Why is there a separate mango jelly layer on top?

The mango jelly layer serves two purposes. First it creates the most visually stunning and completely professional glossy mirror-like top surface that makes this cheesecake look like it came from a French patisserie. Second it adds a concentrated and vibrant layer of pure mango flavor and a different and contrasting jelly-like texture that makes each slice have three completely distinct and complementary texture experiences from the crispy crust through the airy filling to the silky jelly.

Can I use frozen mangoes instead of fresh?

Yes. Thaw completely to room temperature before processing into a puree. Some varieties of frozen mango are very sweet and produce excellent results. Fresh ripe mangoes generally produce a more fragrant and vibrant-colored result but frozen mangoes are a completely acceptable and delicious substitute.

Why must the jelly layer set only in the refrigerator and not the freezer?

The jelly layer contains a higher concentration of gelatin relative to its liquid volume than the cheesecake layer. In the freezer, the higher gelatin content causes the jelly to set with an unpleasantly grainy and separated texture. In the refrigerator, the gelatin sets slowly and evenly into the most silky and smooth jelly texture.

No-Bake Mango Cheesecake Easy Creamy Summer Tropical Recipe

Description

The most creamy and tropical No-Bake Mango Cheesecake made with a cinnamon graham cracker crust a light and airy mango cheesecake filling of cream cheese sour cream gelatin vanilla and whipped cream folded through and a glossy fresh mango jelly top layer with lemon juice all set in the refrigerator for the most spectacular three-layer no-bake summer cheesecake.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/3 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs finely pulverized

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted

1 tbsp Light Brown Sugar

1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon

1/2 tsp Salt for crust

3/4 cup Fresh Mango Puree for cheesecake approximately 3 mangoes

4 1/2 tsp Gelatin Powder for cheesecake

1/2 cup Cold Water for cheesecake gelatin

14 oz Full-Fat Block Cream Cheese room temperature

1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp Full-Fat Sour Cream

1/4 cup Granulated Sugar plus 1/4 cup for whipped cream

1/2 tsp Salt for filling

1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

1 3/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream cold

1/2 cup Cold Water for jelly

2 1/2 tsp Gelatin Powder for jelly

1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp Fresh Mango Puree for jelly

1 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. Line 9-inch springform pan bottom with parchment. Line sides with cake collar or parchment strip.

2. Pulverize graham crackers. Mix with brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter.

3. Press firmly into pan bottom with flat-bottomed glass. Set aside.

4. Puree mango until smooth. Divide 200g for filling and 100g for jelly.

5. Bloom 4 1/2 tsp gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water 5 minutes. Microwave until dissolved. Cool 5 minutes.

6. Beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add 1/4 cup sugar. Beat creamy.

7. Add 200g mango puree, salt, vanilla, and cooled gelatin. Beat until no lumps.

8. Whip cold heavy cream with remaining 1/4 cup sugar to stiff peaks. Do not over-whip.

9. Fold whipped cream into mango cream cheese mixture until just combined.

10. Pour over crust. Smooth top. Tap pan. Freeze 2 hours or refrigerate 4 hours until set.

11. Bloom 2 1/2 tsp gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water 5 minutes. Microwave until dissolved.

12. Add room temperature 100g mango puree and lemon juice. Stir until combined. Cool 5 minutes.

13. Pour gently over set cheesecake. Tilt to spread evenly.

14. Refrigerate only 2 to 3 more hours until jelly set. Do not freeze.

15. Remove collar and ring. Decorate with fresh mango and serve.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert, Cheesecake, No Bake
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: Asian American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 349
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 354mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 13g
Cholesterol: 66mg

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