Sunday, November 29, 2009

Mango Cheesecake



For the sponge cake
1 sponge cake - use a ready pack and bake it according to directions on the box.
For the cheesecake mixture
2 8 oz packs cream cheese
2 mangoes, peeled and cut into pieces
4 tablespoons thick curds
1/2 cup cream
3/4 cup castor sugar

For the garnish
a few mango slices

For the sponge cake
1. Slice the sponge cake into two horizontally. Use only one layer of the sponge.
2. Use the other layer for the variation.
For the cheesecake mix
1. Liquidize the cream cheese, mango pieces, curds and sugar to a smooth puree in a blender.
2. Whip the cream till soft peaks form and mix gently with the mango mixture.
Now
1. Place one layer of the sponge cake on the bottom of a spring foam pan.
2. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the sponge and refrigerate till set. Unmould from the tin.
4. Serve chilled garnished with mango slices.

Tips

Hang curds in a muslin cloth for 10 -15 minutes to get thick curds.

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