Mango cheesecake is a variation of classic cheesecake topped with mango jelly or flavored with mango pulp. The filling is made with cream cheese, sour cream, eggs, and sugar, and can be flavored with diced mango, cinnamon, nutmeg, and almond extract. The dessert is typically chilled before serving and can be made with reduced-fat cream cheese or soy-based substitutes. Mangoes are a common ingredient in Indian cooking and give the cheesecake a light, tropical flavor.
A mango cheesecake is a variation of the classic cheesecake that is topped with mango jelly or flavored in some other way with this tropical fruit. A traditional cheesecake is a rich dessert usually made with cream cheese or cottage cheese on a cracker crust. A cheesecake can be eaten plain or flavored with a seemingly endless variety of fruits and other flavors, such as green tea. A fruit flavored cheesecake is imbued with fruit flavoring or topped with a fruit jelly. A mango is a fruit native to India that can give a cheesecake a light, tropical flavor.
Although mango cheesecake recipes vary slightly, typical ingredients include a sweet graham cracker crust, cream cheese filling, and mango pulp or jelly. The cream cheese filling is usually made with room temperature cream cheese, sour cream, and eggs. Sugar sweetens the filling sometimes slightly flavored with lemon zest. In a traditional recipe, the filling is poured into the crust before baking for at least an hour at a low temperature.
When preparing a mango cheesecake, the filling is flavored with the pulp of this fruit or covered with mango jelly. If flavoring the filling, diced mango, mango pulp or mango puree is usually mixed in before cooking. Cinnamon and nutmeg are common spices added to mango cheesecake. Some recipes may even call for some almond extract. After baking, mango cheesecake is typically chilled in the refrigerator for several hours before serving.
Alternatively, a classic cheesecake filling can be topped with mango jelly. This jelly can be made by dissolving mango jelly crystals in water. Once the mixture has cooled, it can be spread in a thick layer over the baked cheesecake filling and refrigerated. Mango jelly can also be purchased ready-made. Both versions of mango cheesecake are often served with slices of fresh mango as a side.
Mango cheesecake filling is usually made with regular cream cheese, although other countries will use alternative ingredients such as cottage cheese or quark. Regular cream cheese can contain a lot of calories from fat, making it inappropriate for those with certain dietary restrictions. Reduced-fat cream cheese may be a healthier alternative. For those who avoid dairy products such as vegans, soy-based cream cheese substitutes are commercially available.
Originating from India, mangoes are a common ingredient in Indian cooking. The fruit has spread throughout the tropical regions. The typical ripe mango flavor is light and slightly sweet. Its flesh is usually a light orange or golden color which will be imparted to the mango cheesecake filling. A raw mango is a good source of vitamins A and C and is low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium.
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