Instant Pot Mango Cheesecake

This Mango Cheesecake is easily one of the best dessert recipes I've ever concocted. Thanks to your Instant Pot, this pressure cooker cheesecake is perfect every time!

So it goes without saying that cheesecake is one of the most delicious and decadent desserts out there, and this Mango Cheesecake takes the cake (pun intended). It's easily one of the best mango dessert recipes I've ever had the pleasure of consuming.

I love mangoes so much. I was surprised to hear that many people in the States had never eaten a mango before. So I made an utterly silly, but quite useful video on how to eat a mango, that you might like.

Why You're Going To Love This Mango Cheesecake

• Fast.
• Easy.
• Unique.
• Delicious.

From the sweet tang of the mango purée to the creamy and deliciously sweet cheesecake, to slices of fresh mango on top, you'll find yourself indulging in each and every bite of this Mango Cheese cake.

And the creamy cheesecake isn't the only star of this Instant Pot dessert. The crust adds a delightful crunch to the mix which is only further elevated by the mango cream topping.

If you've never made an Instant Pot cheesecake recipe before, let this Mango Cheesecake recipe be the one to bring you into Instant Pot dessert bliss. Truly nothing makes a cheesecake like the Instant Pot.

It comes out perfectly soft and creamy every single time. But if you don't have an Instant Pot, I've included oven instructions as well.

Cheesecake Ingredients

Check the fridge for these ingredients before you get started:

For The Crust

• Ginger Snaps Crumbs, or roughly ground pistachios
• Butter

For The Cheesecake

• Mango Chunks
• Lemon Juice
• Ground Cardamom
• Saffron Strands
• Sugar Or Other Sweetener Equivalent
• Cream Cheese
• Eggs

For The Topping

• Sour cream
• Mango Purée
• Sugar Or Other Sweetener Equivalent
• Mango

What Kind Of Mango Do I Use For Mango Cheesecake?

Ripe mango is essential for making this Instant Pot Cheesecake perfectly sweet and delicious. Since it can be hard to find the perfect mango depending on where you live, I prefer to use frozen mangoes.

All you need to do is defrost your frozen mango before you get started.

How To Make Instant Pot Mango Cheesecake

Here are the steps you'll need to take to make this Instant Pot recipe:

1. Prepare the crust. Mix together the graham cracker crumbs, or ginger snap crumbs or nuts, and butter. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper. Pat the crust firmly into the bottom of a 7-inch springform pan, and up to about 1 inch along the sides. Set this pan into the freezer to allow the crust to set.
2. Blend. Bring all the cheesecake ingredients to room temperature. In your food processor or blender, add all ingredients in this order: mango chunks, lemon juice, cream cheese, cardamom, saffron, and sugar. Add them in this order, with the liquid ingredients at the bottom to help the blades move easily. Gently but thoroughly blend all ingredients.
3. Blend in eggs. Add the eggs all at once. At this point, blend only as long as you need to, in order to get them well-incorporated. Your mixture will be a pourable liquid.
4. Line. Take a prepared 7-inch springform pan and line the sides with parchment paper. This helps you get a smooth finish.
5. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the pan. Cover the pan with foil. You do not want water in your cheesecake filling.
6. Place a trivet in the Instant Pot or Pressure cooker. Ideally, you want a trivet with handles you can lift out. If you don’t have a trivet with a handle, create a sling with a piece of foil. Add 1.5 cups of water into Instant Pot.
7. Cook. Place the foil-covered pan on top of the trivet. Close the lid, set on high pressure for 55 minutes, then let it release pressure naturally for 10 minutes. Release all remaining pressure. The sides will be set but the middle will probably still have a little jiggle. This will set as the cheesecake cools.
8. Prepare the topping. In a medium bowl, stir together the sour cream, mango purée, and sugar.
9. Spread the topping all over the hot cheesecake. The topping will settle into the top of the cheesecake slowly.
10. Chill. Put it in the fridge and leave it alone overnight or for at least 4 hours.

How To Make This Cheesecake Recipe In The Oven

If you want to bake Mango cheesecake, you'll follow all of the standard preparation steps and then follow these steps:

1. Place the pan in a water bath. Place the pan in a baking dish large enough to hold it. Fill the pan with water to about two inches below the top of the springform pan.
2. Bake Mango cheesecake. Preheat oven to 350F. Bake the cheesecake for 30-45 minutes. The cheesecake is done when the outer edges are slightly puffed and set, but the inner circle is still jiggly you gently shake the pan. If you start to see large golden patches or any cracking, remove immediately.
3. Prepare the topping. In a medium bowl, stir together the sour cream, mango purée, and sugar.
4. Spread the topping all over the hot cheesecake while it is still in the cheesecake pan. The topping will settle into the top of the cheesecake slowly. Not only is this delicious, but it also hides any lumps and bumps your cheesecake might have.
5. Chill. Put it in the fridge and leave it alone overnight or for at least 4 hours. Seriously. Leave it alone and let it chill. It won’t taste right hot.
6. Serve. When ready to serve, unbuckle the sides of your springform pan, and serve on top of the pan bottom, or carefully release the bottom with the help of the parchment paper you lined it with.

How Do I Know When My Instant Pot Cheesecake Is Done?

As long as you follow these steps carefully, your Mango Cheesecake should come out perfectly cooked at the end of the cooking cycle.

If you want to be absolutely sure of its doneness, simply check the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer. You'll know the Mango cheesecake is done when the middle of the cheesecake reaches 140-150F.

Can You Freeze Instant Pot Cheesecake?

Though I don't typically advise freezing foods with dairy in them, Instant Pot cheesecake is one of the few exceptions. Cheesecake actually freezes quite well.

I do recommend that you separate the cheesecake into slices and freezing them in individual plastic food containers so you don't have to thaw the entire cheesecake when you get a craving.

By the way if you have some leftover mango, try this mango lassi.

Tips And Tricks

• Mangoes. You will want to use either sweet, fresh mangoes, or sweetened mango pulp for this recipe.
  • I love Ataulfo mangoes, but you can't always find them in the United States.
  • In this situation, either frozen mango chunks, or canned mango pulp are your best bet.
  • If you have fresh mangoes, just extract the mango pulp and then proceed as directed to make the cheese cake.
• Lemon Juice. You can use lime juice as well for this recipe.
• Crust variations. I used ginger snaps for this. But some alternatives to consider are graham cracker crust, digestive biscuits, or even nilla wafers. Just be sure to use unsalted butter.
• Toppings. I used a sour cream and mango glaze. But you can also use whipped cream, or some other fruit purée. I am partial to using passion fruit puree from time to time.
  • Fresh mango slices or frozen, defrosted mango pieces make a pretty topping as well.
• Use it all. Have leftover mango? Make this Green Mango Cooler to enjoy while your cheesecake is cooking.

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So whether it's your first Instant Pot cheesecake or your 100th, you're sure to crave this wonderful Mango Cheescake once it's gone. Make sure to share this recipe with your friends on Pinterest and Facebook so they can enjoy it as well!

Originally published April 19, 2020

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