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Passionfruit Cheesecake on a board with a knife to the side

Passionfruit Cheesecake

Safira
How to whip up a delicious no bake Passionfruit Cheesecake. This dessert is creamy, light and is topped with passion fruit which combined with the cheesecake looks as gorgeous as it tastes.
5 from 18 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 10 minutes
Course Baking/Dessert, Dessert
Cuisine American, british
Servings 8
Calories 797 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g Plain Digestives or Ginger Nuts
  • 145 g Butter Melted
  • 600 g Cream Cheese At room temperature
  • 100 g Icing Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Optional
  • 300 g Double Cream
  • 3 - 4 Passion Fruit Pulp

Instructions
 

  • Butter and line a 23cm loose bottomed tin with baking paper.  
  • Put the Digestives into a food bag or into a food processor. Bash to crumbs with a rolling pin or process until fine crumbs are formed.
  • Add to a bowl and pour in melted butter.
  • Place crumbs into tin and firmly press down to create an even layer. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
  • Whisk Double Cream until it forms soft peaks.
  • In a seperate bowl beat together the cream cheese, icing sugar and vanilla for 2 minutes until thickened. 
  • Pour in the double cream and fold in. The mixture should be thick so continue to whisk a little longer if need be.
  • Spoon onto the base and smooth with a spatula.
  • Leave to set in the fridge overnight. 
  • Bring the cheesecake to room temperature about 30 mins before serving.
  • Remove from the tin and top with Passion Fruit Puree.

Notes

Top Tips for this recipe 

Room Temp Ingredients
Use room temperature ingredients, especially the cream cheese and double cream. 
Mix Cream Cheese and Sugar well
Beat the cream cheese and sugar well until the mixture is totally smooth then scrape the bowl down and mix once more.
Press Crust down
Pack that crust really well so you get nice clean pieces that hold together.
Setting Time
This cheesecake needs time to set so let it sit in the fridge for a few hours.

Storage - How long will it last?

Fridge - This cheesecake will last up to two days in the fridge
Freezer - You can freeze the Cheesecake for three months. To freeze the cake, wrap in plastic and wrap in foil. Thaw in the fridge before serving

FAQ

Can I use a different tin to make this Passion Fruit Cheesecake?

Yes the filling will either be thinner or thicker depending on the size you choose. 
I use a 20cm tin with a removable base.

Nutrition

Calories: 797kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 10gFat: 59gSaturated Fat: 33gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 173mgSodium: 584mgPotassium: 446mgFiber: 9gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 2958IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Passionfruit Cheesecake
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