For the sweetest flavor, choose ripe mangoes.

Mango Cheesecake

Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup SPLENDA® Sugar Blend
1/3 cup butter, melted

Filling:
3 large ripe mangoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons SPLENDA® Sugar Blend
3 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese
2/3 cup SPLENDA® Sugar Blend
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
4 large eggs
Optional Garnishes: mango slices, kiwi slices, and strawberry slices.

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Crust Directions: Combine graham cracker crumbs, SPLENDA® Sugar Blend, and butter, mixing well. Firmly press crumb mixture in bottom and 1-inch up the side of a 9-inch spring form pan. Bake for 12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
3. Filling Directions: Combine mango and 2 tablespoons of SPLENDA® Sugar Blend in a blender or food processor; process until smooth. Set aside.
4. Beat cream cheese at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add SPLENDA® Sugar Blend and almond extract. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition (do not over beat). Add mango puree and beat just until blended. Pour mixture into prepared crust.
5. Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Cover and chill 8 hours. Gently run a knife around edge of cheesecake, and release sides of pan. Garnish with mango, kiwi, and strawberry slices.

Makes 12 servings.
Preparation Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 9 Hours 52 Minutes

Nutrition Info Per Serving (1/12 of recipe): Calories 360 | Calories from Fat 160 | Fat 18g (sat 10g) | Cholesterol 115mg | Sodium 310mg | Carbohydrates 38g | Fiber 1g | Sugars 31g | Protein 9g

Recipe is courtesy of Splenda, Inc. Splenda® is a no-calorie sweetener made from sugar that is suitable for diabetics. For more information regarding this product, please call 1-800-777-5363 or visit their website at www.splenda.com.