Description
The Strawberry Mango Split Cake is a refreshing no-bake dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake-style filling, and a tropical topping of fresh strawberries and mangoes. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a fruity centerpiece at any celebration.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tbsp sugar
For the Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups whipped cream (or whipped heavy cream)
For the Topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 2 cups fresh mangoes (diced)
- Optional: 2 tbsp apricot jam (melted for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Make the filling: In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla extract, and continue mixing. Gently fold in the whipped cream until light and fluffy. Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
- Add the topping: Arrange sliced strawberries and diced mangoes on top of the filling in a decorative pattern. Optionally brush with apricot jam glaze for shine.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before serving. Slice and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- For extra tropical flavor, add pineapple chunks along with mango.
- Best made a day ahead to let the flavors set beautifully.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American, Fusion