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Creamy Passionfruit Curd Cheesecake

Kimberly — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:23:19 +0000

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

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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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Creamy Passionfruit Curd Cheesecake

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Author: Kimberly
Total Time: 60 min + overnight
Yield: 8-16 slices 1x

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Description

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

oven
28 cm / 11” cake pan
deep baking tray or dish larger than the cake pan
food processor
large mixing bowl
whisk
aluminum foil
small pot

Ingredients

Units

CRUST

200 grams golden Oreo cookies (without cream filling)
100 grams butter

FILLING

600 grams cream cheese
130 grams white sugar
160 grams creme fraiche
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs

PASSIONFRUIT CURD

2 passionfruits
85 grams white sugar
40 grams butter
50 grams heavy cream
1 tbsp cornstarch
cold water

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 175°C / 347°F (convection). Fill a deep baking tray or a dish large enough to fit the cake pan with water. The water should reach about halfway up the sides of the cake pan. Set aside.
Prepare the crust. Carefully twist apart the Oreo cookies and scrape off the cream filling. Add the cookies to a food processor and pulse briefly. Add the softened butter and mix for about 20 seconds until the mixture becomes crumbly and holds together. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a cake pan. Set aside.
Make the filling. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the sugar and whisk again until fully combined. Stir in the crème fraîche and vanilla extract. Add one egg and mix until just combined, then add the second egg, mixing only until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix to avoid incorporating too much air.
Assemble the cheesecake. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and spread evenly. Lay two sheets of aluminum foil flat and place the cake pan in the center. Fold the foil up around the pan to prevent water from seeping in. Place the cake pan in the prepared water bath and transfer to the middle rack of the oven. Bake for about 40 minutes until the top is completely pale, the edges are set, and the center still jiggles slightly.
Make the passionfruit curd. While the cheesecake bakes, scoop the passionfruit pulp into a small pot, add the sugar, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt. Finally, stir in the heavy cream and bring to a brief boil before removing from the heat. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth, then pour it into the passionfruit mixture. Stir and bring to a boil once more. Let cool for about 30 minutes.
Cool the cheesecake gradually. After 40 minutes, turn off the oven and open the door completely. Let the cheesecake sit inside for 20 minutes to prevent sudden temperature changes, which could cause cracks.
Check the curd consistency. It should be creamy and spreadable, but not runny. If it’s too thick, mix in a small amount of water. Set aside and let it cool completely.
Remove the cheesecake from the water bath. Take off the aluminum foil and run a sharp knife around the edges to loosen it, but leave the cake ring on. Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature.
Finish and chill. Once the cheesecake has cooled to room temperature, carefully spread the passionfruit curd over the top. Transfer to the fridge and let set for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.

Passive Time: overnight
Cook Time: 60 min

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