Graham Cracker Crust:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
3. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
4. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool while preparing the filling.
5. Lower the oven heat to 325°F (160°C).
Cheesecake Filling:
- To prepare the seedless passion fruit pulp, cut the passion fruits in half and scoop the pulp into a fine mesh sieve placed over a bowl. Press the pulp through the sieve with the back of a spoon to extract the juice and pulp, leaving the seeds behind.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the sour cream and heavy cream until fully incorporated.
- Sift and fold in the seedless passion fruit pulp until evenly distributed.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the center is almost set (it should still be slightly jiggly in the middle).
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Passion Fruit Coulis Topping:
- In a small saucepan, combine the passion fruit pulp and sugar.
- Cook over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the lemon juice to make a slurry.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the passion fruit mixture, stirring constantly until it thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Assembly:
- Once the cheesecake is set, pour the cooled passion fruit coulis over the top, spreading it evenly.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for another hour to allow the topping to set.
- Carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and transfer it to a serving plate.
- Slice and serve chilled.