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    Home » Desserts » Mango Cheesecake with Macadamia Nut Crust

    Mango Cheesecake with Macadamia Nut Crust

    Published: Dec 2, 2015 · Modified: Feb 23, 2021 by Sharee · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Mango Cheesecake with Macadamia Nut Crust is delicious! A tasty spin on regular cheesecake. And this baby didn’t crack, and didn’t dry out! It turned out great because of all of the tips I learned that are below. Check them out so that you can make a restaurant style cheesecake too!

    Closeup on the delicious Mango Cheesecake with Macadamia Nut Crust with a piece of lime blurred in the background

    Mango Cheesecake – Ode to Hawaii

    Before we start, let me make an announcement – This is an ode to my second home – Hawaii!  

    This creamy and velvety cheesecake became a tropical delight as it was made with mango puree to give it a hint of mango flavor.

    Macadamia Nut Crust

    And to top it off, I made a buttery macadamia nut graham cracker crust. (I was scared I wouldn’t have enough crust as I made it because I couldn’t stop eating the crust mixture.)  

    This homemade graham cracker crust is so buttery and has a crunch to it from the macadamia nuts. Plus I made a mango drizzle for the cake so that you have a sweet garnish to combine with the tart of the cheesecake.

    Fingerlicking closeup of the Mango Cheesecake with Macadamia Nut Crust served on a small white plate

    By the way, this delicious idea came from a recipe I found on the back of my sugar bag….  After making this cheesecake a few times, I made some adjustments, and here we are!

    Mango Cheesecake with Macadamia Nut Crust with a metal fork on a side of the plate

    Making a Cheesecake 

    And guess what?  This is the second time around in my life I have ever made cheesecake!  The first time I don’t know what the hell happened!  That cake was…… I’m not even going to go into details.

    But when I made these mango cheesecakes, it was a great success.  With just a little research and tweaking a recipe I found on my sugar bag, this is what I discovered to help make a great cheesecake.

    Mango Cheesecake with Macadamia Nut Crust and a few nuts right next to the piece of the cake

    Tips to Make the Mango Cheesecake

    • Don’t over mix the batter after adding the eggs.  (This prevents incorporating air into the cake so that you get the right density.)
    • Make sure to use ingredients that are at room temperature because this ensures that the ingredients will blend well together (preventing over mixing).
    • Use a spring form cake pan.  (I have a picture of the cake pan below.)
    • Wrap the outside of the pan with foil to catch any cake mixture that may spill out during the cooking process.
    • Cook the cake at a low temperature.  (This prevents drying out the cake.)
    • Use a water bath while baking the cake, as this helps to keep the cake moist and to prevent the cake from cracking.  (Water Bath –  This is an oven safe container filled with water, then placed in the oven while the cake cooks.  Take a look at my picture below to see what I am talking about…)
    • Let the cake sit in the oven with the oven door cracked after the cake cooks.  (This allows the cake to cool down slowly because a rapid change in temperature will cause the cake to crack.)
    • Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 to 8 hours before serving.  (This allows the cake to settle to give it the “cheesecake consistency”.)

    Here are some of the pictures from the process to help guide you…

    Mango Cheesecake ingredients collage made of 9 individual images

    I will never buy store bought cheesecake again.  Hopefully…… 🙂

    Until Next Time…….

    A piece of the delicious Mango Cheesecake with Macadamia Nut Crust cut out of the rest of the cake

    P.S. If you love Hawaiian Food, try my Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp, Easy Slow Cooker Kalua Pig, Kalua Pig Pulled Pork Quesadillas, or Hawaiian Island Style Fried Rice.

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    And if you want to find out how to make a mango cheesecake in an Instant Pot, Ministry of Curry has a great recipe.

    Four ladies at the table eating a cheesecake

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    Closeup on the delicious Mango Cheesecake with Macadamia Nut Crust with a piece of lime blurred in the background

    Mango Cheesecake with Macadamia Nut Crust

    This Mango Cheesecake with Macadamia Nut Crust is delicious! A tasty spin on regular cheesecake. And this baby didn't crack, and didn't dry out! It turned out great because of all of the tips I learned that are here.
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
    Servings: 9
    Calories: 913kcal
    Author: Sharee

    Ingredients

    • Crust:
    • 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
    • 7 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
    • 2 tablespoons sugar (I used pure cane sugar)
    • 1/4 cup macadamia nuts (roughly chopped)
    • Filling:
    • 32 ounces cream cheese
    • 1 cup sugar (I used pure cane sugar)
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • 2 cups diced ripe mango
    • 4 eggs
    • Mango Glaze:
    • 2 cups diced mango
    • 2 and 1/2 tablespoons sugar (I used pure cane sugar)
    • Juice of one Lime

    Instructions

    • To Make The Crust:
    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
    • Spray the inside of a 9 inch Spring Form Pan with baking spray, making sure to spray the pan evenly. Wrap the outside (bottom part) of the cake pan with foil to prevent any leaking of the cheesecake filling in the oven while it cooks.
    • Mix the graham crackers, butter, sugar, and macadamia nuts together.
    • Press the graham cracker mixture into the greased pan.
    • Bake the pie crust for 15 minutes.
    • Let the pie crust cool completely before adding the cheesecake filling.
    • Making The Filling:
    • While the crust cools, make the filling and create your water bath.
    • Fill an oven safe container half way with water. (I used a glass casserole pan.) And place this container on the top cooking rack in your preheated oven. This will keep the cheesecake moist while it cooks, and will keep the cake from cracking & drying out.
    • Place the mango in a blender or food processor and blend the mango until they are smooth and creamy. (I used my nutri bullet blender - it's in the picture above)
    • In a mixer, mix your cream cheese until it's smooth for about 45 seconds. Scrap the sides of the mixing bowl to make sure that you get all of the cream cheese blended, and blend for another 30 seconds.
    • Next add the sugar, vanilla, and mango puree to the cream cheese. Blend for about another 45 seconds. Scrap the sides and both of the mixing bowl with a rubber spatula to make sure you are getting all of the mixture blended together.
    • Now add one egg at a time. Only mix the ingredients for a few seconds after each egg. This keeps from over mixing & messing up the batter.
    • After adding the eggs, pour the filling into cooking pan.
    • Place the cake on the second cooking rack in the preheated oven.
    • Cook for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
    • Once you have cooked the cheesecake, the cake will have a jiggly center, which is okay. At this time, turn the oven off and crack the oven door. Let the cake cool in to the oven like this until the cake has completely cooled, at least for an hour or so.
    • After the cake has cooled, wrap the cake in foil or plastic wrap, and refrigerate the cake for about 8 hours to help the cake to firm up. (I usually leave my cheesecake in the refrigerator overnight).
    • When ready to serve the cake, carefully remove the cake from the pan.
    • Making The Glaze:
    • While the cake is cooking and or cooling, make your glaze.
    • Blend the mango, lime juice, and sugar in a blender or food processor until you get a mango puree (a smooth creamy sauce).
    • Garnish the cake with this sauce when the cake is ready to serve.

    Notes

    • To save some time with making this cheesecake, use a food processor to chop the macadamia nuts or them already finely chopped if you can.
    • Also I have used frozen mangos which I thaw and drained before I pureed the mangos to help save some time.
    • Buy graham crackers crumbs to also save some extra time.
    • Don't over mix the batter after adding the eggs. This prevents incorporating air into the cake so that you get the right density.
    • Make sure to use ingredients that are at room temperature because this ensures that the ingredients will blend well together (preventing over mixing).
    • Use a spring form cake pan.  (I have a picture of the cake pan below.)
    • Wrap the outside of the pan with foil to catch any cake mixture that may spill out during the cooking process.
    • Cook the cake at a low temperature.  (This prevents drying out the cake.)
    • Use a water bath while baking the cake, as this helps to keep the cake moist and to prevent the cake from cracking.  (Water Bath -  This is an oven safe container filled with water, then placed in the oven while the cake cooks.  Take a look at my picture below to see what I am talking about...)
    • Let the cake sit in the oven with the oven door cracked after the cake cooks.  (This allows the cake to cool down slowly because a rapid change in temperature will cause the cake to crack.)
    • Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 to 8 hours before serving.  (This allows the cake to settle to give it the "cheesecake consistency".)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 913kcal | Carbohydrates: 108g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 207mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 84g | Vitamin A: 12800IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 6mg

    Please note that I am not a nutritionist, and the nutritional information is an estimate only. It varies based on the products and brands used.

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    Comments

    1. Annie

      July 03, 2021 at 6:28 am

      5 stars
      Have surplus of mangoes from my tree here in Florida now. This is what I was looking for. And a cheesecake recipe with nutty crust no less! bingo! I’m on it & saving this

      Reply
      • Savory Spicerack

        July 15, 2021 at 8:26 pm

        Awesome! Happy cooking!

        Reply
    2. Helena

      January 03, 2021 at 12:47 pm

      5 stars
      I am so excited about this cheesecake – it looks so delicious!

      Reply
    3. Girly

      June 28, 2020 at 6:38 pm

      4 stars
      Quite easy; used a vita mix for my ingredients, 1/2 the sugar. I may spread the mango slices on top instead if purée . Thanks from a Hawaiian gal

      Reply
      • Savory Spicerack

        January 05, 2021 at 1:07 pm

        Oh my gosh! I am so happy you enjoyed! Thanks for stopping by! Mahalo!

        Reply
    4. Cheptoo Cece

      March 14, 2017 at 3:22 am

      Hey Foodie,
      I just stumbled upon your blog from Instagram. I was looking for a red velvet cake – and how to make the red color pop. 10 mins later, I ended up printing over 6 recipes that I would love to try out. I’M IN LOVE with your blog.

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      Reply
      • Savory Spicerack

        March 21, 2017 at 7:21 am

        Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Savory Spicerack

      June 07, 2016 at 6:31 pm

      So sorry for the late response! Please cook it 1 hour and 20 minutes… I updated the recipe. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Savory Spicerack

      March 15, 2016 at 10:50 am

      Hi Manderzz! Sorry to hear that. The only thing I can think happened is that is might have not been in the refrigerator long enough to help the cheesecake firm up. Also after it firms, it gives you a creamy texture. Hope this helps.

      Reply
    7. Oana | Adore Foods

      February 07, 2016 at 8:48 am

      ah! Fresh mango puree…I am drooling already over my screen. I love everything about this cheesecake! Cannot wait to get my hands on some juicy mangoes and make it

      Reply
      • Savory Spicerack

        February 08, 2016 at 11:22 am

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    8. Diane

      February 04, 2016 at 4:47 pm

      This is a great take on cheesecake! I love the mango puree in the cake and the glaze. Also great tips! I had a couple of fails until i learned the cheesecake baking ropes. These tips are so helpful to beginners!

      Reply
      • Savory Spicerack

        February 04, 2016 at 7:53 pm

        Thanks so much Ms. Diane. I took a few attempts for me to finally get it as well! And after those fails, I got a creamy velvety texture that I adore with this mango cheesecake!

        Reply
        • Diane

          February 04, 2016 at 8:14 pm

          It is a beauty for sure!

        • Savory Spicerack

          February 05, 2016 at 10:28 am

          🙂 thank you!

    9. Homemade & Yummy

      February 03, 2016 at 12:37 pm

      Wow love the sounds of this cheesecake…especially the crust. Nice change of pace for sure.

      Reply
      • Savory Spicerack

        February 03, 2016 at 1:57 pm

        Thanks so much! I love it!

        Reply
    10. Ali @ Home & Plate

      January 31, 2016 at 9:25 pm

      What a pretty cake …I imagine the mango in cheesecake form is heavenly and the perfect dessert for a crowd.

      Reply
      • Savory Spicerack

        February 01, 2016 at 5:07 pm

        Thanks so much Ali! I love mango and cheesecake and thought I should mix it up!

        Reply
    11. Marisa Franca Stewart

      January 30, 2016 at 3:50 pm

      I’ve always loved the traditional cheesecake but you’ve really upped this several notches. It looks great!! I am looking forward to making this.

      Reply
      • Savory Spicerack

        February 01, 2016 at 5:08 pm

        Thanks so much Ms. Marisa! Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    12. Patricia @ Grab a Plate

      January 29, 2016 at 10:50 pm

      Love how you changed up a classic — so creative with these ingredients! Looks amazing!!

      Reply
      • Savory Spicerack

        January 30, 2016 at 10:16 am

        Thanks so much! Yea I wanted to make a cheesecake but with something fruity! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    13. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

      January 29, 2016 at 7:45 am

      Oh wow, yum! I love that you use fresh fruit in this, bet it’s so tasty 🙂

      Reply
      • Savory Spicerack

        January 29, 2016 at 2:16 pm

        It’s a cream cheese heaven! LOL My husband takes it to work and they wipe it out in seconds! Thanks so much!

        Reply
    14. Little Cooking Tips

      December 23, 2015 at 3:47 am

      5 stars
      As strange as it may sounds, we never baked a cheesecake: ) We only tried the no-bake cheesecakes so far. The ones that are baked are NY-style cheesecakes, right?
      Thanx to you wonderful tips, we feel confident enough to try a baked version now!:) Wish us luck!:)
      Thank you for sharing this dear Sharee!
      xoxoxo

      Reply
      • Savory Spicerack

        December 26, 2015 at 10:38 am

        Sending luck you’re way! Yes it’s similar to NY style cheesecake but mango flavored. I was a little scared because I’m no baker but I researched and used a lot of the tips I found. I concentrated very hard on this cake while I was cooking as if I was doing surgery lol. And it came out perfect!

        Reply

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