Description
These Mango Key Lime Cheesecake Squares offer a delightful balance of creamy richness and zesty brightness. The smooth, velvety texture of the cheesecake is perfectly complemented by the tropical sweetness of mango and the tangy kick of key lime, creating a refreshing dessert experience that dances on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup key lime juice
- 1 cup mango puree (fresh or canned)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well mixed. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in sour cream, key lime juice, mango puree, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These cheesecake squares can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Substitutions: Use coconut cream instead of sour cream for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 9 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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