Passionfruit Cheesecake

A no-bake cheesecake with a chocolate digestive base, creamy white chocolate filling, and tangy passionfruit topping. Perfect make-ahead dessert.

By Ricky Robinson Updated February 14, 2024

This is a simple yet utterly delicious recipe for Passionfruit Cheesecake. It's a fantastic treat for anyone who loves the unique combination of creamy and tangy flavours. What's great about this recipe is its simplicity. You don't need to be an experienced baker to create something that looks and tastes this good.

The base is made from dark chocolate digestive biscuits, giving it a rich and satisfying crunch. Combined with melted butter, it forms the perfect foundation for the creamy layer that follows. The filling is a smooth blend of cream cheese, white chocolate and double cream, whipped together with a touch of vanilla extract for that classic cheesecake flavour.

The beauty of a no-bake cheesecake is that it's virtually foolproof and needs no oven timing to worry about.
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Passionfruit Cheesecake

The tangy and aromatic pulp of passionfruit adds a tropical twist to the cheesecake, creating a delicious contrast with the creamy filling. You can use fresh passionfruits or quality shop-bought pulp. Both work beautifully in this recipe. The slight tartness cuts through the richness perfectly, making each bite feel balanced and refreshing rather than overly sweet.

This no-fuss recipe requires minimal active preparation time, making it an ideal choice for a make-ahead dessert. Simply assemble, refrigerate overnight, and serve the next day when the flavours have had time to meld together. The wait is absolutely worth it. This cheesecake actually improves with time, developing a deeper, more harmonious flavour profile as it sets. The chocolate base softens slightly while maintaining its texture, and the passionfruit topping seeps gently into the creamy layer.

Passionfruit Cheesecake

Total Time 12 hrs 35 min
Servings 8 servings
Calories 485 cal
Protein 6g

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Food Processor
  • Whisk
  • Cake Tin
  • Mixing Bowl

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pop the biscuits into a food processor and blitz until crumbed. Add the melted butter and whizz again until the mixture starts to clump together like wet sand.

  2. 2

    Pour the biscuit mixture into a cake tin and press it down using the back of a spoon. Put the base in the fridge to firm up a little while you get on with the filling.

  3. 3

    Melt the white chocolate and then set aside to cool a little.

  4. 4

    Beat the cream cheese in a bowl, then in a separate bowl whip the cream until you have soft peaks. Slowly fold into the cheese along with the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Fold in the white chocolate and combine well to complete the topping.

  6. 6

    Pour the topping over the biscuits, smooth the top, cover the tin with cling film and refrigerate overnight.

  7. 7

    Take the tin out of the fridge for 10 minutes before unclipping the cake tin.

  8. 8

    Cut the passionfruit in half and scoop the pulp into a jug, then pour over the cheesecake. Slice and serve. Enjoy!

Ricky Robinson - Recipe Author
Ricky Robinson

Home cook sharing delicious recipes with a focus on flavour and simplicity.

Storage

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This cheesecake actually tastes better after 24 hours as the flavours develop.

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled with extra passionfruit pulp drizzled on top, or with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

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