Passion Fruit Meringue Cheesecake ππ°
Passion Fruit Meringue Cheesecake ππ°
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 55-57 minutes | Total Time: 5 hours
Kcal: 380 kcal | Servings: 12 servings
_____Ingredients:_____
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup passion fruit puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup passion fruit curd
4 large egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
_____Directions:_____
Preheat the oven to 325Β°F (160Β°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the sour cream, passion fruit puree, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy. Add the cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
Spread the passion fruit curd evenly over the top of the partially cooled cheesecake. Spoon the meringue over the curd, spreading it to the edges to seal in the filling.
Return the cheesecake to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
Allow the cheesecake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
