Description
At its core, this dessert is a creative reimagining of two beloved culinary worlds. It takes the fundamental elements of a classic cream cheese dessert and infuses them with the exact flavor profile of a traditional yogurt-based mango drink. Instead of baking a large cake in a springform pan, you layer a buttery biscuit crust and a whipped, airy mango filling directly into individual glasses or jars.
Ingredients
Crust Layer
- 1 cup crushed digestive biscuits or graham crackers
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
Mango Lassi Cheesecake Filling
- 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup plain yogurt (preferably Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup mango puree (fresh or canned)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp lemon or lime juice
- 1 cup whipped cream (or whipped topping)
Topping
- ½–1 cup diced ripe mango
- A pinch of cardamom or saffron (optional)
- Chopped pistachios or almonds
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust
- Mix crushed biscuits, melted butter, and sugar.
- Divide among serving cups and press lightly into the bottom.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Make the filling
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in yogurt, mango puree, powdered sugar, cardamom, and lemon juice.
- Fold in the whipped cream gently until combined.
- Assemble
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake mixture over the chilled crusts.
- Smooth the tops.
- Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours, or until set.
- Decorate
- Top with diced mango.
- Sprinkle with pistachios and a little cardamom or saffron if desired.
Notes
These Mango Lassi No-Bake Cheesecake Cups are the perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and tropical mango flavor. Light, refreshing, and easy to make, they’re an ideal dessert for warm days, family gatherings, or whenever you’re craving a taste of summer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion (Indian-Inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
Keywords: no-bake mango lassi dessert cups, individual mango lassi cheesecakes, chilled mango lassi cheesecake jars