Passionfruit Slice
A biscuit base topped with a passionfruit and condensed milk filling, chilled until set. Sixteen servings in 3 hours 20 minutes.
Before You Start
Press the base firmly.
Let the filling thicken before pouring.
Chill until firm.
Cut with a hot knife.
How to Make Passionfruit Slice
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Line a 20 cm square tin. Mix the crushed biscuits with the melted butter, press into the tin and chill for 15 minutes.
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Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then stir in the condensed milk, passionfruit pulp and lime zest.
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Spread over the base and chill for 3 hours until firm. Cut into 16 with a hot knife.
Why the Method Works
The filling sets on its own, because the lime or passionfruit acid thickens the condensed milk. No gelatine is needed, only time.
Crush the biscuits finely and mix with melted butter until the crumbs hold together like wet sand. Press them into a lined tin and make the surface level with the back of a spoon. Chill the base for 15 minutes so it firms up before the filling goes on.
Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then stir in the condensed milk and passionfruit pulp. The acid thickens the mixture within a minute or two, which is your signal it is ready to pour.
Spread over the base and chill for 3 hours, until firm enough to cut. Cut with a hot knife, wiping between slices. Passionfruit pulp varies in sharpness, so taste and add a spoon more if the filling is too sweet. Fresh passionfruit gives the best flavour, but tinned pulp works when the fruit is out of season.
Storage and Reheating
Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Common Substitutions & Variations
- Lemon is the everyday swap for lime in this kind of dish — the acidity plays the same role even though the flavour is not identical.
Serving Passionfruit Slice
- Fresh passionfruit
- Whipped cream
- Pot of tea
- Berries
Still Wondering?
How long does Passionfruit Slice take to make?
About 20 minutes of hands-on work — 20 minutes of preparation and of cooking — plus 3 hours of chilling, so allow 3 hours 20 minutes from start to finish. The recipe serves 16.
What are the key tips for making Passionfruit Slice?
Press the base firmly. Let the filling thicken before pouring. Chill until firm. Cut with a hot knife.
What should I serve with Passionfruit Slice?
Fresh passionfruit; Whipped cream; Pot of tea; Berries.
How should Passionfruit Slice be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Is Passionfruit Slice suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, low-carb and keto. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
Passionfruit Slice Nutrition Facts
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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