Lemon Cheesecake with Passion Fruit
(5 reviews)
Prep time:
40 min
Cook time:
Servings:
12
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A rich and creamy non-bake lemony cheesecake topped with delicious passion fruit. Quick and easy to prepare.
J. Wright
200g graham crackers, crushed
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp sugar (used for the base)
400g cream cheese (room temperature)
2 lemons, zest
200g mascarpone cheese
100g sugar
184ml double cream
8 Passion fruit, very ripe
3 tbsp water
2 tbsp sugar
2 sheets gelatine
Graham Cracker Base:
- In a bowl mix crushed graham crackers, cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of sugar
- Add 125g butter (melted) and mix well
- Pour mix into spring pan and spread mixture evenly
- Press down firmly to create an even layer
- Place in refrigerator to chill and set for at least 30 minutes
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- Place the cream cheese, lemon zest, mascarpone cheese and 100g sugar in a bowl and mix using an electric mixer.
- Using another bowl place the double cream and whisk until thickened
- Once cream has thickened add cream cheese mixture and folding by hand to blend thoroughly
- Remove base from refrigerator and pout the filling over the base and spread evenly
- Return to refrigerator and let sit for at least 4 hours. If time permits allow to sit overnight to allow all flavours to infuse.
Passion Fruit Topping:
- Soak gelatine sheets in water according to directions
- Cut passion fruit in half and scoop out the passion fruit and placing into a sieve
- Squeeze the passion fruit pulp through the sieve until all the juice is removed from the pulp
- Set aside the seeds for later if desired
- Using a small saucepan add passion fruit juice, water and 2 tbsp sugar and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved
- Remove from heat and allow to cool
- If you would the appearance of the black seeds add some seeds to the topping. The seeds will be crunchy adding a different texture so if you prefer a simple smooth cheesecake best not to add seeds
- Remove cheesecake from refrigerator and pour topping over the cheesecake to cover entire surface
- Cover and return to refrigerator to allow topping to set
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