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    Passion fruit cheesecake (no cheese)

    Published: Feb 17, 2022 · Modified: May 27, 2025 by VJ · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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    I'm going to let you into a little secret. This recipe for passion fruit cheesecake doesn't contain any cheese! That's right - no cheese at all. It relies on Greek yoghurt to provide the cheesy taste, which means it's lower in calories. I've used passion fruit in both the filling and the topping for double fruitiness. And with only 4 ingredients for the filling and 3 for the topping, it couldn't be easier to make!

    A slice of double passion fruit cheesecake on a plate.

    This double passion fruit cheesecake is like a slice of summer on a plate!

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    • Passion fruit cheesecake
    • Why do I love it so much?
    • Ingredients
    • How to make it
    • How to serve
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    • 📋The recipe

    Passion fruit cheesecake

    Let me introduce you to my passion fruit cheesecake. It is the lightest cheesecake you have ever tasted. Honestly. And it really doesn't contain any cheese! I've based the recipe on my citrus cheesecake which is flavoured with orange, lemon and lime.

    The cheesy taste comes from combining thick Greek yoghurt with condensed milk. The sourness of the yoghurt cuts through the sweetness of the condensed milk perfectly, providing a rich cheesy-tasting filling.

    The filling is further enhanced by the tartness of the passion fruit pulp. And then it is layered between crispy biscuits before being heated in the microwave for 4 minutes to allow it to thicken.

    Once cooled, the cheesecake is topped with a deliciously tangy passion fruit glaze.

    The result is a light, fresh-tasting creamy cheesecake that makes the ideal after-dinner dessert or tea-time treat.

    For a similar fruity cheesecake with a blueberry compote topping, you might like to try this easy baked yoghurt cheesecake with blueberry compote.

    This passion fruit cheesecake is my current favourite dessert - I'm sure it will become yours too!

    Why do I love it so much?

    I love this passion fruit cheesecake for so many reasons.

    • With only 4 ingredients for the filling, and 3 for the topping, it couldn't be easier to make.
    • You just mix the ingredients together and layer between biscuits - no beating necessary.
    • It only takes 4 minutes to bake in the microwave.
    • The topping takes less than 5 minutes to make.
    • It only contains 293 calories per slice (based on 10 servings) - so you can have a second helping without feeling guilty.
    • This passion fruit cheesecake is the perfect dessert for an elegant dinner party, yet simple enough to make for a mid-week family dessert.
    Overhead shot of slices of passion fruit cheesecake on a plate.
    So let's get on with the recipe.

    Ingredients

    You can get the complete list of ingredients and full instructions for making this passion fruit cheesecake on the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

    Ingredients for passion fruit cheesecake
    • Passion fruit pulp - I normally buy fresh passion fruit pulp from the fruit and vegetable aisle of my local supermarket. You can sometimes find it in small tins in the canned fruit aisle. If you can't find it prepackaged like this, you can substitute it with fresh ripe passion fruits, cut them in half and scoop out the pulp. I used a 90 gram (3-ounce) packet for both the topping and the filling, which was approximately one-third of a cup for each.
    • Condensed milk - not to be confused with evaporated milk. Condensed milk is sweetened cow's milk with 60% of the water-content removed.
    • Greek Yoghurt - I used plain yoghurt, but lemon-flavoured Greek yoghurt would work well too. If you can't get Greek yoghurt you can substitute it with natural thick yoghurt.
    • Biscuits (cookies to my US readers 🙂 ) - I used Nice (pronounced 'niece') biscuits. They have a slight coconut flavour that goes well with the passion fruit. They are widely available in the UK - in the US you could substitute with Graham crackers and in South Africa, you can use Tennis biscuits. You won't need the entire packet of biscuits - I used just over three-quarters.

    For the topping you will need:

    • Passion fruit pulp
    • Sugar - to cut through the tartness of the passion fruit.
    • Cornflour (or cornstarch) - for thickening.

    How to make it

    You will need a mixing bowl and a microwave-safe dish for assembling the cheesecake.

    Start by combining the Greek yoghurt, condensed milk and passion fruit in a mixing bowl.

    Yoghurt, condensed milk and passion fruit pulp combined in a mixing bowl.

    Mix lightly with a spatula until well combined. At this stage the mixture will be quite runny.

    Arrange a layer of biscuits on the bottom of your baking dish.

    A layer of biscuits in a baking dish.

    Break the biscuits in half if you can't fit them in whole. It won't show in the finished dish.

    Pour half of the yoghurt mixture over the biscuits and arrange another layer of biscuits on top.

    The second layer of biscuits on top of the yoghurt filling.

    Once again, break the biscuits to get them to fit.

    Pour the remaining yoghurt mixture on top so that you end up with 2 layers of biscuits, and two layers of yoghurt mixture.

    A dish of cheesecake after being cooked in the microwave before the topping has been added.

    Place the dish in the microwave and cook for 4 minutes on full power.

    My microwave is 900 watts. If your microwave is more powerful you will only need 3 minutes, or 5 minutes for a 700-watt microwave. The idea is for the condensed milk to come to the boil so that the mixture thickens.

    Remove from the microwave and set aside to cool while you make the topping.

    Make the topping

    To make the topping, place the passion fruit pulp, sugar and cornflour into a small saucepan.

    Passion fruit pulp, sugar and cornflour combined in a small saucepan.

    Mix well to remove any lumps of cornflour.

    Bring to a boil, stirring continuously, then lower the heat to a simmer and continue to stir until the mixture starts to thicken. This will take about 2 minutes.

    A spoonful of passion fruit topping showing the consistency.

    This is the consistency you are looking for. Not too thick, just a nice spreadable consistency, thick enough to drop off the spoon.

    The actual amount of cornflour you will need depends on how much juice is in your passion fruit pulp. Start by mixing in one teaspoon of cornflour. If it doesn't thicken sufficiently, mix another teaspoon of cornflour with a tablespoon of water and drizzle it in slowly while you are stirring.

    Allow the topping to cool and then spread it evenly on top of the yoghurt mix in the baking dish.

    A fully assembled dish of double passion fruit cheesecake.

    Place the dish in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

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    How to serve

    For the photos, I cut slices of the passion fruit cheesecake out of the baking dish and arranged them on a plate. I have to say that this was a very messy business, and in reality, you would probably serve spoonfuls of this cheesecake directly from the baking dish.

    'If you want to be fancy and make this dessert for a dinner party, I would suggest making the cheesecake in individual ramekins. It will look a lot more professional!

    Questions

    What is a passion fruit?

    Passion fruit is a small round tropical fruit with a hard outer shell.
    The inside of a passion fruit is packed with edible seeds and a tart yellow-coloured pulp.
    There is also a layer of white membrane on the inside. Although this is edible, I wouldn't recommend eating it as it is very bitter.
    Passion fruit is highly nutritious and a good source of fibre and Vitamins A and C.
    You may also know passion fruit by its other name, which is granadilla.

    Can I freeze this dessert?

    No, this dessert is not suitable for freezing as the ice crystals would melt and make the defrosted cheesecake very watery.

    How long will it last?

    Stored in the refrigerator, this cheesecake will last for three days.

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    📋The recipe

    A slice of double passion fruit cheesecake on a plate.

    Passion fruit cheesecake (no cheese)

    I'm going to let you into a little secret. This recipe for passion fruit cheesecake doesn't contain any cheese! That's right - no cheese at all. It relies on Greek yoghurt to provide the cheesy taste, which means it's lower in calories. I've used passion fruit in both the filling and the topping for double fruitiness. And with only 4 ingredients for the filling and 3 for the topping, it couldn't be easier to make!
    Recipe by: Veronica
    Dessert
    South African
    Calories 293
    Prep 10 minutes minutes
    Cook 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10 servings
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    Equipment

    • 1 Mixing bowl
    • 1 6" x 9" baking dish microwave safe
    • 1 Small saucepan

    Ingredients

    Filling

    • 3 ounces / 90 grams passion fruit pulp
    • 14 ounces / 397 grams can condensed milk
    • 2 cups / 500 ml Greek yoghurt
    • 6 ounces / 160 grams Nice biscuits approximately ¾ packet

    Topping

    • 3 ounces / 90 grams passion fruit pulp
    • 1 to 2 teaspoons cornflour
    • 2 tablespoons sugar

    Instructions

    Filling

    • Combine the Greek yoghurt, condensed milk, and passion fruit pulp in a mixing bowl, and mix lightly with a spatula.
      3 ounces / 90 grams passion fruit pulp, 14 ounces / 397 grams can condensed milk, 2 cups / 500 ml Greek yoghurt
    • Arrange a layer of biscuits on the bottom of the baking dish - break the biscuits to fit.
      6 ounces / 160 grams Nice biscuits
    • Pour half of the yoghurt mixture over the biscuits and arrange another layer of biscuits on top.
    • Pour the remaining yoghurt mixture on top so that you end up with 2 layers of biscuits, and two layers of yoghurt mixture.
    • Place the dish in the microwave and cook for 4 minutes on full power.
    • Remove from the microwave and set aside to cool while you make the topping.

    Topping

    • Place the passion fruit pulp, sugar and cornflour into a small saucepan.
    • Bring to the boil, stirring continuously, then lower the heat to a simmer and continue to stir until the mixture starts to thicken. This will take about 2 minutes.
    • Allow the topping to cool and then spread it evenly on top of the yoghurt mix in the baking dish.
    • Place the dish in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

    Notes

    Note on cooking time - My microwave is 900-watts. If your microwave is more powerful you will only need 3 minutes, or 5 minutes for a 700-watt microwave. The idea is for the condensed milk to come to the boil so that the mixture thickens.
    Note on cornflour - The actual amount of cornflour you will need depends on how much juice is in your passion fruit pulp. Start off by mixing in one teaspoon of cornflour. If it doesn't thicken sufficiently, mix another teaspoon of cornflour with a tablespoon of water and drizzle it in slowly while you are stirring.
    You can also assemble this dish in smaller individual ramekins.
    Nutrition has been calculated on the assumption that this dish will provide 10 servings.

    Nutrition

    Calories - 293kcal | Carbohydrates - 40.2g | Protein - 7.9g | Fat - 11.6g | Saturated Fat - 6.1g | Cholesterol - 14mg | Sodium - 55mg | Potassium - 211mg | Fiber - 2.2g | Sugar - 26g | Calcium - 167mg

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutrition information has been calculated using an on-line calculator, and is intended for information and guidance purposes only. If the nutrition information is important to you, you should consider calculating it yourself, using your preferred tool.

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    1. Carrie Carvalho

      March 13, 2022 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      Oooh I do love passionfruit and this is such a nice lighter dessert.

      Reply
    2. Janice

      March 10, 2022 at 4:43 pm

      5 stars
      What a totally cool way to make cheesecake. And the sharp passionfruit is the perfect accompaniment to the sweet creamy cheesecake.

      Reply
      • VJ

        March 11, 2022 at 4:14 pm

        Thanks - even though it's got condensed milk in it, the yoghurt makes sure it's not too sweet!

        Reply
    3. Jo Keohane

      March 10, 2022 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      Wow - I love passion fruit and this looks seriously tasty. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe, would love to give it a try.

      Reply
      • VJ

        March 10, 2022 at 4:05 pm

        I hop you do try it - it's really tasty 🙂

        Reply
    4. Kate - Gluten Free Alchemist

      March 08, 2022 at 8:32 pm

      5 stars
      Oh Wow! This sounds delicious.
      I love the flavour of passion fruit but am always put off by the prep. I had no idea you could buy it as pulp at M&S! Brilliant.
      Thanks for sharing x

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      • VJ

        March 09, 2022 at 7:08 am

        5 stars
        Thanks Kate. I love passion fruit too - and I've been meaning to share this recipe for absolute ages. You won't believe how pleased I was when I discovered the M&S packs.

        Reply
    5. nancy

      March 08, 2022 at 6:58 pm

      5 stars
      you had me at no bake and then when i made it, everyone in the family loved it!!

      Reply
      • VJ

        March 09, 2022 at 7:15 am

        Yes, it is easy to make, but so delicious!

        Reply
    6. Lesley

      March 08, 2022 at 3:29 pm

      5 stars
      I love passion fruit so you got me right there. However, also like the flavour of coconut coming through with you using Nice biscuits which are just delicious. A super simple recipe to follow too.

      Reply
      • VJ

        March 08, 2022 at 4:11 pm

        Sometimes the simples recipes are the best 🙂

        Reply
    7. Choclette

      March 08, 2022 at 11:41 am

      5 stars
      Oh! Your cheesecake sounds absolutely delicious. I adore passionfruit and now I know I can have a creamy pudding which doesn't contain too many calories, I'm in.

      Reply
      • VJ

        March 08, 2022 at 4:12 pm

        It is delicious, and light too! You can have an extra slice without feeling too guilty 🙂

        Reply
    8. Cat | Curly's Cooking

      March 08, 2022 at 10:34 am

      5 stars
      I am a huge fan of passionfruit so this is calling to me. Such a lovely colour and sounds so tasty.

      Reply
      • VJ

        March 08, 2022 at 4:12 pm

        It is tasty. I hope you try it!

        Reply

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