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Delicious Passion Fruit Cheesecake

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Delicious Passion Fruit Cheesecake
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time30 min
Servings4 servings
DifficultyEASY
Calories1030 kcal

Resumo para quem tem pressa

"O cheesecake de maracujá une a densidade aveludada do cream cheese à acidez vibrante e tropical do maracujá fresco. O cozimento suave em banho-maria garante textura extremamente sedosa e uma calda com sementes que estalam na boca."

Delicious Passion Fruit Cheesecake

O Que Você Precisa Saber

- Cooking in a water bath at 180°C distributes heat gently and prevents the cheese custard from boiling and curdling. - Adding a spoonful of all-purpose flour stabilizes the filling against the natural acidity of the fruit juice. - The pulp syrup with seeds reduced to the right point brings a mirrored shine and crunchy contrast to the topping.

Ingredients

Main Course

  • For the base:
  • 200g of cornstarch cookies
  • 100g of melted butter
  • For the filling:
  • 400g of cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup passion fruit juice
  • 1 tablespoon of wheat flour
  • For the topping:
  • 1/2 cup passion fruit pulp
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar

Instructions

Main Course

1

Start by crushing the cookies until they become fine crumbs.

2

Add the melted butter and mix until a homogeneous dough forms.

3

Line the bottom of the pan with this mixture, pressing well.

4

In a bowl, beat the cream cheese with the sugar until creamy.

5

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

6

Incorporate the passion fruit juice and flour, mixing until homogeneous.

7

Pour mixture over cookie crust in the pan.

8

Bake in a bain-marie at 180°C for approximately 35 minutes.

9

Prepare the frosting: in a pot, mix the passion fruit pulp with the sugar and bring to a heat until the sugar dissolves.

10

Let cool and pour over the already baked cheesecake.

11

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

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Chef Tips

- Use concentrated passion fruit juice without added water to ensure a striking flavor without destabilizing the consistency. - Seal the outside bottom of the springform pan with double aluminum foil to prevent water from the water bath from entering. - Pour the passion fruit syrup only after it has completely cooled over the previously chilled pie.

Variations

- Leave some of the passion fruit seeds raw and mix into the cold syrup to preserve a pronounced crunchy texture. - Incorporate dark chocolate shavings over the already cold syrup to compose the classic pairing of passion fruit and cocoa. - Add two tablespoons of condensed milk to the syrup to create a dense, citrusy toffee-like texture.

Substitutions

- Passion fruit juice can be replaced by Sicilian lemon or concentrated tangerine juice in the same measure. - The cornstarch biscuit can be replaced by dark chocolate biscuit to create an elegant two-tone visual contrast. - The wheat flour in the filling can be swapped for cornstarch while maintaining the same thickening capacity.

How to Store

Keep the passion fruit cheesecake always refrigerated in a protected container for up to 5 days. Avoid leaving the dessert out of the refrigerator for more than 30 minutes on hot days so as not to liquefy the syrup.

Can You Freeze It?

You can freeze the baked and cooled cheesecake without the passion fruit topping for up to 2 months in tightly sealed plastic wrap. Defrost in the refrigerator for 12 hours and prepare fresh syrup to cover before slicing.

What to Serve With

Pairs perfectly with a short espresso, iced lemongrass tea with lemon, or a glass of very cold Moscato sparkling wine. A garnish of fresh blackberries or mint leaves lends elegance to the dessert plate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does passion fruit cheesecake need a water bath?

The indirect heat of the water vapor prevents the yolks from cooking too quickly with the acidity of the passion fruit, ensuring a velvety cut.

How to prevent the pan from leaking water from the bain-marie into the dough?

Wrap the bottom and outer sides of the springform pan with two thick sheets of reinforced aluminum foil.

Can the syrup with seeds be strained for those who don't like chewing the pits?

Yes, pass half of the pulp through a sieve to maintain the strong citrus flavor and use only a few seeds for decorative effect.

Can I use commercial bottled passion fruit juice?

Yes, as long as it is whole juice without sugar; sweetened juices unbalance the sugar proportions and the acidity of the filling.

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