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Mango Jelly Cheesecake

Serves 6 (Using a 6-inch cake tin)

Ingredients:

  • For the ginger biscuit base:
  • 180g ginger biscuits (1⅓ cups crushed)
  • 70g unsalted butter, melted (5 tbsp)
  • For the mango cheesecake filling:
  • 200g cream cheese, softened (7 oz)
  • 125g mango puree (heaped ½ cup)
  • 125ml double/heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks (½ cup)
  • 75g powdered sugar (just under ⅔ cup)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • (Optional) ¼ tsp mango essence for extra intensity
  • For the mango puree jelly top:
  • ½ sachet mango jelly powder (usually ~7g)
  • 160ml boiling water (⅔ cup – use less than packet for firmer set)
  • 40–50g mango puree (3 tbsp)

Instructions:

  1. Make the base:
    • Crush the ginger biscuits.
    • Mix with melted butter and press into the base and of a 6-inch tin.
    • Chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Make the mango filling:
    • Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and mango essence (if using) until smooth.
    • Fold in the mango puree.
    • Gently fold in the whipped cream.
  3. Assemble the cheesecake layer:
    • Spoon the mango filling onto the chilled biscuit base and smooth the top.
    • Chill for 1–2 hours, until slightly firm.
  4. Prepare the mango jelly topping:
    • Dissolve jelly powder in 160ml (⅔ cup) boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved.
    • Let cool for 5–10 mins (just warm).
    • Stir in the mango puree.
    • Cool to lukewarm before pouring over cheesecake.
  5. Add the jelly layer:
    • Gently pour the mango jelly mixture over the set cheesecake layer.
    • Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Serve:
    • Carefully unmould. Garnish with fresh mango, mint, or coconut flakes if desired.