“Passion Fruit” Cheesecake — a summer dessert for a special occasion
A creamy cheesecake where the rich dairy base is balanced by a sharp tropical tartness. It’s precisely because of the passion fruit that this dessert doesn’t feel heavy: after eating it, you won’t feel like you’ve had something too filling.
What Does It Taste Like?
The base is a classic cheesecake: thick, smooth, with a rich, creamy flavor. The passion fruit adds a bright tartness and a distinctive aroma that’s immediately noticeable and lingers for a long time. Together, the result is fresh, slightly exotic, and not at all cloying.
What occasions is it suitable for
It’s perfect for summer: warm-weather birthdays, outdoor weddings and engagement parties, bachelorette parties, graduations, and cocktail parties. It’s also often served when the table is already filled with heavy dishes—the tropical tartness makes for a great finish to the meal.
Weight and Servings
A whole cheesecake weighs 1.2 kg and yields 12 servings of approximately 135 g each. It’s enough for a group of up to twelve guests.
How to Order in Kharkiv
The price for a whole cheesecake is 1440 UAH, and a slice is 120 UAH. We prepare it for your chosen date; orders must be placed at least two days in advance. Delivery within Kharkiv or pickup from Edison coffee shops.
The History of Cheesecake
Cheesecake is one of the oldest desserts that has survived to this day virtually unchanged. Cheesecakes were baked as far back as Ancient Greece: according to accounts, they were served to athletes on the island of Delos, and the recipe later made its way to Rome.
A Two-Thousand-Year-Old Recipe
The first written recipe for a cheese cake was recorded by the Roman statesman Cato the Elder in a treatise on agriculture around the 2nd century B.C. His “savillum” consists of cheese, honey, eggs, and flour, baked together. The basic principle has remained unchanged ever since.
New York and Cream Cheese
The modern cheesecake emerged in the United States in the late 19th century. In 1872, William Lawrence, a farmer from New York State, while attempting to recreate the French Neuchâtel, accidentally created a much richer and softer product—cream cheese. New York-style cheesecake is based on this very product: dense, creamy, and not overly sweet.
Where Does Passion Fruit Come From?
Passion fruit is a plant native to South America; its name derives from the Tupi word used by Brazilian Indigenous peoples to refer to the fruit. It entered European and American pastry-making in the 20th century and quickly found its place in cheesecakes: the strong acidity of passion fruit is one of the few that can stand up to a rich cheese base without being overpowered by it.
~1.9 kg
