Description
Mango magic meets creamy cheesecake in this tropical baked mango meringue cheesecake, blending zesty Caribbean flavors with silky smooth textures. Sweet tangy mangoes and cloud-like meringue create a luxurious dessert you cannot resist diving into.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mango puree (fresh or canned)
- 3 large eggs
- 3 large egg whites
Crust Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (76 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a buttery foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar until achieving a sandy texture. Firmly press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even base layer. Bake at 350F for 10 minutes, then allow to cool completely.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until velvety smooth. Incorporate sugar gradually, ensuring thorough integration. Gently fold in eggs one at a time, maintaining a consistent, creamy consistency. Infuse the mixture with vibrant mango puree and fragrant vanilla extract, stirring until uniformly blended.
- Transfer the luscious cheesecake filling onto the prepared crust, spreading evenly. Bake at 350F for 45-50 minutes, watching for a subtle jiggle in the center that indicates perfect doneness.
- Craft a billowy meringue by whisking egg whites with cream of tartar until soft, cloud-like peaks emerge. Gradually introduce sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture forms glossy, stiff peaks. Enhance with a whisper of vanilla.
- Artfully spread the meringue across the cooled cheesecake, creating elegant, dramatic peaks and swirls. Return to the oven, reducing temperature to 325F, and bake for 10-15 minutes until the meringue achieves a delicate golden hue.
- Remove from oven and allow the tropical masterpiece to cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to set, allowing flavors to harmonize and texture to firm.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling without overmixing.
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overbaking and using a water bath during baking for gentle, even heat distribution.
- Stabilize meringue by adding cream of tartar and ensuring absolutely no yolk contamination when separating eggs.
- Create decorative meringue peaks using the back of a spoon or kitchen torch for a professional, golden-brown finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg