Passion Fruit Cheesecake Jars

A honey-sweetened cheesecake filling is perfectly creamy against the floral tang of passion fruit curd in this elegant no-bake dessert. Because fresh passion fruit isn't always easy to find, a shelf-stable passion fruit puree makes quick work of the curd; the resulting dessert is so rich and flavorful, a little goes a long way!

Passion fruit cheesecake jars
Photo: Tara Donne
Active Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
12
Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

Passion Fruit Curd

  • 1 cup light coconut milk

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • ½ cup passion fruit puree

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Cheesecakes

  • 1 cup crushed chocolate cookie wafers (4 ounces)

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

  • 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 2 teaspoons lime zest, plus more for garnish

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. To prepare curd: Whisk coconut milk and cornstarch in a medium saucepan until smooth. Add passion fruit puree, sugar, coconut oil, lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt; whisk until combined. Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until the mixture begins to boil and thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let the curd cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Pour into a medium bowl and let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.

  2. To prepare cheesecakes: Mix cookie crumbs with butter in a small bowl. Divide evenly among 12 (4-ounce) jars, pressing down with the end of a wooden spoon to create a firm layer on the bottom of the jars. Set aside.

  3. Whisk cream cheese, ricotta, honey, lime zest, vanilla and salt in a large bowl until completely blended. Divide the filling evenly among the jars; top with the passion fruit curd. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with lime zest, if desired.

To make ahead

Refrigerate curd (Step 1) for up to 1 week. Refrigerate cheesecake jars for up to 5 days.

Equipment

12 (4-ounce) jars

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

227 Calories
12g Fat
25g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size 1 cheesecake jar
Calories 227
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Total Sugars 18g
Added Sugars 11g 22%
Protein 5g 10%
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Vitamin A 245IU 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 1%
Folate 14mcg 4%
Vitamin K 1mcg 1%
Sodium 239mg 10%
Calcium 88mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 10mg 2%
Potassium 98mg 2%
Zinc 1mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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