Passion Fruit Cheesecake

17/11/2023

I can guide you through the preparation of a delicious Passion Fruit Cheesecake. This cheesecake will have an exotic touch thanks to the intense and fragrant flavor of passion fruit, which pairs wonderfully with the creaminess of the cheese. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

200 g of Digestive biscuits
100 g of melted butter
500 g of cream cheese (such as Philadelphia)
100 g of icing sugar
200 ml of whipping cream
10 g of gelatin sheets (or equivalent in granulated gelatin)
The juice of 3 passion fruits
3 tablespoons of granulated sugar (for the sauce)

Preparation

Start by finely crushing the Digestive biscuits until you have a sandy texture. Then, mix the melted butter with the crushed biscuits to get a homogeneous mixture.
Press the biscuit mixture onto the bottom of a springform pan previously lined with parchment paper, creating a compact base. Place it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to harden.
For the cream, soften the gelatin sheets in cold water for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the cream cheese with the icing sugar and mix until you have a smooth cream.
Heat the passion fruit juice in a saucepan without boiling it. Squeeze out the softened gelatin and dissolve it in the warm juice. Pour the mixture into the cream cheese and mix well.
Whip the cream in a separate bowl and then gently fold it into the cheese mixture, using an upward motion to avoid deflating.
Pour the obtained cream over the biscuit base in your mold and level the surface. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, better if overnight.
For the passion fruit sauce, strain the juice of another 2-3 passion fruits and mix it with the 3 tablespoons of sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and let it reduce until you get a slightly thick sauce.
When the cheesecake is well chilled and ready to serve, pour the passion fruit sauce over it.

Curiosity

Passion fruit, also known as maracuja, is native to South America but has become popular all over the world for its exotic taste. It’s rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. In the cheesecake, its tangy taste creates a perfect balance with the sweetness and creaminess of the cheese.