Steamed white chocolate cheesecake
This steamed white chocolate cheesecake is a silky dessert made with cream cheese, white chocolate and fresh mango, gently steamed in the Varoma. The Thermomix melts the chocolate without burning, blends the filling lump-free and steams it to an exceptionally creamy texture. Finished with a tangy lime and mango coulis, it is an impressive make-ahead dessert for any occasion.
About this recipe
Steamed white chocolate cheesecake Thermomix TM7 style is a stunning twist on the classic baked cheesecake, and one of the most rewarding dessert recipes you can make with an all-in-one kitchen machine. Instead of a water bath in the oven, the Thermomix steams the cream cheese and white chocolate filling gently in the Varoma, giving an unusually light, almost mousse-like texture that never cracks or dries out. The white chocolate is melted with the gentle heating function so it stays silky rather than seizing, while the blade blends the filling until completely lump-free in seconds. Fresh mango cheeks and lime bring a bright tropical contrast to the sweetness, and the coulis is puréed in the same bowl with minimal washing up. This dessert is perfect for dinner parties, summer birthdays or a festive Easter menu, and it can be made a day ahead so you can focus on your guests.
Preparation tips
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before blending the filling, as cold cream cheese leaves small lumps that are difficult to remove later. A smooth, evenly mixed white chocolate base is essential for that signature silky steamed texture.
- Line the Varoma tray and cake tin thoroughly with baking paper so the delicate cheesecake releases easily after steaming. Let it cool completely in the tin before turning out, as the structure firms up considerably while resting in the fridge.
- Swap the mango cheeks for ripe peach or passion fruit when mango is out of season, and add an extra squeeze of lime juice to the coulis to sharpen the flavour. Children love decorating the finished cheesecake with extra fresh fruit just before serving.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: use lactose-free cream cheese and lactose-free white chocolate, and replace the butter in the base with coconut oil. The mango-lime coulis stays naturally dairy-free, so the tropical flavour remains completely intact.
- Festive winter version: replace the mango with a coulis of Seckel pears and a hint of grated fresh ginger, and scatter pomegranate seeds over the cheesecake for a ruby-red Christmas finish that looks spectacular on the table.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Gentle melting - The Thermomix melts white chocolate and butter at controlled low heat without seizing or burning. [Temperature control]. [Precision Control]
- Silky blending - The blade of the TM7 mixes cream cheese and sugar into a lump-free, velvety cheesecake filling. [Hands-free]. [Hands-Free]
- Varoma steaming - The Varoma of the Thermomix steams the cheesecake evenly for a light texture that never cracks. [Multi-functionality]. [Multi-Function]
- Coulis in seconds - The TM7 purées fresh mango cheeks and lime juice into a smooth tropical coulis without a separate blender. [Time savings]. [Time Savings]
- Grated citrus zest - The Thermomix grates the lime zest finely so its oils perfume the white chocolate filling evenly. [Easy cleaning]. [Easy Cleanup]
Ingredients
- fresh mango cheeks
- caster sugar
- water
- limes
- lime juice
- unsalted butter
- Granita biscuits
- white chocolate
- cream cheese
- caster sugar