Description
A deliciously light and jiggly Japanese-style cheesecake infused with tropical mango flavor. This airy dessert combines the creamy richness of cream cheese with the natural sweetness of ripe mangoes for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
- Ripe mangoes – 2 large (2 cups puree)
- Cream cheese – 8 oz, softened
- Granulated sugar – 3/4 cup
- Large eggs – 3 eggs
- Heavy cream – 1 cup
- Unflavored gelatin – 1 tbsp
- Mango puree – 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Preparation – Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C). Grease 8-inch springform pan and line bottom with parchment paper.
- Gelatin blooming – Sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons cold water in small bowl. Let bloom for 5 minutes until absorbed.
- Mango mixture – Blend ripe mangoes and softened cream cheese until completely smooth and creamy.
- Sugar incorporation – Add granulated sugar to mango mixture and blend until fully combined and smooth.
- Egg addition – Add eggs one at a time, blending just until combined after each addition. Don’t overmix.
- Gelatin integration – Microwave bloomed gelatin for 10 seconds until melted. Stir into mango mixture immediately.
- Baking process – Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in center.
- Cooling method – Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
Notes
- Room temperature ingredients blend more easily and create smoother texture without lumps
- Don’t open the oven door during baking as temperature changes can cause cracking
- Use ripe mangoes for maximum sweetness and easier blending into smooth puree
- Cool gradually to prevent sudden temperature changes that cause surface cracks
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Mango Japanese Cheesecake, Japanese cheesecake, mango dessert, jiggly cheesecake, tropical dessert, light cheesecake