Ingredients
- Crust
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons nuts, finely chopped
- 6 ounces butter, melted
- Cheesecake Filling
- 1 1/2 pound cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1/2 vanilla bean, scraped
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup passion fruit puree
Directions
Make crust by combining dry ingredients in a large bowl. Melt butter and add to dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly. When incorporated, press evenly into nine-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.Combine cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add corn starch and blend. Add eggs and mix thoroughly, scraping the sides of the bowl. Add vanilla and sour cream. Mix until smooth and fold in passion fruit puree. Pour batter into a springform pan and bake at 300 degrees for approximately one hour and thirty minutes, or until set. Cool slowly and completely refrigerate for several hours.
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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: News 10 Midday - February 8, 2000 ) 2001 Gannett Co., Inc.
Submitted By: Marlen
matchlessm@aol.com
Passion Fruit Cheesecake