How to Make Mango Cheesecake | Recipe

This month’s recipe is a sinfully good Mango Cheesecake prepared by our head chef, Jose. Sometimes referred to as the “king of the fruits,” mango is a popular and highly nutritious fruit available year-round. Another term often associated with mango, the main ingredient in our Mango Cheesecake, is superfruit or superfood.

What is a Superfruit?

You might imagine superpowers or flying mangoes, but a superfruit is simply a marketing term for less common fruits with potential health benefits. In the case of mango, it truly lives up to the title. Mangos are low in calories, with about 100 calories per cup, and packed with more than 20 different vitamins and minerals. Plus, they’re fat-free, sodium-free, and cholesterol-free — que rico, as we say in Costa Rica!

Origins of Mango

The mango’s scientific name is Mangifera Indica, belonging to the plant family Anacardiaceae. This yellow, fibrous fruit originated in southern Asia, specifically in the foothills of the Himalayas in northeastern India, Burma, and Bangladesh. Over time, mango trees spread worldwide and now thrive in most tropical and subtropical regions. India remains the top producer, accounting for nearly half of the global supply, with China, Thailand, and Pakistan also contributing significantly.

Medicinal Uses of the Mango Tree

Beyond the fruit, the mango tree itself offers various medicinal benefits. Dried mango flowers act as astringents, helping with diarrhea, chronic dysentery, catarrh of the bladder, and chronic urethritis. The bark contains mangiferin, an astringent used to treat rheumatism and diphtheria in India. Additionally, resinous gum from the trunk can be applied to cracked skin or scabies and is believed helpful for syphilis.

Practical Uses of Mango Wood

The wood of the mango tree is versatile and durable. When kiln-dried or seasoned in saltwater, it becomes medium-strong, coarse-textured, and easy to work with. In India, it’s commonly used for rafters, joists, window frames, boats, and plywood. The wood also makes excellent charcoal, and the bark, containing 16% to 20% tannin, is used for tanning hides. Interestingly, it also yields a yellow dye or, when mixed with turmeric and lime, a vibrant rose-pink dye.

Enjoy the Tropical Taste of Mango Cheesecake

Combining the tropical sweetness of mango with the creamy richness of cheesecake results in a truly indulgent dessert. Whether you’re savoring it after a meal or enjoying it as a special treat, this Mango Cheesecake is sure to delight your taste buds.

Now, what we know you all have been waiting for…our decadent Mango Cheese Cake Recipe!

Mango Cheese Cake Recipe

From the Kitchen of Blue Osa

Ingredients

Crust
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted

Filling
3 large ripe mangoes, cubed
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
Garnishes: fresh mango slices, fresh berries, fresh mint

Preparation

Crust
Stir together the graham crackers crumbs, sugar and melted butter in a bowl

Press into bottom and 1-inch up sides of a buttered, 9-inch spring form pan.

Bake at 325º for 12 minutes.

Remove from oven, and set aside.

Filling

Process mangoes in food processor until pureed.

With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, 1 1/4 cups sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.

Beat in eggs 1 at a time, mixing just until yellow disappears after each addition.
Stir in mango puree.
Pour batter into prepared crust.

Bake at 325º for 1 hour and 25 minutes.
Cool in pan on a wire rack 1 hour.
Cover and chill 8 hours. Garnish with fresh mango, if desired.

Voila! You won’t want to make any other type of cheesecake after you taste the sweet and texturally pleasing sabores (flavors) of this desert!

Tell us how it turned out! Let us know the results of using our mango cheesecake recipe in the comments below.

Pin this post for later!