Embrace the exotic flavors of our Mango Lassi Cheesecake, a delightful fusion of the classic Indian beverage and the beloved dessert. This cheesecake features a luscious mango purée filling, infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and saffron, all resting on a crisp digestive biscuit crust. Topped with a creamy mascarpone and whipped cream layer and garnished with fresh mango compote, this cheesecake is a celebration of mango’s natural sweetness and richness. Perfect for those who love mango lassi or anyone looking to explore new and exciting dessert flavors.
Ingredients:
- For the Crust:
- 260g digestive biscuits or sweet crackers
- 90g melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 600g cream cheese
- 140g crème fraîche
- 200g sugar
- 4 eggs
- 250g mango purée (blend and simmer mango)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 5-6 saffron leaves with 1 tbsp hot water
- For the Mango Compote:
- 2 ripe mangos
- 50ml water
- For the Cream Cheese Topping:
- 250g mascarpone
- 250ml whipping cream
- 75g icing sugar
Instructions:
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Mix digestive biscuits, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a 22 cm springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes.
- Make Cheesecake Filling:
- Whisk cream cheese and crème fraîche until smooth. Add sugar, then eggs, blending until homogeneous. Stir in mango purée, cinnamon, cardamom, and saffron.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake:
- Place a water bath underneath the oven rack and bake the cheesecake for 45-60 minutes at 160°C. The center should be slightly jiggly. Cool in the oven for 10-20 minutes, then let it reach room temperature.
- Prepare Mango Compote:
- Cube mangos. Boil half with water, simmer, then blend to a purée. Cool and add remaining mango cubes.
- Make Cream Cheese Topping:
- Whisk mascarpone and icing sugar until smooth. Add whipping cream, whisking until thickened.
- Assemble and Chill:
- Spread cream cheese topping on the cooled cheesecake. Top with mango compote.
- Chill overnight or for 5-6 hours before serving.
Enjoy this Mango Lassi Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that’s perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a unique flavor experience. 🥭🍰🌿🧡
