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Mango Cheesecake with Basil Lemon Syrup

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  • Using basil in sweet dishes like this cheesecake gives a gentle aromatic twist.
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Ingredients

  • For the mango cheesecake:

  • 225g biscotti
  • 180g butter, melted
  • 2 (225g) packs of cream cheese, room temperature
  • 225g whole milk ricotta cheese, room temperature
  • 475ml mango puree
  • 4 large eggs
  • 150g sugar

  • For the basil lemon syrup:

  • 200g sugar
  • 60ml lemon juice
  • 60ml water
  • 45g fresh basil leaves

Use imperial measurements

Method

How to make Mango Cheesecake with Basil Lemon Syrup

For the Mango Cheesecake:

Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4.

Wrap the outside of a 23-cm springform cake tin with 7-cm-high sides with 2 layers of heavy-duty foil. Finely grind the biscotti in a food processor. Add the melted butter and process until the crumbs are moistened. Press the crumb mixture over the bottom (not the sides) of the prepared cake tin. Bake until the crust is golden, about 15 minutes. Cool the crust completely on a cooling rack.

Technique: Blend Mixing two or more ingredients with another so that they combine together as one mixture. You can also use the main blade of a food processor to blend. I know this Teach me, please Blend the cream cheese and ricotta in a food processor. Add the mango purée, eggs, and sugar and pulse until the mixture is smooth.

Pour the mango mixture over the crust in the pan. Place the springform cake tin in a large roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the springform cake tin. Bake until the cheesecake is firm and moves slightly when the pan is gently shaken, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Transfer the cake to a cooling rack to cool for 30 minutes. Place in the refrigerator and cool completely, at least eight hours and up to two days.

For the Basil Lemon Syrup:

Place the sugar, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the sugar is dissolved. Cool the syrup completely. In a food processor combine the basil and the cooled syrup. Pulse until the herbs are finely Technique: Chop To cut large ingredients or dishes into smaller chunks using a sharp knife. You can chop using a serrated blade fitted inside your food processor. I know this Teach me, please chopped . Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve.

Technique: Slice Cutting a thin piece or pieces from a larger ingredient or dish. You can slice ingredients using a slicing disc fitted inside your food processor. I know this Teach me, please Slice the cheesecake and place on a serving plate. Drizzle with the syrup and serve.