Savor the essence of summer with this luscious Tropical Mango Cheesecake, featuring a buttery graham cracker base and a velvety cream cheese filling infused with vibrant mango puree.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 115 g butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sugar
For the Filling:
- 650 g cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 ¼ cups cold heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mango puree
- 15 g gelatin powder
- 60 g cold water
For the Mango Topping:
- ½ cup mango puree
- 10 g gelatin powder
- 50 g cold water
Instructions:
- Crust Preparation:
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well-mixed. Press into an 8-inch pan to form the base. Chill in the fridge or freezer to set.
- Cheesecake Mixture:
- Soak gelatin powder in water and let it bloom.
- In a large bowl, whip cream cheese until creamy, then incorporate mango puree, lemon juice, zest, vanilla extract, and pudding mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar to stiff peaks. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Melt the bloomed gelatin and blend into the filling. Pour over the crust, smoothing the top, and chill for a minimum of 4 hours.
- Mango Glaze:
- Bloom additional gelatin in water, then melt. Combine with mango puree and spread over the firm cheesecake. Chill again to set the glaze.
Notes:
- Ensure ingredients like cream cheese are at room temperature for a smooth mixture.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for stability and to avoid a runny cheesecake.
- Avoid over-mixing to prevent incorporating too much air, which can cause cracks.
- Allow the cheesecake to set in the fridge for a sufficient time, ideally overnight, for the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up.
This Tropical Mango Cheesecake is a creamy delight, perfect for any occasion that calls for a refreshing and elegant dessert. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and smooth, rich texture of this delightful treat.
