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 mins
Chilling Time8 hours hrs
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
Food Processor
Stand mixer
9in Spring-form pan
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
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.
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