10/08/2026
Passion Fruit No-Bake Cheesecake
This passion fruit no-bake cheesecake is pure tropical heaven—a buttery cookie crust, thick and silky cheesecake filling, and a glossy passion fruit topping bursting with sweet-tart flavor. It looks bakery-fancy but is surprisingly easy to make
Yield: 10 large servings
Ingredients:
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (200 g)
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (85 g)
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened (450 g)
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar (90 g)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup passion fruit pulp, strained (120 ml)
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream (240 ml)
• 2 1/4 tsp unflavored gelatin (7 g)
• 3 tbsp cold water
• 1/2 cup passion fruit pulp with seeds (120 ml)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (8 g)
• 2 tbsp water
How to make it:
• Line the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the crumbs resemble wet sand.
• Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan. Refrigerate for 20 minutes while you prepare the filling.
• Sprinkle the gelatin over 3 tablespoons cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes. Gently warm it just until completely dissolved, then let it cool slightly without allowing it to set.
• Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until completely smooth and creamy. Mix in the vanilla, strained passion fruit pulp, and lemon juice.
• Slowly mix the dissolved gelatin into the cheesecake mixture until evenly incorporated.
• In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to medium-stiff peaks. Gently fold it into the passion fruit cheesecake filling in two or three additions so the filling stays thick and airy.
• Spoon the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely set.
• For the glossy topping, combine the passion fruit pulp, sugar, cornstarch, and water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until glossy and slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
• Let the topping cool completely, then spread it over the chilled passion fruit no-bake cheesecake. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes before releasing it from the springform pan.
• For bakery-style slices, dip a sharp knife into hot water, wipe it dry, and clean the blade between every cut.
Serve this creamy tropical cheesecake straight from the refrigerator—the tangy passion fruit against that rich, velvety filling is irresistible.