Recipe: Passionfruit Cheesecake Slice

When we first arrived in Australia we knew quite literally no-one in Melbourne but thankfully a few months later my sister started kindergarten and mum became fast friends with some of the other kinder mums. Some 26 years later these people have become more like family than friends to us, and last weekend we farewelled the childhood home of one of them with an afternoon tea, to which I took along this passionfruit cheesecake slice.

The family had been in this home the whole time we have known them so it was full of lovely memories of the circus performances we would put on, the sleepovers we had and other childhood pursuits. There were plenty of summers I spent as much time there as we did at my own home, so it definitely felt like the backdrop of my childhood in many ways, so it was a bit sad to say goodbye! The cheesecake helped though!

Passionfruit Cheesecake Slice | I Spy Plum Pie

The recipe is one I found on Taste which I slightly adapted

Ingredients List

For the base

  • 150g butter
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1tsp vanilla essence
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup plain flour
  • 2tsp self-raising flour
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut

For the topping

  • 500g cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup passionfruit pulp

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 180C
  2. Beat together butter, sugar and vanilla until pale and creamy
  3. Add egg and beat well then fold in the flours, coconut and milk
  4. Line a slice tray and spoon in the mixture, smooth the top and bake for 15-20 minutes (until a skewer comes out clean)
  5. Reduce the heat to 160C
  6. Beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy
  7. Add the sour cream and eggs and beat until well combined
  8. Pour in half the passionfruit and mix through then pour the mixture over the cooked base
  9. Pour the remaining passionfruit over the top and swirl through, then bake for 30 minutes, or until just set
  10. Leave to cool completely in the pan before cutting into slices
  11. Enjoy!

Passionfruit Cheesecake Slice | I Spy Plum Pie

The cheesecake is light and creamy which I really love, with a slight tang to it from the delicious passionfruit. I really love the coconut in the base as well, it gives the whole slice a rather tropical feel! Sometimes cheesecake can be overly sweet but I think the addition of the sour cream helps to reduce the sweetness of this one, which is maybe a bad thing as I felt like I could have had more than one piece!

It’s nice and simple to make as well but looks fairly impressive, which would make this slice an excellent dinner party dessert that you can make ahead, or just a delicious afternoon tea treat!

Passionfruit Cheesecake Slice | I Spy Plum Pie

Passionfruit Cheesecake Slice | I Spy Plum Pie

Are you cheesecake fan? Maybe this passionfruit cheesecake slice should be on your to-make list!

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11 Comments on Recipe: Passionfruit Cheesecake Slice

    • I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
      November 3, 2015 at 8:39 am (8 years ago)

      It’s so delicious isn’t it! And looks more impressive than it should given how simple it is!

      Reply
  1. merilyn
    November 3, 2015 at 3:14 pm (8 years ago)

    they look pretty delicious liz!
    I love those little cake forks! so cute!
    sounds like you had some lovely times in that house too!
    love m:)X

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    • I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
      November 3, 2015 at 5:30 pm (8 years ago)

      Aren’t they such lovely forks, my mum always tries to steal them from me! xx

      Reply
  2. leaf (the indolent cook)
    November 4, 2015 at 5:02 am (8 years ago)

    They look lovely and I imagine they taste fantastic – I adore a good tangy cheesecake!

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    • I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
      November 12, 2015 at 7:36 pm (8 years ago)

      Thanks! It sure is hard to beat a good cheesecake!

      Reply
  3. jayne
    November 6, 2015 at 5:00 pm (8 years ago)

    This looks sensational – love passionfruit and this slice looks so light and fluffy! stopping by via FFF

    Reply
    • I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
      November 12, 2015 at 7:37 pm (8 years ago)

      Thanks Jayne!

      Reply
  4. Bec
    November 12, 2015 at 9:01 pm (8 years ago)

    Oh yum! Only the tastiest for a wonderful friend x
    Bec recently posted…Grilled avocado salad

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    • I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
      November 14, 2015 at 8:29 am (8 years ago)

      But of course! xx

      Reply

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