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Ginger Mango Cheesecake
SignatureDescription
A tropical mango cheesecake with a ginger-infused whipped cream topping. Blended frozen mango is folded directly into the filling for a bright, fruity batter, while the whipped cream with some ginger spice.
Special Instructions
Mango Filling
- Blend the frozen mango until completely smooth.
- Stir in the passion fruit juice and sugar.
- Heat the mango mixture to 150°F.
- Mix into the cheesecake filling while the cake is also at 150°F.
Ginger-Infused Whipped Cream
- Place the mixing bowl and beater in the fridge to chill before starting.
- Whip the cream with the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and some powdered ginger until peaks form.
- Spread or pipe onto the fully cooled cheesecake.
- Sprinkle the remaining powdered ginger decoratively on top.
Recipe
Pan size:
Number of cakes:
1
Makes 1 × 8″ cheesecake
Topping
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy cream | 240g | |
| Powdered ginger | 15g | Some mixed in, and some decoratively on top |
| Powdered sugar | 15g | |
| Vanilla extract | 5g |
Filling
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cream cheese | 452g | 2 × 8 oz bricks (Philadelphia) |
| Sugar | 100g | |
| Kosher salt | 2g | |
| Vanilla extract | 5g | |
| Heavy cream | 130g | |
| Eggs | 3 eggs | |
| Frozen mango (blended smooth) | 380g | Blend until smooth, then fold into the filling |
| Passion fruit juice | 30g | Mix into the filling with the mango |
| Granulated sugar | 20g | To taste, balance the tartness of the fruits |
| Gelatin (250 bloom) | 5g |
Crust
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Graham crackers | 140g | 1 bag of Honey Maid graham crackers (~140g) |
| Butter (room temperature) | 60g | 4 tbsp |
Instructions
- Make the filling: Let the cream cheese and eggs come to room temperature, then beat the cream cheese and cream until smooth. Mix in sugar, salt, vanilla extract. Add eggs last, mixing just until combined so you don't work extra air into the mixture that will get stuck in the sous vide bag.
- Make the crust: Let the butter come to room temperature. Break up graham crackers a bit, then add them with the butter to a food processor and process until fully integrated. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom of your pan — make sure it's well packed with no gaps, or the filling will leak through when you pour it.
- Cook: Sous vide at 176°F for 90 minutes. Every 30ish minutes, massage the bag to stir the filling (or stir directly if using an open container). Pay attention to the edges and make sure stirring is complete.
- Set: Pour into the mold, then add any solid toppings right away or let the cheesecake cool in the fridge for several hours before adding a gell topping. Ideally, make the cheesecake at least a day before serving so it can set properly.
Shop Ingredients
Turning kosher off swaps to a cheaper gelatin when available.
Purchase planning:
Philadelphia Cream Cheese (2x 8oz)
~$8.98
Honey Maid Graham Crackers (14.4oz)
~$4.48
Watkins Pure Vanilla Extract (8oz)
~$10.99
Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt (3 lb)
~$9.29
365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Sugar (32 oz)
~$5.69
365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Powdered Sugar (24 oz)
~$4.89
Berkeley Farms Heavy Whipping Cream (32 oz)
~$8.69
365 by Whole Foods Market Large Brown Grade A Eggs (12 count)
~$4.39
Fish Gelatin Powder (250 Bloom, 400g)
~$29.95 Kosher fish gelatin — needed for gel toppings
Goya Passion Fruit Pulp (14oz x12)
~$44.99 Bulk pack — for single bags, check local Hispanic frozen section
Knox Unflavored Gelatin (Non-Kosher)
~$13.49 Use this cheaper gelatin when kosher is turned off. Packaging (boards & boxes)
Cake Collar Acetate Roll (50ft)
10" Round Cake Boards
5" Round Mini Cake Boards
10" Cake Boxes
5" Mini Cake Boxes
Equipment (first-time setup)
KitchenAid Hand Mixer
Wancle Sous Vide Circulator
Gabkey 8" Springform Pan
4" Mini Springform Pans
TempPro TP510 Digital Candy Thermometer
Ziploc Gallon Freezer Bags
Graduated Plastic Pipettes (100ct)