MANGO CHEESECAKE WITH LEMON BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Mango Cheesecake:
• Preheat the oven to 350.
• Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides with 2 layers of heavy-duty foil.
• Finely grind the biscotti in a food processor.
• Add the melted butter and process until the crumbs are moistened.
• Press the crumb mixture over the bottom (not the sides) of the prepared pan.
• Bake until the crust is golden, about 15 minutes.
• Cool the crust completely on a cooling rack.
• Blend the cream cheese and ricotta in a food processor.
• Add the mango puree, eggs, and sugar and pulse until the mixture is smooth.
• Pour the mango mixture over the crust in the pan.
• Place the springform pan in a large roasting pan.
• Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
• Bake until the cheesecake is firm and moves slightly when the pan is gently shaken, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Transfer the cake to a cooling rack to cool for 30 minutes.
• Place in the refrigerator and cool completely, at least 8 hours and up to 2 days.
• Basil Lemon Sauce:.
• Place the sugar, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan.
• Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the sugar is dissolved.
• Cool the syrup completely.
• In a food processor combine the basil and the cooled syrup.
• Pulse until the herbs are finely chopped.
• Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve.if desired.
• You can also just leave the pieces of basil in there for a pretty green sauce.
• Slice the cheesecake and place on a serving plate.
• Drizzle with the sauce and serve.