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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Whipped Cream
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix the Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to pack it down evenly.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Once done, remove from oven and let cool while preparing the filling.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- 5
Mix Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing until well combined.
- 7
Incorporate Vanilla
Add vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
- 8
Add Eggs One at a Time
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just blended.
- 9
Stir in Passionfruit Puree
Gently fold in the passionfruit puree until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- 10
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- 11
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and only slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- 12
Chill the Cheesecake
Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Whipped Cream Preparation
- 13
Chill Mixing Bowl
Place the mixing bowl and beaters in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to chill.
- 14
Combine Ingredients
In the chilled bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- 15
Whip the Cream
Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- 16
Serve
Once the cheesecake is chilled and set, top each slice with a dollop of whipped cream before serving.
