Virgin Passionfruit Margarita

von Kimberly | März 23, 2025 | BEVERAGES, DINNER PARTY, MEXICAN, PASSIONFRUIT, REFRESHING, SUMMER, UP TO 30 MINUTES, VEGAN

Virgin Passionfruit Margarita

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March 23, 2025 by Kimberly

Sip into a tropical escape with this zesty, alcohol-free passionfruit concoction. It’s like a mini-vacation in a glass. Tangy, refreshing, and effortlessly cool. Perfect for those sunny vibes without the buzz.

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TOTAL TIME

10 min

SERVES

2 glasses

DIET

vegan

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A Little Love Letter

Craving a tropical getaway without leaving your backyard? This vibrant, alcohol-free drink blends the exotic taste of passionfruit with zesty lime and a hint of sweetness, delivering a refreshing experience that’s so indulgent.

The finishing touch? A juicy half of passionfruit floating on top—because why not go all in? A little spoon is optional but highly recommended, because scooping out those passionfruit seeds mid-sip just hits different.

While this drink is best enjoyed fresh, you can prepare the passionfruit and lime mixture in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. When ready to serve, simply pour over ice, top with sparkling water, and garnish as desired.

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Virgin Passionfruit Margarita

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Author: Kimberly
Total Time: 10 min
Yield: 2

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small plate
cocktail glasses
cocktail shaker

Instructions

Prepare the rim spices on a flat plate by zesting a fresh lime and mixing it with dried chili and a pinch of salt.
Prep the glasses by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim, then dipping the glass into the lime-chili-salt mixture to create a flavorful edge. Set the glasses aside.
In a cocktail shaker, combine freshly squeezed lime juice, passionfruit purée, and agave syrup. Add a handful of ice cubes and shake well until chilled.
Take a prepared glass and add a few ice cubes. Strain the shaken mixture into the glass, then top it off with sparkling water.
Cut a passionfruit in half and place one half into each drink for that final tropical touch.
Note: If you’d like to enjoy this drink with alcohol, simply add 1 shot of tequila while shaking. Just like that, your virgin margarita transforms into a classic passionfruit margarita!

Cook Time: 10 min

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White Chocolate Shortbread Passionfruit Bars

von Kimberly | März 19, 2025 | 60 TO 120 MINUTES, CHOCOLATE, DESSERT & SWEETS, OMNIVORE, PASSIONFRUIT, SPRING, SUMMER, SWEET

White Chocolate Shortbread Passionfruit Bars

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March 19, 2025 by Kimberly

Golden, buttery shortbread, silky passionfruit filling, and a crisp white chocolate shell with puffed quinoa. It’s sweet, tangy, crunchy, basically what I imagine luxury tastes like. A little indulgent, absolutely worth it.

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TOTAL TIME

70 min

SERVES

16 bars

DIET

vegetarian

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A Little Love Letter

If you love desserts that are crispy, creamy, and have just the right amount of freshness, these bars are about to be your new obsession. A golden, melt-in-your-mouth base holds a smooth, tangy passionfruit filling, all wrapped in a crisp layer of white chocolate with puffed quinoa for that extra crunch. It’s sweet, tart, creamy, and light all at once. Basically, if tropical sunshine had a dessert form, this would be it. Perfect for when you want something a little extra but totally effortless.

These bars are best served straight from the fridge when the chocolate is still crisp and the filling is perfectly creamy. They’re great as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, a stunning party dessert, or honestly, just something to have stashed away when your sweet tooth hits. Pro tip: Pair with an iced coffee.

Store these in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. The chocolate coating keeps everything fresh, and the flavors only get better with time.

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White Chocolate Shortbread Passionfruit Bars

Author: Kimberly
Total Time: 70 min
Yield: 8-16

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silicone molds in various sizes (I used these and trimmed the shortbread bars slightly)
small bowl
whisk
double boiler
sharp knife
cutting board
medium bowl

Ingredients

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SHORTBREAD

120 grams all-purpose flour
115 grams butter, soft
50 grams white sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt

PASSIONFRUIT FILLING

150 grams passionfruit purée
6 grams instant gelatine

CHOCOLATE SHELL

350 grams white chocolate
15 grams puffed quinoa

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 175°C / 347°F.
Make the shortbread dough. In a medium bowl, mix flour, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the texture resembles firm sand. Refrigerate the dough for 10 minutes to allow the butter to firm up slightly.
Prepare the passionfruit filling. While the dough chills, set aside the smallest silicone mold. Pour the passionfruit purée into a bowl and whisk in the instant gelatin until fully dissolved. (Make sure to use cold-soluble gelatin.) Transfer the mixture into the smallest silicone mold and freeze until completely solid.
Bake the shortbread base. Remove the dough from the fridge and press it into the medium silicone mold. Bake for about 20 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
Temper the white chocolate. Prepare a double boiler and melt only 200g of the 350g white chocolate, heating it carefully to 35°C / 95°F. Meanwhile, finely chop the remaining 150g of white chocolate. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the chopped chocolate until fully melted.
Keep the chocolate at a working temperature of 29-30°C / 84-86°F over the double boiler to ensure smooth assembly.
Assemble the bars. Once the shortbread is fully cooled and the passionfruit filling is frozen, get the largest silicone mold ready.
Coat the mold. Stir the puffed quinoa into the tempered white chocolate. Fill each mold cavity halfway with the mixture. Immediately press a frozen passionfruit strip and a shortbread piece into each cavity, ensuring they are surrounded by the chocolate.
Seal the bars. Pour the remaining white chocolate over the top to fully encase the bars.
Let the bars set. Thanks to the tempered chocolate and frozen passionfruit filling, they will firm up quickly. For extra security, chill them in the fridge for 10 minutes. After that, they’re ready to enjoy!

Passive Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 40 min

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Creamy Passionfruit Curd Cheesecake

von Kimberly | März 18, 2025 | CAKE, CREAMY, DESSERT & SWEETS, EASTER, OVER 120 MINUTES, PASSIONFRUIT, SPRING, SUMMER, VEGETARIAN

Creamy Passionfruit Curd Cheesecake

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March 18, 2025 by Kimberly

Rich, creamy cheesecake meets silky passionfruit curd on a buttery vanilla cookie crust. Sweet, tangy, smooth like sunshine in dessert form. Perfectly indulgent, slightly messy, and impossible to eat just one slice.

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TOTAL TIME

60 min + overnight

SERVES

8 slices

DIET

vegetarian

EVERY RECIPE DESERVES

A Little Love Letter

This cheesecake is for those who love their desserts creamy, tangy, and just a little extra. A smooth, rich filling sits on a buttery vanilla cookie crust, finished with a silky passionfruit curd that’s sweet, tart, and totally addictive. It’s got just the right balance: light yet indulgent, classic yet tropical. Whether you’re making this for a special occasion or just because you need something incredible in your fridge, this is the kind of dessert that makes people stop mid-bite.

Serve this best chilled, straight from the fridge. It’s perfect on its own but also pairs well with a strong espresso, a glass of dessert wine, or, let’s be real, just a fork and five minutes of alone time.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. The texture stays beautifully creamy, and the curd keeps its glossy finish.

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Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Passionfruit Lime Slaw

von Kimberly | März 15, 2025 | FISH, LUNCH, MEXICAN, OMNIVORE, PASSIONFRUIT, PROTEINS, REFRESHING, SALADS, SHRIMPS, SPRING, SUMMER, TORTILLA, UP TO 30 MINUTES

Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Passionfruit Lime Slaw

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March 15, 2025 by Kimberly

A little smoky, a little sweet, and a whole lot of flavor. Spiced shrimp, crispy slaw, and a punchy citrus glaze wrapped in warm tortillas. Every bite is giving peak summer energy.

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TOTAL TIME

25 min

SERVES

4 tacos

DIET

omnivore

EVERY RECIPE DESERVES

A Little Love Letter

If you’re looking for tacos that actually hit to spot, this is the one. Smoky, spicy shrimp caramelized in a honey mustard butter glaze, crisp cabbage slaw tossed with fresh passionfruit and lime, all tucked into warm tortillas. It’s the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and freshness. This is not your basic taco night, this is tropical and vibrant.

These tacos are best served fresh, straight off the pan, while the shrimp are still warm and juicy. A chilled margarita or a sparkling lime soda? Absolute game-changer. And if you’re feeling extra, a drizzle of extra honey mustard glaze over the top seals the deal. Tacos this good deserve to be the main event.

Shrimp are best eaten fresh, but if you have leftovers, store them separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day. Reheat gently in a pan to keep them from drying out. The slaw can last a day, but keep the dressing separate until serving.

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Mango Feta Salad with Passionfruit Cilantro Dressing & Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob

von Kimberly | März 14, 2025 | CORN, EASTER, FETA, LUNCH, MANGO, PASSIONFRUIT, REFRESHING, SALADS, SPRING, SUMMER, UP TO 30 MINUTES, VEGETARIAN

Mango Feta Salad with Passionfruit Cilantro Dressing & Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob

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March 14, 2025 by Kimberly

Sweet, salty, tangy, and fresh!! This is the salad of the season. Juicy mango, creamy cheese, bright herbs, and a citrusy punch that’ll make your taste buds do a little happy dance.

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TOTAL TIME

25 min

SERVES

2 portions

DIET

vegetarian

EVERY RECIPE DESERVES

A Little Love Letter

You know those salads that just hit different? This is one of them. It’s got all the good stuff. Juicy, sun-ripened fruit, salty creamy goodness, a punchy herb dressing, and golden roasted corn that adds the perfect sweet crunch. It’s bright, fresh, and so ridiculously flavorful that you might just eat it straight from the bowl (no judgment). Whether you need a no-fuss summer side or a feel-good meal that’s anything but boring, this one’s got you covered.

This salad is giving effortless brunch energy. Throw it on the table with a crusty baguette, maybe some grilled shrimp if you’re feeling fancy, and let everyone dig in. It’s just as good as a light lunch or a colorful side at your next barbecue. Bonus points if you serve it with a chilled glass of white wine.

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day. Corn is best enjoyed fresh, but you do you.

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White Chocolate Strawberry Macadamia Cookies

von Kimberly | Sep. 10, 2024 | COMFORT FOOD, COOKIES, DESSERT & SWEETS, OVER 120 MINUTES, SUMMER, SWEET, TEA TIME, VEGETARIAN

White Chocolate Strawberry Macadamia Cookies

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September 10, 2024 by Kimberly

Imagine biting into buttery cookies with creamy white chocolate, crunchy macadamia nuts, and bursts of tangy-sweet freeze-dried strawberries. Every bite is a blissful moment of rich sweetness with a fruity twist.

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TOTAL TIME

2 hrs + 20 min

SERVES

12 cookies

DIET

vegetarian

EVERY RECIPE DESERVES

A Little Love Letter

These cookies are the ultimate treat when you need a balance of sweetness and a little crunch. Picture soft, buttery bites with creamy white chocolate melting in your mouth, while macadamia nuts bring that irresistible crunch. And just when you think it couldn’t get better, you hit the tangy freeze-dried strawberry bursts. It’s like all your favorite things wrapped in one cozy, feel-good cookie. Trust me, these are going to be your new go-to sweet treat for every mood!

These cookies are perfect warm, straight out of the oven with the chocolate still gooey. Serve them with a glass of cold milk or alongside your favorite coffee or tea. They’re also a hit at parties or as an easy dessert for a laid-back weekend gathering. Want to take them up a notch? Try crumbling one over vanilla ice cream or serving them with a drizzle of strawberry sauce. You’re going to want to savor every bite!

To keep these cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want to make them last longer (if they aren’t devoured first!), freeze them for up to three months. Just bake them for 10 minutes at 150°C / 302°F in the oven before enjoying.

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A hopeless romantic when it comes to food. Every recipe I share is a love letter to food itself. I’m so glad you’re here. Make yourself at home and stay a while.

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Kimberly

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