Festive enough for a holiday party or a summer cookout, this bright and creamy mango tart has a crisp gingersnap crust and is topped with candied ginger, pistachios and toasted coconut. The no-bake crust, which is made from store bought gingersnaps, butter and light brown sugar, comes together in the food processor with the press of a button. For the filling, fresh or frozen mango is cooked with ginger and turmeric to deepen its flavor and brighten the color of the finished dessert.
Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell
Categories cakes, pies and tarts, dessert
Time 35m
Yield One 9-inch cake (8 to 10 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prepare the crust: Add the gingersnaps to a food processor, roughly breaking them as you go, then pulse them into fine crumbs. (You should have about 2 1/4 cups). Add the melted butter, light brown sugar and salt to combine. Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch springform pan, then press it evenly into the base and halfway up the sides of the pan. Freeze while you make the filling.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium saucepan, heat the mango, sugar, ginger, turmeric and salt over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mango is very soft and starts to break down, 8 to 12 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.
- Place 3 tablespoons cool water in a small microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let bloom for 5 minutes. Microwave until fluid, 15 to 30 seconds. (Alternatively, the bowl of gelatin can be placed over a small pot of simmering water until melted.)
- Wipe out the bowl of the food processor, add the mango mixture and pulse until mostly smooth. Add the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar and pulse until combined and smooth. Scrape the bowl well, then pulse again to combine. Add the cream and process for 1 minute. Finally, add the melted gelatin and pulse briefly to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to the chilled crust and gently spread into an even layer. Wrap the pan in plastic wrap, transfer to the refrigerator, and chill for 12 hours (or up to 24 hours).
- Gently run a small offset spatula or thin knife around the outer edge of the cake to loosen the crust, then release the outer ring. Run a large thin knife between the springform base and the bottom of the cake and use a large spatula to gently transfer the cake to a serving platter. (Alternatively, you can keep the cake on the base and transfer them together to a serving platter.)
- If using any of the garnishes, sprinkle them around the outside edge just before slicing and serving.
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Amaeze Lilian
[email protected]This tart is absolutely stunning! I love the vibrant colors of the mango and the ginger adds a nice spicy kick. The cream filling is smooth and creamy, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I highly recommend this recipe!
Magar Tara
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mango, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The ginger flavor is subtle and perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the mango. The cream filling is also very light and fluffy. I will definitely be ma
Wanda mattison
[email protected]This tart is so easy to make and it's so delicious! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and flavorful. The ginger-mango combination is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Regina Mwase
[email protected]I made this tart for my family and they loved it! The crust was perfect, the filling was creamy and flavorful, and the ginger-mango combination was a hit. I will definitely be making this again.
Mahi Ggg
[email protected]This tart is absolutely delicious! The crust is flaky and buttery, the filling is smooth and creamy, and the ginger-mango flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Elizabeth “MADAM” Oboh
[email protected]I've made this tart several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of ginger and mango is so unique and delicious, and the cream filling is light and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Tofara Maredza
[email protected]This tart is so easy to make, and it looks and tastes like it came from a professional bakery. I love the contrast between the crunchy crust and the smooth, creamy filling. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Treasure Peace
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The ginger flavor is subtle and perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the mango. The cream filling is also very light and fluffy. I will definitely be m
Mugabo Sam6
[email protected]This tart is absolutely stunning! I love the vibrant colors of the mango and the ginger adds a nice spicy kick. The cream filling is smooth and creamy, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I highly recommend this recipe!
Rose ann Hevican
[email protected]I made this tart for a party and it was a huge hit! The combination of ginger and mango is so unique and delicious, and the cream filling is light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.