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Passion Fruit Cheesecake

A delightful and creamy dessert that combines the tropical flavors of passion fruit with a rich cheesecake texture, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International, Tropical
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.33 cups 1/3 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cups 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Ensure the butter is melted but not too hot
Filling
  • 16 oz 16 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature
  • 1 cups 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large 3 large eggs
  • 1 cups 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cups 1/2 cup passion fruit puree
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased springform pan.
  4. Bake the crust for about 10 minutes and let it cool while preparing the filling.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, and mix in the sugar.
  6. Add the eggs one by one, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing!
  7. Gently fold in the sour cream, passion fruit puree, and vanilla extract until well integrated.
  8. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes or until the edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
  9. Once baked, turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
  10. After an hour, let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze slices for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving. For variation, consider substituting passion fruit puree with mango or guava.