Go Back
–+ servings
Passion Fruit Cheesecake

Creamy Passion Fruit Cheesecake for a Tropical Taste Sensation

This Passion Fruit Cheesecake is a creamy delight that brings tropical flavor to your dessert table.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 200 g Digestive Biscuits or graham crackers
  • 100 g Unsalted Butter (melted) use fresh for best flavor
For the Filling
  • 400 g Cream Cheese softened
  • 200 g Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 150 g Caster Sugar can substitute granulated sugar
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 250 g Passion Fruit Pulp fresh is best
For the Topping
  • 50 g Additional Caster Sugar to taste
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch whisk well
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh preferred

Equipment

  • Springform pan
  • Food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a 22 cm (9-inch) springform pan with baking paper and grease the sides.
  2. Crush the digestive biscuits and mix with melted butter. Press into the pan and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 140°C (285°F).
  4. Beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth, then add sugar, passion fruit pulp, and eggs.
  5. Pour the filling into the crust and bake for 60-70 minutes until slightly jiggly.
  6. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for about one hour.
  7. Chill the cheesecake for at least 3 hours, or overnight for the best texture.
  8. Simmer passion fruit pulp, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan until thickened.
  9. Pour the cooled topping over the cheesecake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth filling. Refrigerate overnight for best results.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!