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Mango and Lime Cheesecake Bars

Experience a taste of tropical paradise with these vibrant and refreshing Mango and Lime Cheesecake Bars, featuring a delightful blend of zesty lime and sweet mango.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the base
  • 125 g plain flour
  • 100 g desiccated coconut
  • 80 g caster sugar
  • 125 g unsalted butter, melted and cooled
For the filling
  • 250 g cream cheese
  • 1 large lime, finely grated zest and juice
  • 200 g sour cream
  • 110 g caster sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 large ripe mango

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grease the base and sides of a 20cm x 30cm slice pan, then line it with baking paper.
  2. Combine the plain flour, desiccated coconut, caster sugar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
  3. Make a well in the center, pour in the melted butter, and mix until well combined.
  4. Press this mixture into the prepared pan and chill until firm.
  5. Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C fan-forced).
Baking the base
  1. Bake the base for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Allow it to cool slightly, then lower the oven temperature to 160°C (140°C fan-forced).
Making the filling
  1. In a stand mixer, blend the cream cheese with lime zest until smooth.
  2. Add the sour cream, sugar, vanilla bean paste, and eggs, mixing until combined.
  3. Sift in the extra plain flour and mix briefly.
  4. Blend the mango with lime juice and fold half into the cream cheese mixture.
Assembling
  1. Pour the cream cheese blend over the cooled base, smoothing the surface, and dot with the remaining mango puree, creating swirls.
Baking the cheesecake
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes until set with a slight wobble in the middle.
  2. Cool in the pan and then chill in the fridge for 4-5 hours.
  3. Cut into squares and serve chilled, garnished with mint or additional mango slices.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use fresh lime juice instead of bottled juice. For a chunkier texture, chop the mango into small pieces instead of pureeing. Explore other fruit toppings like passionfruit or berries for added tropical elegance.