Recipe Page: Passion Fruit

Passion Fruit Cheesecake Bars

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes

Bitesize packages full of flavour and tasty goodness.

Utensils

  • Mixing bowls
  • 8×8 inch baking dish
  • Parchment paper
  • Electric mixer

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup passion fruit pulp (about 4-5 passion fruits)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
  4. In another mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. Stir in the passion fruit pulp and vanilla extract until evenly incorporated.
  7. Pour the filling over the crust in the baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
  9. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the baking dish.
  10. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled and firm.
  11. Cut into bars and serve chilled.

Passion Fruit and Mango Smoothie Bowl

Duration: 10 minutes

Quick to make and incredibly tasty.

Utensils

  • Blender
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
  • Pulp of 4-5 passion fruits
  • 1 ripe banana, frozen
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk (or any other milk of your choice)
  • Toppings: sliced banana, sliced kiwi, granola, shredded coconut, chia seeds, sliced almonds, fresh berries, edible flowers (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine the diced mangoes, passion fruit pulp, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, and coconut milk.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more coconut milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
  3. Pour the smoothie into a bowl.
  4. Top the smoothie bowl with sliced banana, sliced kiwi, granola, shredded coconut, chia seeds, sliced almonds, fresh berries, and edible flowers if desired.
  5. Serve immediately

Passion Fruit Sorbet

Duration: 3 hours 10 minutes

Sweet, tangy and delicious.

Utensils

  • Blender
  • Small saucepan
  • Shallow dish or ice cream maker

Ingredients

  • Pulp of 8-10 passion fruits
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved completely to make a simple syrup.
  2. Remove the simple syrup from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
  3. In a blender, combine the passion fruit pulp, cooled simple syrup, and lime juice.
  4. Blend until smooth.
  5. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish or ice cream maker and freeze for 3-4 hours, stirring every hour to break up any ice crystals, or follow the manufacturer’s instructions if using an ice cream maker.
  6. Once the sorbet is firm, scoop it into serving bowls or cones