By Griselda M., last updated on May 19, 2022
Have you ever tried a cheesecake with mango topping before? If you haven’t, let us give you one of the best mango toppings for cheesecakes recipes that exist. Believe me, you’ll love it!
So we made our homework and we tried more than 10 different mango toppings, and we are now presenting you with the more luscious and exquisite one. Keep reading to get all the recipe details and also some mango facts. And the best part of this is… that you can print the recipe if you would like to!
Mango Topping for Cheesecakes
So, I’m sure the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word “Mango” should be Fresh, Beach or Tropical. And you’re right, this Cheesecake Topping reminded me of Tulum, Mexico when I gave the first bite. It got me into creamy memories of sweetness, rum, and waves.
And by the way, I really think you should go take the extra mile and not only make a simple cheesecake without a topping but to give that extra freshness and/or creaminess to surprise your family or your guests. Or to surprise yourself!
Certainly, there’s a bunch of mango toppings that you can try. You can do it, just like we did. In addition, in the next paragraphs, you’ll find some interesting mango facts you should know before cooking with it. Take a look.
Mango Toppings for Cheesecakes
1. Mango Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 can of mango in syrup or two peeled, seeded, and chopped mangoes
- 1/2 tbsp of cornflour
- 1/2 cup of water
- sugar – to taste –
Step-by-Step
- Chop the mangoes into small cubes or wedges.
- Get approximately 1/3 of the chopped mangoes and reserve the rest.
- Take this 1/3 chopped mango to a pan, pour the sugar and the water at slow heat. Cook until the sugar dissolves.
- Take the mixture out from the pan and blend it until smooth.
- Return the mango sauce mixture back into the pan.
- Dissolve the corn in a little bit of water and add it to the mango sauce.
- Stir the mango sauce until it thickens slightly.
- Let it cool.
- Once your mango sauce is completely cooled, you can pour it onto your cheesecake, spread it all over it, and garnish with the reserved mango cubes or wedges.
2. Mango Compote
Ingredients
- 200 g of peeled, seeded, and chopped mangoes – or canned in syrup –
- 1 lemon – juice –
- 100 g of sugar
- 50 ml of water
Step-by-Step
- Chop the mangoes into small cubes.
- Cook for about ten minutes until the mangoes are softened and the mixture thickens.
- Let it cool before you decorate your cheesecake.
You can add a sheet of previously moistened gelatin to either of these desserts, you can also add a blast of rum or gin once the compote is cooled. That way the alcohol contained won’t evaporate.
Another option is to use frozen mangoes or mango puree, many markets now sell them, so don’t be afraid of using them, they’re also a good option if you’re in a hurry. And, in case you choose the mango puree, make sure this is 100% pulp, and decorate with cream or shredded coconut. Let your imagination run!
Cooking with Mango: Tips and Facts
Here are some interesting tips and facts you might want to know before cooking your fresh mangoes.
- There are some different types of Mangoes, choose your favorite one.
- Examine your mango. By doing this, you will get a fresh and firm type of mango. You don’t need this to be pureed and not be able to cut it beautifully, we want this to maintain its form.
- If the mango it’s too ripe, gently massage it until it softens.
- Don’t use the skin. If you’re a zero-waste kind of person, you got to know that the skin irritates your mouth and stomach. For instance, you may need to avoid it.
- Mango has a lot of sugar already, so be careful with the extra sugar you put in your recipe.
The Best Mango Topping Recipe for your Cheesecake
This time we’ve chosen between one of the previous recipes we gave you, but with a secret ingredient from momma. Take a look at this recipe and feel free to either remove the secret ingredient or leaving it as the one we’ve given you previously.
If you are looking for a no-bake sugar-free cheesecake, you can try this recipe and top it with the creamy mango sauce, print the recipe and replace the sugar for splenda. Let us know what you think!
Creamy Mango Sauce
Equipment
- Sauce pan
- Whisk
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup can of mango in syrup or two peeled, seeded, and chopped mangoes
- 1/2 tbsp corn starch
- 1 cup whole milk
- sugar to taste
Step-by-Step
- Chop the mangoes into small pieces.
- Blend the chopped mangoes with 3/4 cup of milk and the sugar.
- Pour this mixture onto the saucepan and stir at low heat.
- Meanwhile, dissolve the corn starch in a little bit of milk -1/3 cup- and mix with the mango sauce. Stir until thickens.
- Let it cool, then pour your creamy mango sauce over your favorite cheesecake.
- Decorate your cheesecake with chopped mangoes or whipped cream.
You can add a sheet of previously moistened gelatin to either of these desserts, you can also add a blast of rum or gin once the compote is cooled. That way the alcohol contained won’t evaporate.
And, in case you choose the mango puree, make sure this is 100% pulp, and decorate with cream or shredded coconut. Let your imagination run!
In Conclusion…
Don’t be afraid of using a different topping for your cheesecake, make it different all the time, there are plenty of topping ideas.
This mango sauce topping brings a refreshingly fruity twist to your cheesecake, you won’t regret it. And even if you couldn’t bake it or you don’t have an oven, you can buy one at the supermarket and make your topping to make it beautiful.
Most importantly, play with your favorite ingredient, use different cooking techniques. Get to know it and enjoy all the types of textures that it can give you.
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Mango Toppings for Cheesecakes: Mango Sauce and Mango Compote
Ingredients
Mango Sauce
- 1 can of mango in syrup or two peeled seeded, and chopped mangoes
- 1/2 tbsp of cornflour
- 1/2 cup of water
- sugar - to taste -
Mango Compote
- 200 g of peeled seeded, and chopped mangoes - or canned in syrup -
- 1 lemon - juice -
- 100 g of sugar
- 50 ml of water
Instructions
Mango Sauce
- Chop the mangoes into small cubes or wedges.
- Get approximately 1/3 of the chopped mangoes and reserve the rest.
- Take this 1/3 chopped mango to a pan, pour the sugar and the water at slow heat. Cook until the sugar dissolves.
- Take the mixture out from the pan and blend it until smooth.
- Return the mango sauce mixture back into the pan.
- Dissolve the corn in a little bit of water and add it to the mango sauce.
- Stir the mango sauce until it thickens slightly.
- Let it cool.
- Once your mango sauce is completely cooled, you can pour it onto your cheesecake, spread it all over it, and garnish with the reserved mango cubes or wedges.
Mango Compote
- Chop the mangoes into small cubes.
- Cook for about ten minutes until the mangoes are softened and the mixture thickens.
- Let it cool before you decorate your cheesecake.
Notes
Another option is to use frozen mangoes or mango puree, many markets now sell them, so don't be afraid of using them, they're also a good option if you're in a hurry. And, in case you choose the mango puree, make sure this is 100% pulp, and decorate with cream or shredded coconut. Let your imagination run!
Creamy Mango Sauce
Equipment
- Sauce pan
- Whisk
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup can of mango in syrup or two peeled, seeded, and chopped mangoes
- 1/2 tbsp corn starch
- 1 cup whole milk
- sugar to taste
Instructions
- Chop the mangoes into small pieces.
- Blend the chopped mangoes with 3/4 cup of milk and the sugar.
- Pour this mixture onto the saucepan and stir at low heat.
- Meanwhile, dissolve the corn starch in a little bit of milk -1/3 cup- and mix with the mango sauce. Stir until thickens.
- Let it cool, then pour your creamy mango sauce over your favorite cheesecake.
- Decorate your cheesecake with chopped mangoes or whipped cream.
Notes
Griselda is an experienced pastry chef and baker with a passion for creating delicious desserts. She has been cooking and baking for over ten years and loves the creative process of creating something special for her friends, family, and customers. Griselda has a special talent for creating beautiful and tasty desserts like cakes, pies, and cookies. She is experienced in a variety of baking techniques and loves to experiment with new flavors and textures. When Griselda isn‘t in the kitchen, she loves to spend time with her friends, family, and her two cats.