No-Bake Mango Cheesecake with Agar Agar
Eggless layered cheesecake featuring a buttery cracker crust, creamy mango-cream cheese filling, and fresh mango-agar topping. Alphonso mangoes create a sweet, smooth middle layer with firm texture, while agar agar provides vegetarian gel structure. Chilled for 3-4 hours until set. Topped with whipped cream, fresh mango, and mint.
Ingredients
- 14 crackers or marie biscuits
- 3 tbsp honey
- butter melted(optional)
- ¼ tsp cinnamon powder
- 3 medium mangoes alphonso, peeled chopped
- 200 gms cream cheese plain
- 14 tbsp cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or essencevanilla essence1:1flavoringFull guide →
- ¾ cup sugar
- 5 tbsp agar agar, chopped strandsagar agar powder5-6 tbsp:3-3.5 tspthickener vegetarian gelatin
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- agar agar powder(optional)
- ¾ cup water
- unsalted butter, for greasing
- whipped cream, for decoration(optional)
- mint leaves, for decoration(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Break biscuits and powder in food processor or grinder. Add cinnamon powder and honey or melted butter, blend until evenly mixed.
- 2
Grease detachable pie pan bottom with unsalted butter.
- 3
Press powdered mixture onto pan base to form even layer.
- 4
Chill base for 15-20 mins to set.
- 5
Cut agar agar strands and soak in water for 20-25 mins.
- 6
Peel, chop, and puree mangoes in blender. Divide puree into two equal portions.
- 7
In mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cream, vanilla extract, and sugar. Whip with wired whisk until smooth.
- 8
Fold half of mango puree into cream cheese mixture.
- 9
Heat agar agar and water on low flame, stirring constantly until dissolved into smooth gelatinous liquid.
- 10
When agar agar liquid is warm, add equal portion to mango cream cheese mixture and stir quickly and vigorously.
- 11
Add remaining agar agar portion to remaining mango puree and stir quickly. Adjust sugar if needed.
- 12
If agar agar solidifies, reheat with water or use hot water bath.
- 13
Pour mango cream cheese mixture onto cracker base. Gently shake pan to spread evenly.
- 14
Level with spatula and chill for 30-35 mins.
- 15
Gently layer mango-agar mixture on top. Spread carefully with flat spatula.
- 16
If mango puree has thickened, lightly microwave before spreading.
- 17
Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours until set.
- 18
Unmould carefully onto serving tray or plate.
- 19
Decorate with whipped cream, chopped mango, mint leaves as desired.
- 20
Slice and serve immediately.
Tips
Use firm, sweet mangoes like Alphonso. Avoid fibrous varieties.
Whip cream cheese mixture until completely smooth for best texture.
Stir agar agar mixture vigorously when adding to other layers to prevent clumping.
If agar agar sets too quickly, reheat gently to maintain workable consistency.
Keep all components properly chilled between layering steps.
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Agar agar prevents spoilage without eggs.
Prepare base and chill up to 1 day ahead. Assemble remaining layers no more than 4 hours before serving.
Slice with warm knife between cuts. Serve chilled immediately. Garnish fresh per preference.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip quick stirring when adding agar agar to prevent clumping and uneven texture
Do not allow agar agar to fully solidify before pouring into layers or it will be difficult to spread
Do not skip 3-4 hour final chill or layers may not set properly
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
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