Description
Indulge in a luxurious Mango-Swirled Millionaire Cheesecake, combining a classic New York-style cheesecake with vibrant mango and toasted coconut caramel. This halal-certified dessert is perfect for special occasions or a tropical escape.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (7oz) Graham Crackers, Crushed: for the crust
- 80g (⅓ cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted: binds the crust
- 600g (21oz) Cream Cheese, Softened (Halal-Certified): the cheesecake base
- 150g (¾ cup) Granulated Sugar: for sweetness
- 2 Large Eggs: adds richness and structure
- 120ml (½ cup) Sour Cream: contributes to creamy texture
- 1 tsp (5ml) Vanilla Extract, Alcohol-Free: enhances flavor
- 80ml (⅓ cup) Mango Puree: for tropical flavor
- 1 tsp (5ml) Lemon Juice: brightens mango flavor
- 100ml (⅓ cup) Mango Puree for Swirl: creates swirls
- 1 tsp (5ml) Agar-Agar Powder (Optional): sets the swirl
- 200g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar for Caramel: caramel base
- 90g (⅓ cup) Unsalted Butter: caramel richness
- 120ml (½ cup) Heavy Cream (Halal): smooth caramel
- 30g (⅓ cup) Toasted Coconut Flakes, Plus Extra for Garnish: adds crunch and aroma
- Pinch of Sea Salt: balances caramel sweetness
- Mint Leaves for Garnish (Optional): adds color
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter, press into a pan, and bake for 8 minutes.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time.
- Flavor the Filling: Stir in sour cream, vanilla, mango puree, and lemon juice.
- Divide and Prepare for Swirl: Divide filling; add mango puree to one half, agar-agar if using.
- Layer and Swirl: Pour plain filling, then dollop and swirl mango mixture.
- Top and Water Bath: Top with remaining filling, place in water bath, and bake.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 45-50 minutes, cool slowly in oven, then refrigerate.
- Make Toasted Coconut Caramel: Melt sugar, add butter and cream, then coconut and salt.
- Assemble and Garnish: Drizzle caramel over cheesecake and garnish.
Notes
A water bath is crucial for a creamy texture and prevents cracking. Slow cooling also minimizes cracks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: cheesecake,mango,caramel,coconut,dessert,tropical,halal,baking,easy