Cayenne Pepper & Dark Chocolate Cheesecake with Mango Filling and Whipped Cream Topping

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Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups of ground Graham Crackers
• 1/3 cup of melted unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 6 oz of dark chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
• 4 (8 oz) containers of NORMAN’S KOSHER CHOLOV YISROEL CREAM CHEESE, softened
• 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1/3 cup of heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 ripe Mango
• 1/4 cup of water
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter.
2. Make the crust: combine Graham Cracker crumbs, melted butter, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Press the mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
3. In a small saucepan, melt the dark chocolate chips over low heat. Add 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and stir until smooth. Spread the chocolate mixture over the crust and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes or until firm.
4. Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a mixer until smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar, eggs, heavy cream, and salt. Beat until well combined. Set aside.
5. Peel the mango and remove the flesh from the seed. Place the flesh in a blender and add the water, lemon juice, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
6. Spread the mango puree over the chocolate layer. Pour the cream cheese mixture on top, smoothing it out with a spatula.
7. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown and the center is almost set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 30 minutes.
8. Cool completely on a wire rack for 1 hour. Chill in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours before serving.
9. Make the whipped cream topping: In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract with a mixer until soft peaks form. Spread the topping over the cheesecake and serve.