
Discover a blend of East and West with this easy-to-prepare cheesecake featuring the luscious taste of mangoes. It’s a delightful way to enjoy the king of fruits!
18 Peek Freans Ginger Crisps, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups)
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
3 pkg. (250 g each) Philadelphia Light Brick Cream Cheese Spread, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1-3/4 cups canned sweetened mango pulp, divided
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. ground cardamom
3 eggs
HEAToven to 350ºF.
MIX ginger crisp crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Beat cream cheese spread and sugar with mixer until well blended. Add 1 cup mango pulp, cornstarch and cardamom; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
BAKE 50 min. or until centre is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool completely before removing rim. Refrigerate cake 4 hours. Meanwhile, bring remaining mango pulp to boil on high heat; simmer on medium heat 4 min. or until reduced to 1/2 cup, stirring frequently. Cool. Refrigerate until ready to use.
TOP cheesecake with mango pulp just before serving.
Garnish cheesecake with fresh mango slices or chopped toasted pistachios just before serving.
Place completely unwrapped package of cream cheese on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 15 sec. or until slightly softened.
Pour leftover mango pulp into airtight container; freeze up to 1 month. Thaw in refrigerator, then use to prepare your favourite sauce or dessert.
Savour a serving of this crowd-pleasing dessert on special occasions.
(per serving)
Serving Size =
1 piece (80 g)
Philadelphia creame cheese light 38% less fat than our regular creame cheese.