Calypso Mango Cream Jelly Cheesecakes
Ingredients
Almond brownie base
- 1/2 cup (67g) almonds (raw, roasted or activated)
- 1 Tbsp (8g) coconut flour
- 1/4 cup (30g) cacao powder
- 10-12 Medjool dates, pitted
Calypso mango cream filling
- 1 1/2 cups (160g) raw cashews, soaked 4 hours in water
- 1 cup (200g) mango flesh (from approx 1 mango)
- 2 Tbsp (45g) pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup (60g) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (125g) canned, full fat coconut milk
- 2 sachets (18g) vegetarian gelatine
Mango jelly
- 3/4 cup (160g) Calypso mango flesh (from 2 mangoes)
- 1/4 cup (62g) water
- 2 Tbsp (40g) lemon juice
- 1 sachet (9g) vegetarian gelatine
Preparation
Add almonds, coconut flour and cacao to a food processor and pulse to combine, then with the food processor running, add one date at a time until you have added 10 in total, ensuring they are pitted first
Check the dough consistency; it should roll into a ball and hold together well but not be too wet; if needed, add 1-2 more dates and press the mixture into 9 muffin moulds, then set aside
Drain soaked cashews and add to a blender with mango flesh, maple syrup, lemon zest, and lemon juice; blend until smooth and set aside
In a saucepan, combine coconut milk and gelatine, bring to a boil over low heat while whisking continuously for 1 minute to avoid clumps, then allow to cool for a couple of minutes
With the blender running, quickly stream the gelatine mixture into the blender through the lid hole and blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth, working swiftly as gelatine sets quickly
Prepare the mango jelly by dissolving gelatine in water and lemon juice with mango flesh, heating gently until smooth, then cooling slightly
Pour the mango cream filling over the brownie base in the moulds, then layer the mango jelly on top
Chill the moulds in the refrigerator until set, typically for several hours or overnight
Notes
Use silicone muffin moulds approximately 3/4 cup in size or a similar substitute
The gelatine mixture must be added quickly to avoid setting, and ensure all steps are done swiftly for best results
This recipe is vegan, refined sugar-free, and has a paleo option by adjusting ingredients as needed