Description
Creamy lemon mango swirl cheesecake brings tropical paradise to dessert lovers’ dreams. Silky layers of tangy citrus and sweet mango dance across a buttery graham cracker crust, promising pure bliss with each delightful slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (453 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mango puree
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
Garnish and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the springform pan by lightly greasing and lining the bottom with parchment paper at 325F (165C).
- Crush graham crackers and blend with sugar and melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly and evenly across the pan’s bottom to create a compact crust.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the cream cheese and sugar until silky smooth, incorporating sour cream gradually and adding eggs one at a time, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, mango puree, and lemon zest, maintaining a consistent texture throughout the cheesecake batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared crust, spreading it uniformly to ensure an even surface.
- Create decorative mango swirls by dropping spoonfuls of sweetened mango puree across the batter’s surface, then using a knife to create elegant, marbled patterns.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center appears slightly firm and jiggly, then allow the cheesecake to rest inside the oven with the door slightly ajar for one hour after turning off the heat.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for a minimum of 4 hours to achieve optimal setting and flavor development.
Notes
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing the cheesecake batter and baking at a lower temperature.
- Ensure smooth swirls by using room temperature mango puree and gently dragging a knife through the batter in a figure-eight motion.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs.
- Enhance flavor by using fresh, ripe mangoes for puree and adding a hint of cardamom or ginger to complement the tropical notes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 206
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg