Light Passionfruit Cheesecake

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 12
Light and tangy Passionfruit Cheesecake
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

4 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

200 g diet butternut cookies
1 egg white
40 g reduced fat margarine , melted
1 tablespoon gelatin
1/4 cup water
250 g light cream cheese
1/2 cup caster sugar
300 ml light thickened cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh passion fruit pulp ( about 4 passionfruit ) or 1/2 cup canned passion fruit pulp
2 egg whites , extra
extra passion fruit , to serve ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
330
Sugar
21g
Fat
20g
This light passionfruit cheesecake is the perfect dessert for those who love the tangy, tropical flavor of passionfruit. The creamy cheesecake filling is light and fluffy, with a smooth texture that melts in your mouth. This recipe is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth while still keeping things healthy. With fewer calories and less fat than regular cheesecake recipes, it's a guilt-free treat that you can enjoy anytime. The passionfruit flavor adds a refreshing twist to the classic cheesecake taste.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180C (350F). Grease an 8-inch springform pan.
2.In a food processor, process diet butternut cookies until they resemble breadcrumbs. Add melted margarine and egg white. Process until combined.
3.Press crumb mixture into the base of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden.
4.In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin into 1/4 cup of water. Allow to stand for 5 minutes.
5.Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and caster sugar until smooth. Add thickened cream and beat until well combined.
6.Microwave the gelatin for about 30 seconds or until melted. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
7.Fold the passionfruit pulp, lemon juice, and gelatin mixture into the cream cheese mixture.
8.Beat the extra egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold egg whites into the cheesecake mixture until just combined.
9.Pour cheesecake mixture over the chilled biscuit base. Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4 hours to set.
10.Serve chilled, with extra passionfruit pulp on top (if desired).

PROS

This light passionfruit cheesecake is lower in calories and fat compared to regular cheesecake recipes, making it a healthier option that still satisfies cravings.
The tangy passionfruit flavor adds a unique twist on the classic cheesecake taste.

CONS

This recipe involves using gelatin, which can be tricky to work with for inexperienced cooks.
The recipe also requires several hours of chilling time to set, so it’s best to plan ahead if you want to make this dessert for a special occasion.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Passionfruit is high in antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber which can aid in digestion.
The light cream cheese and reduced-fat margarine provide less fat and calories compared to traditional cheesecake recipes, making this light version a healthier dessert option.

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