Mango Passion Fruit Cheesecake Bars

Servings

12 Bars

Prep Time

30 Minutes

Chill Time

6 Hours

Total Time

6 Hours 30 Minutes

Ingredients

For the Graham Cracker Crust

• 2 cups (200 g) graham cracker crumbs

• 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, melted

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

For the Mango Passion Fruit Layer

• 2 cups (300 g) fresh mango, pureed

• ½ cup (120 ml) passion fruit pulp

• ¼ cup (50 g) sugar

• 2 tsp gelatin powder

• 3 tbsp cold water

For the Cheesecake Layer

• 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream

For the Topping

• 1 cup diced fresh mango

• 2 passion fruits, halved

• 1 cup whipped cream

• Fresh mint leaves

• Edible flowers (optional)

Instructions

Step 1 – Make the Crust

1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.

2. Press mixture firmly into an 8×8-inch pan lined with parchment paper.

3. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Step 2 – Prepare the Mango Passion Fruit Layer

1. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes.

2. Heat mango puree, passion fruit pulp, and sugar in a saucepan.

3. Stir in bloomed gelatin until dissolved.

4. Allow mixture to cool slightly.

5. Pour over chilled crust.

6. Refrigerate for 1 hour until partially set.

Step 3 – Prepare the Cheesecake Layer

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.

3. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.

4. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.

5. Spread evenly over the mango layer.

Step 4 – Chill

1. Cover the pan.

2. Refrigerate for at least 5–6 hours or overnight.

3. Once fully set, slice into squares.

Step 5 – Decorate

1. Pipe whipped cream around the edges.

2. Top with diced mango cubes.

3. Add fresh passion fruit halves.

4. Garnish with mint leaves and edible flowers.

Storage

• Refrigerator: up to 4 days

• Freezer: up to 1 month

Nutrition (Approximate Per Bar)

• Calories: 370 kcal

• Protein: 5 g

• Carbohydrates: 29 g

• Fat: 26 g

• Sugar: 21 g

Tips for Success

• Use ripe mangoes for the sweetest flavor.

• Fresh passion fruit provides the best aroma and tanginess.

• Chill overnight for clean, professional-looking slices.

• For extra tropical flavor, add a little lime zest to the cheesecake mixture.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

✔ No-bake and easy to make
✔ Bright tropical flavors
✔ Creamy cheesecake texture
✔ Fresh mango and passion fruit topping
✔ Perfect for summer gatherings
✔ Beautiful bakery-style presentation

This dessert closely resembles a tropical Mango Passion Fruit Cheesecake Bar featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, vibrant mango-passion fruit layer, fluffy cheesecake topping, fresh mango cubes, whipped cream rosettes, and fresh passion fruit garnish.