Description
This tropical cheesecake combines lush mango and tart passion fruit on a velvety cream cheese base, all set on a spiced gingersnap crust—a bright, exotic dessert bursting with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mango purée (for filling)
- 1/2 cup mango purée (for topping)
- 1/2 cup passion fruit pulp (with seeds)
- 2 tbsp sugar (for topping)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix gingersnap crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, sour cream, and 1/4 cup mango purée until just combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until the center is just set and slightly jiggly.
- Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the topping, combine 1/2 cup mango purée, passion fruit pulp, and 2 tbsp sugar in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 3–5 minutes.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until the mixture thickens slightly. Let cool completely.
- Spoon the cooled topping over the chilled cheesecake and smooth evenly.
- Garnish with passion fruit shells or mango slices before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen mango for the purée. Strain for a smoother texture.
- Passion fruit pulp can be found fresh or frozen—adjust sugar based on tartness.
- For easier slicing, dip knife in hot water and wipe clean between cuts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
