No-Bake Mango Strawberry Cheesecake

By Elizabeth Ding, Taste of Home

Cheesecake is my mom's favorite dessert. I made this especially for her on Mother's Day to thank her for being such an awesome mom. Decorate to your own taste!

Total Time

Prep: 45 min. + chilling

Makes

12 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2/3 cup butter, melted
• 1/3 cup sugar

Filling:

• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1-1/3 cups sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 large mango, peeled and cubed (about 3/4 cup)
• 4 fresh strawberries, chopped

Glaze:

• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup cold water, divided
• 1/2 large mango, peeled and cubed (about 3/4 cup)
• Whipped cream

Directions

• In a small bowl, mix crumbs, butter and sugar. Press onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of a greased 8-in. springform pan..
• For filling, in a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Microwave on high for 30-40 seconds. Stir and let stand until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 1 minute. Cool until partially set.
• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in cream, vanilla and gelatin mixture until blended. Fold in mango and strawberries. Pour over crust. Refrigerate while preparing glaze.
• For glaze, in another microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 3 tablespoons cold water; let stand 1 minute. Microwave on high for 30-40 seconds. Stir and let stand until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 1 minute. Cool until partially set. Meanwhile, place mango and remaining 1/2 cup water in a food processor; process until pureed. Stir in gelatin mixture; pour over filling. Refrigerate, loosely covered, overnight.
• Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Remove rim from pan. Garnish with whipped cream, and additional mango and strawberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 495 calories, 32g fat (19g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 285mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

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