Description
This No Bake Mango Cheesecake is a luscious, creamy dessert perfect for warm days when you want something sweet without turning on the oven. Featuring a crunchy vanilla wafer crust and a smooth cream cheese filling enhanced with tangy sour cream and light whipped topping, it’s topped with vibrant mango jam and optional fresh mango and mint for a tropical twist. Easy to prepare and delightfully refreshing, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Crust
- 45 vanilla wafers (169 grams)
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted (85 grams, ¾ stick)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (38 grams)
Filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (454 grams, 2 bricks)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar (85 grams)
- 1½ cups sour cream, room temperature (341 grams)
- 16 ounces whipped topping, thawed if frozen (454 grams, 1 tub)
Topping
- 17 ounces mango jam (482 grams, 1 jar)
- Fresh mango (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh mint (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Process Crust Ingredients: Use a food processor to break down the vanilla wafers into fine crumbs, then add melted butter and granulated sugar to the crumbs.
- Combine Crust Mixture: Mix the crumbs, butter, and sugar together in the food processor until fully combined, about 1 minute, ensuring the mixture holds together when pressed.
- Press and Chill Crust: Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Place the pan in the freezer to chill for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: While the crust chills, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl with a hand mixer until the mixture is soft, fluffy, and fully combined.
- Add Sour Cream: Beat in the room-temperature sour cream until incorporated smoothly into the cream cheese mixture.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until the filling is smooth and silky, taking care to maintain its light texture.
- Assemble Cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the chilled vanilla wafer crust in the springform pan and smooth the top evenly.
- Chill to Set: Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or preferably overnight to allow the cheesecake to fully set and firm up.
- Add Mango Topping: Once the cheesecake is set, spread the mango jam evenly over the top.
- Garnish: Optionally, garnish with fresh mango slices and sprigs of fresh mint for a bright, fresh finish before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese, sour cream, and butter are at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
- Chilling the crust in the freezer ensures a firm base that holds up well against the creamy filling.
- You can substitute mango jam with fresh pureed mango for a fresher topping if preferred.
- Use a spatula to gently fold the whipped topping in order to keep the filling light and airy.
- This cheesecake is best served chilled and should be stored in the refrigerator.
- Use a sharp knife warmed in hot water for clean slices when serving.
