lime cheesecake with caramelized mangoes

(2 RATINGS)
60 Pinches
East Texas, TX
Updated on Mar 21, 2011

One of my 'throw togethers'

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Ingredients

  • CRUST:
  • 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • CHEESECAKE FILLING:
  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 14 ounces can eagle brand milk
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 - eggs
  • THE MANGO TOPPING:
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted chilled butter, cut into small pieces
  • 5 cups chopped mango

How To Make lime cheesecake with caramelized mangoes

  • Step 1
    FOR THE CRUST: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter; press crumb mixture evenly over bottom and up side of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 to 6 minutes. Let cool.
  • Step 2
    FOR THE FILLING: In large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until fluffy. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk, beating until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs; mix well. Add lime juice and zest; mix well. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour at 325 degrees. Take out of oven and set pan on cooling rack for an additonal hour. Refrigerate at least 6 hours until firm. Carefully remove sides of springform pan.
  • Step 3
    CARAMELIZED MANGOES: Combine sugar and water in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat; cook until sugar dissolves. Continue cooking 3 minutes or until golden; do not stir. Add butter to pan; stir to blend. Reduce heat to medium. Add mango to pan, tossing gently. Cook 10 minutes or until mango is lightly browned, stirring frequently. Let cool and top cheesecake.

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Category: Cakes
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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