Lilikoi Cheesecake
I’m doing things a little backwards this week. I’ve kinda got the FINAL recipe today, to celebrate National Cheesecake Day. The lilikoi curd will be here next.
Currently, I am on vacation in Hawaii on the Big Island and I have fallen back in love with Lilikoi (Passion Fruit). I want to make everything with lilikoi and I have three cups to bring home with me. I am so excited.
I made this very easy cheesecake for my family. I actually made it twice. I exchanged my cheesecake baking skills for some lilikoi lessons. My Mom’s friend wanted to learn how to make cheesecake and in return she taught me all about picking and processing the lilikoi. There will be more on that in the next post.
This was a very soft cheesecake. I’m not sure if it was because of the sour cream or the cooking time. It’s a Tyler Florance recipe and I thought it would be easy enough and pretty fool-proof for a first time cheesecake lesson. Everyone loved it!!
For this cheesecake, I added 3/4 of the batter to the shell and then added about a cup of lilikoi to the center before topping it off with the remaining cheesecake filling. For the second one, we filled the shell and then added dots of the lilikoi and swirled it into the top.
Prep time:
Cook time:
- 2 cups ground Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookies
- ¾ cup melted butter
- 2 (8-ounce) blocks, softened
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 pint sour cream
- Lilikoi Curd
- Ground up the Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookies, about 12 - 15 cookies depending on the size. Mix the cookie crumbs with the melted butter and press it down and up the sides of a springform pan. Refrigerate the pan.
- Preheat the oven to 300.
- Cream the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in the eggs, sugar and sour cream. The mixture should be smooth and have no lumps.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared crust, adding the curd if desired. Wrap the springform pan with foil to create a watertight seal. Place it into a larger pan and fill ⅔ up the side with water to make a waterbath.
- Bake for 45 - 50 minutes in the waterbath to prevent cracking.
- Cool in the pan for 1 hour then cover it and place it into the fridge for several hours.
- Remove from the springform pan and top with the Lilikoi curd before serving.
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OH WOW!!! I’ve never heard passion fruit called Lilikoi before! I bet it’s simply delicious!
It’s Hawaiian. I grew up in Hawaii and I love it. I wish I could get it more often!
Since I saw your recipe title you got me curios. I had no idea what lilikoi is. Thank goodness you mentioned it’s passion fruit.
Your cheesecake turn out amazing! Love that you carried the hawaiian flavors in both your cheesecakes today (I could not leave a comment on PSB)
Thanks for joining us Karyn
It’s Hawaiian and I love it! I was thinking mango or papaya, but this was just the BEST!! Thanks for letting me know about PSB.
Mmmm, passion fruit? LOVE IT.
Yep! Passion Fruit! It’s wonderful
I cannot believe you can run two amazing blogs and participate in everything!! You are superwoman!!
Well, I don’t think I’m superwoman. More like over-stretched woman. Haha! Thanks for the compliment
Since I don’t have a vacation scheduled for Hawaii this year, I’ll have to make do with your scrumptious cheesecake! I’ll close my eyes and dream of the tropics while savoring every morsel!
You should plan a visit one of these days. It’s beautiful here! And, I’ve got the perfect place for you to stay!
Looks so luscious and the crust sounds amazing! Your family must have been happy to have you around, haha! 😉
I love lemon anything and this is no exception! YUM!
It’s similar to lemon curd, but has a totally different flavor! I love it!
what a gorgeous dessert Karyn! and your vacations looks wonderful
Thanks Heather! I was very pleased with it!
I fell in love with lilikoi on my honeymoon in Hawaii! I’m so jealous of your trip! This looks amazing, I want a piece right now! Pinning! Happy Cheesecake Day!
I’m fortunate to have family here. Yes it’s a great vacation, but it’s really just coming back home for a visit.
I’m so jealous you’re in Hawaii right now! I went to Maui last year and fell in love. My hubs and I can’t wait to go visit all the other islands. I haven’t had anything passionfruit flavoured in forever, which is sad because I love it. Your cheesecake looks wonderful, especially drenched in that bright, vibrant lilikoi curd!
I honeymooned in Maui. It is beautiful!
Such a pretty cheesecake and I am so jealous that you are in Hawaii!!!
I had a great time! I always enjoy going back home to visit.
At first I was like…Lili-whaaa?? But then you said passionfruit and all my doubt was pushed aside. YUM!
It was amazing. Thanks for stopping by!
I was wondering what lilikoi was! Yum, how gorgeous!
It’s amazing is what it is Carolyn! I bet you could whip it into shape for one of your low carb treats!
Love the Lilikoi Curd!! so beautiful! and hey, with national cheesecake day, in my book, doesn’t matter when you celebrate, as long as you do!
I think so too! Thanks for celebrating with me!
I stopped by your blog.for the jello Fondant recipe…& then Lilikoi caught my eye ;). Brings back childhood memories of Lilikoi chiffon cake! I’ve never had with cheesecake, definitely want to try this recipe. Now to find Lilikoi will be the challenge, since Island Girl is East Coast livin’ !
Have a beautiful day!
That cake sounds amazing! Wonder if I can make it with my remaining lilikoi juice. I’m on the east coast, too, so this was a special treat!
I grew up eating passion fruit in many treats. As soon as I saw this cheesecake, the only thing I want to do was to dig my fork in it.
It was amazing and I totally would have shared some with you!
I love that you brought Hawaii to the plate for Cheesecake Day! YUM!
thanks It was tough working while on vacation, but I did it for the family… and my belly!
What a gorgeous cheesecake, Karyn! I think I need some Lilikoi curd pronto. Pinned!
Great! I’ll make this cheesecake as soon as I can!
Mariangela
It was softer and creamier than a full cream cheese cheesecake, but it sure was good!
looks amazing! pinned!
Thanks for the pin