Description
Mango Cheesecake Bars with a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth creamy cheesecake filling, and vibrant mango puree swirls. A refreshing tropical dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the crust
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 rectangles)
¼ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
Pinch of salt
For the cheesecake batter
1 cup mango purée (about 2 Ataulfo or Manila mangoes), divided
1 pound cream cheese, softened
½ cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided
1 tablespoon flour (or ½ tablespoon cornstarch)
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, room temperature
Instructions
1. In a small saucepan, combine mango purée and 1 tablespoon sugar. Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes until slightly reduced. Stir frequently and let cool.
2. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and position rack in the middle.
3. Pulse graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter, brown sugar, and salt.
4. Press mixture firmly into pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
5. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add ½ cup mango purée, sugar, flour, salt, and vanilla. Mix on medium-low speed until smooth.
6. Add eggs and mix until just combined. Finish mixing with a spatula.
7. Pour batter over cooled crust and spread evenly.
8. Drop spoonfuls of remaining mango purée on top and swirl gently.
9. Bake 30–32 minutes until center is set and no longer wet.
10. Cool completely in pan uncovered, then refrigerate at least 4 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
Allow bars to cool uncovered to prevent condensation and soggy crust.
Use ripe Ataulfo or Manila mangoes for best flavor.
For clean slices, wipe knife between cuts.
Store refrigerated up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Mango Cheesecake Bars, tropical dessert, creamy cheesecake, graham cracker crust, mango puree