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Mango Cheesecake with a Coconut Graham Cracker Crust

Tara Kringlen
Creamy cheesecake swirled with fresh mango puree on top of a crunchy coconut laced graham cracker crust. This mango cheesecake has all the tropical vibes!
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cooling/Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 461 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs about 14 full graham cracker sheets
  • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 5 tablespoon unsalted butter melted

Mango Puree

  • 1 mango peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or less if your mango is really sweet and ripe
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cheesecake

  • 3 8 oz packages cream cheese full fat, softened
  • 1 ⅓ cup sugar
  • 4 Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

Crust

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Crush the graham crackers using a food processor or place in a zip top bag and crush them using a rolling pin.
  • Combine the crushed graham crackers, shredded coconut and melted butter, stirring until combined.
  • Pour the crumbs into a 9 in spring from pan and press into the bottom of the pan only using fingers or the bottom of a glass to press it down tightly.
  • Bake the crust for 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Mango Puree

  • Combine mango, sugar, and vanilla in a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.

Cheesecake

  • Prepare the springform pan for a water bath. Once the crust has cooled, wrap the springform pan with 2 layers of heavy-duty foil wrapping and folding the edges at least ⅔ up the sides of the pan.
  • Combine the softened cream cheese and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment (or use a hand mixer) and mix on medium until smooth, about 2-3 minutes scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  • Add the vanilla and salt and mix until combined, about 10 seconds.
  • Add the heavy cream and mix until incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan over the crust.
  • Dollop half of the mango puree (about ¼ cup) over the top of the cheesecake batter. Use a knife to gently swirl the mango through the cheesecake. Some will sink down into the cheesecake.
  • Place the springform pan into a roasting pan and place in the oven. Carefully pour very hot water into the roasting pan until it comes about halfway up the sides of the springform pan being careful not to get any water between the pan and the foil.
  • Bake the cheesecake at 325 degrees for 75 minutes to 85 minutes. The cheesecake is done when the middle is still slightly jiggly but the edges are set. You can also use an instant read thermometer inserted into the center. The cheesecake should be 150-155 degrees.
  • Turn the oven off and prop open the oven door with a wooden spoon. Allow to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
  • Remove the roasting pan from the oven and remove the cheesecake from the water and foil. Cool for another hour on the wire rack.
  • Place the cheesecake in the refrigerator, covering the top with foil or plastic wrap and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Serve with the reserved mango puree.

Notes

  • See post for tips on preventing cracks.
  • Store the cheesecake covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 461kcal
Keyword cheesecake, coconut graham cracker crust, graham cracker crust, mango, mango cheesecake
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