24ozcream cheeseroom temperature, 3 8oz blocks or 680g
28fl ozmango ice creamfully melted at room temperature (3 ⅓ cups or 700g)
6teaspoongelatin powder
6tablespoonice cold waterapproximately 90g
Mango pulp cream (optional)
1cupmango ice creamfully melted at room temperature (approximately 210g)
1cupmango pulpcooked down to ½ cup (approximately 230g)
2teaspoongelatin powder
2tablespoonice cold waterapproximately 30g
Decoration (optional)
1-2fresh mangoescubed
1cupheavy whipping creamwhipped to stiff peaks
Instructions
Crust
Brush a 9" springform pan with softened butter, and line it with a circle of parchment paper on the bottom, and strip(s) of parchment paper along the edges. Set aside.
Blitz the Nilla wafers in a food processor until they form a fine crumb. Add the melted butter and blitz again to combine.
Transfer the crumbs to the prepared pan, and press down tightly using the back of a measuring cup or large spoon to form a tight, even crust.
Place in the fridge to set while you work on the cheesecake layer.
Mango cheesecake
Add the cream cheese to a bowl, and use an electric mixer to whisk until creamy, taking care not to overmix.
Add the melted mango ice cream, and whisk again for 1-2 minutes on medium speed.
Separately, prepare the gelatin. Pour the ice cold water to a small bowl with a wide surface area. Sprinkle over the gelatin.
Gently stir to ensure all the gelatin is soaked. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes until it sets.
Microwave in 15 second increments, stirring in between, until the gelatin has completely dissolved.
Pour the dissolved gelatin mixture into the cheesecake mixture, and whisk until just combined.
Pour the cheesecake mixture on top of the crust in the springform pan.
Gently shake the pan to spread the mixture, and place back in the fridge to set.
Mango pulp cream (optional)
Add the mango pulp to a saucepan, and cook on low heat until the pulp reduces to half its original volume. Let it cool down for 5 minutes.
Mix the pulp with the melted mango ice cream.
Prepare the gelatin in 2 tablespoon water as in the previous steps.
Add the dissolved gelatin to the pulp mixture and whisk to combine.
Make sure the cheesecake has set for at least 2 hours before pouring the pulp mixture on top.
Gently pour the entire pulp mixture on top of the cheesecake, then place it back in the fridge.
Decoration & serving
Let the cheesecake set overnight for 12+ hours until fully set.
Chop the fresh mangoes and whip the heavy cream.
Remove the cheesecake from the fridge and carefully transfer it to a serving stand.
Pipe on the whipped cream around the edges, and garnish with the chopped mangoes.
Slice, serve & enjoy!
Notes
The mango pulp cream is optional but adds an extra layer of flavor and texture.