain before you puree it in the food processor.

    Storage and make ahead

    You can make the crust up to 3 days ahead and keep it in the freezer. If using fresh mangoes, the mango puree can be made one day ahead.

    Make your no bake mango cheesecake up to 2 days ahead, keep it in the springform pan covered with foil in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Freezing

    This no bake mango cheesecake freezes well in individual slices. Place in an airtight container and allow to freeze overnight. Then wrap each slice in plastic wrap or foil to protect it and freeze for up to 2 months.

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    Recipe

    A no bake mango cheesecake topped with fresh mango slices arranged in a crescent moon shape, and fresh mint and basil leaves on a blue plate. There are three gold forks to the left and a blue napkin to the right of the plate.

    No Bake Mango Cheesecake

    This no bake mango cheesecake is light, creamy, and delicious, with a simple press-in graham cracker crust. Make it with fresh, frozen or canned mango. The super easy food processor method ensures the smoothest texture every time.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Indian
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: mango cheesecake, no bake mango cheesecake
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Chilling Time: 8 hours hours
    Total Time: 8 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 466kcal

    Equipment

    • 9-inch springform pan
    • food processor
    • mini food processor optional, for making the graham cracker crust

    Ingredients

    Graham Cracker Crust

    • 5 ounces graham crackers
    • 2 tablespoon dark brown sugar
    • ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

    Mango Cheesecake Filling

    • 2 packets gelatin powder such as Knox (1 tablespoon + 1½ teaspoon or 14 grams)
    • ½ cup hot water
    • 1½ cups mango puree from fresh, frozen or canned mangoes
    • 16 ounces softened cream cheese
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • zest of one lime

    Optional toppings

    • lime zest
    • sliced or cubed fresh mango
    • fresh mint or basil leaves
    • whipped cream
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    Instructions

    Graham Cracker Crust

    • Butter the sides and bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Flip the bottom upside down and cover with a sheet of parchment paper that is large enough to stick out of the sides. Close the pan around the parchment-lined bottom, making sure it fits securely into the grooves and is not moving up or down once you close it. This might be a little tricky at first. Line the sides of the pan with parchment paper. See note.
    • In a small or large food processor, pulse the graham crackers until they have a fine, sandy texture. Add the brown sugar and kosher salt and pulse a couple more times to combine, then add the melted butter and pulse until it comes together. (I like to use the mini food processor for this step so you don't have to wash dishes in between, but the large food processor is fine.)
    • Use your hands to press the crust into the pan, making sure it is evenly distributed and goes right up to the edges of the pan all the way around. Place in the freezer to chill while you make the filling.

    Mango Cheesecake Filling

    • BEFORE YOU BEGIN: This method requires a LARGE food processor, at least 10 cups. If your food processor is smaller, you can remove the mango and just process the other ingredients. Then transfer to a bowl and stir in the mango until filly incorporated.
    • If using fresh mango, peel and slice it now.
    • In a wide, shallow container, whisk the gelatin with hot water (120 to 140 degrees F) until completely dissolved. Allow to set up for 5 minutes while you prepare the rest of the filling. It will thicken, but it should not have any clumps. It should still be liquid enough to pour. If it has lumps or is too solid, see tips below to find out how to fix it.
    • Add sliced fresh mango or thawed and drained frozen mango chunks to the food processor and run on high until it is very smooth. (If using canned mango puree you can skip this step.)
    • Add the heavy cream, softened cream cheese, lime juice, lime zest, and gelatin mixture to the food processor and run on high until the mixture is completely smooth.
    • Pour the filling over the crust and cover with aluminum foil. Allow to chill overnight. To serve, top with lime zest, decorate with fresh mango or herbs if desired.

    Notes

    • You can make this without a food processor using a hand mixer. But you'll need to start with frozen or canned mango puree instead of fresh mango.
    • We're turning the bottom of the pan upside down so that it's easier to transfer the cheesecake to a serving plate once it's done. If you find this too difficult to maneuver, just put the bottom of the pan in as you normally would, and line it with parchment. Then you can just transfer the pan bottom to the plate with the cheesecake still on it.
    • It's very important to use a wide flat surface or water to dissolve the gelatin. The powder has to touch the water to start to dissolve properly and we're using a fair amount of it here. If you have clumps in your gelatin mixture or if it has set up too solid, pop it into the microwave for 10 - 15 seconds at a time until it's liquid enough to stir to dissolve. If you still have a clump or two, pick it out.
    • Flipping the bottom of the springform pan makes transferring the mango cheesecake to a serving plate a bit easier. Make sure you do this immediately after removing it from the fridge while the crust is still very cold and solid. Gently loosen the crust from the parchment by running a knife under it, then use one large or two smaller spatulas to slide it onto the plate.
    • Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before you begin. You may still see some tiny white lumps when you first begin to mix the ingredients together, but keep running the food processor until they disappear. The warmth of the gelatin mixture and the heat from the blades should ensure that it blends in completely.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1894IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg

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