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Passion Fruit Cheesecake

Passion Fruit Cheesecake is a delicious and beautiful dessert! It's the perfect combination of tangy, sweet and creamy... and it's got the perfect punch of tartness from the passion fruit. Made with a simple graham cracker crust and a no-bake cheesecake filling, this homemade cheesecake is incredibly simple to make and serve. Top it with fresh fruit, passion fruit sauce or passion fruit curd for a perfect final touch.
Prep Time30 minutes
Chilling Time8 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Brazilian
Keyword: brazilian dessert, brazilian desserts, easy, easy dessert, no bake, no bake dessert, no bake recipe, Passion Fruit
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 397kcal
Author: Aline Shaw

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Stand mixer
  • 9in Spring-form pan

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 7 ounces graham crackers
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • 4.5 teaspoons gelatin powder
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 14 ounces passion fruit puree separated - 13oz for filling, 1oz for topping
  • 3x 8 ounce packages of cream cheese softened
  • 1 14oz can of sweet condensed milk

For Topping

  • 2 whole passion fruits purple variety

Instructions

Prepare the Pan

  • Line a 9inch spring form pan with parchment paper on the bottom and on the sides.

Make the Crust

  • Add the crackers, melted butter, sugar and pinch of salt to the basin of a food processor.
  • Pulse the crust ingredients until they're crumbled and combined.
  • Pour the crumb mixture into the lined pan. Press it down using the back of a measuring cup or glass on the bottom and on the sides. Do this well so that it does not crumble apart as you slice into the cheesecake.
  • Freeze the pan while you prepare the filling, at least 10 minutes.

Make the filling

  • In a large mixer with whisk attachment, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Meanwhile, bloom the gelatin by adding it to the water and whisking it, then microwave no more than 15 seconds. Whisk again to help it cool slightly and set aside.
  • Add in the cream cheese. Whip it into the whipped cream for 3-5 minutes, or until airy and fluffy.
  • Whip in the sweetened condensed milk for about 2 minutes
  • Then pour in the passion fruit pulp and the gelatin. Whip for 3-5 minutes until well combined and smooth.
  • Pour over the chilled crust and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Wrap in plastic wrap to ensure a film doesn't form on the cheesecake.

Make the topping

  • Once the cheesecake has set, top it with the remaining passion fruit pulp or with passion fruit curd or passion fruit sauce.
  • Let it chill another hour so the topping can set a little.
  • Remove from the fridge 15 minutes before you intend to serve, then slice and serve with additional sauce if desired.

Bom Apetite!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1697IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg