No-bake passion fruit cheesecake is a tropical favorite from Brazil and Latin America where the tart fruit balances the richness of the cream cheese. It is a refreshing summer dessert on beaches and coastal restaurants. Gelatin allows a firm texture without the need for baking.
Latin American
No-bake passion fruit cheesecake
No-bake tropical passion fruit cheesecake with acid coulis and seeds.
- Brazil
- Dessert
- Vegetarian
- Light
- easy
30 min
Tiempo de Preparación
10
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 365 kcal
- Protein 6 g
- Fiber 1 g
- Carbohydrates 30 g
- Fat 25 g
- Sodium 320 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
No-bake passion fruit cheesecake is a preparation from Brazil with easy difficulty. Reserve about 30 minutes in total (30 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 250 g of crushed Maria cookies.
- Have ready: 100 g of melted butter.
- Have ready: 600 g of cream cheese.
- Have ready: 150 g of icing sugar.
- Have ready: 200 ml of whipping cream.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Prepare Maria biscuit base with butter; refrigerate in mold
Prepare Maria biscuit base with butter; refrigerate in mold.
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Hydrate gelatin; dissolve in hot passion fruit pulp
Hydrate gelatin; dissolve in hot passion fruit pulp.
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Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth
Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
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Whip cream and integrate with cream cheese; add passion fruit jelly
Whip cream and integrate with cream cheese; add passion fruit gelatin.
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Pour over base and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
Pour over base and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
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Prepare coulis with pulp and sugar; pour over cheesecake when serving
Prepare coulis with pulp and sugar; pour over cheesecake when serving.
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Garnish with passion fruit seeds and fresh mint
Decorate with passion fruit seeds and fresh mint.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with a base of grated coconut.
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