Passionfruit is synonymous with summer in Australia, especially alongside mango as a favourite pavlova topping. But did you know passionfruit actually has two seasons here? Summer and winter.
Below you’ll find recipes for all the classics – passionfruit slice, passionfruit cheesecake, passionfruit curd, and so much more!
You’re bound to find a dish to suit either season!
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Passionfruit slice
Channeling tropical flavours, this beautiful slice is complete with a golden, crumbly crust with a sweet, creamy passionfruit and coconut topping.
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Passionfruit and mango cheesecake
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this sweet and creamy passionfruit and mango cheesecake – sweet, creamy and fruity! This is the perfect dessert for any night of the week!
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Passionfruit curd
Enjoy this deliciously fresh and zesty passionfruit curd– the perfect accompaniment with breakfast or dessert.
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Passionfruit and lemon butter
Only a few simple ingredients to create this sweet spread.
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Passionfruit shortbread with passionfruit glaze
Passionfruit shortbread with passionfruit glaze
Sweet, crumbly and glazed with the sweet tang of passionfruit. Perfect for morning or afternoon tea with the girls, and sweet treats for the kids.
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Vanilla cheesecake slice
This creamy vanilla and passionfruit layers in this dessert take unbaked to a new level. Of course the crispy base is baked to give it that delectable crunch!
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Passionfruit and lime delicious
Passionfruit and lime delicious
Bake something zesty for a change with this tempting pudding. Passionfruit and lime give this light, fluffy dessert a fantastic fruity flavour.
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Passionfruit curd tarts with raspberries and coconut
When it comes to sweet and homely desserts, it doesn’t get much more beautiful than these passionfruit curd tarts made from scratch. This gorgeous recipe is from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s Outdoor Kitchen cookbook.
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Passionfruit cream biscuits
Store bought biscuits these days are pretty good in terms of quality, but nothing says ‘I love you’ like a homemade biscuit. These passionfruit cream versions just melt in the mouth.
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Passionfruit teacake
This light and summery tea cake is topped with a sweet and fruity icing. With an added swirl of coconut and passionfruit through the centre, it’s a real treat for lovers of the fruit.
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Passionfruit and lemon syrup cake
Passionfruit and lemon syrup cake
Smothered in fresh passionfruit and dripping with syrup, this passionfruit and lemon drizzle cake is rich, sweet and tart. Serve warm with cream
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Air fryer passionfruit buttermilk cake
Air fryer passionfruit buttermilk cake
Not just for chips and nuggets you can also make desserts like this moist and delicious buttermilk passionfruit cake in your air fryer, too.
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Passionfruit yoghurt cupcakes
So much to love about these tasty cupcakes. Passionfruit and yoghurt add a tangy twist that you wont forget and topped off with cream cheese icing.
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Passionfruit and ginger curd tart
Passionfruit and ginger curd tart
A crumbled biscuit base filled with sweet passionfruit curd that’s gently flavoured with a hint of ginger. The ideal way to use in season passionfruit
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Mango and passionfruit pavlova
Mango and passionfruit pavlova
This iconic Australian dessert is made even more delicious with the addition of fresh tropical fruits. Whip up this gorgeous pavlova for a special occasion, birthday party or Christmas celebration.
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Citrus cheesecake with passionfruit topping
Citrus cheesecake with passionfruit topping
Sweet, rich and creamy with just the right amount of zest, this cheesecake filling sits atop a crumbly biscuit base for the perfect pairing of textures.
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Passionfruit tart with orange mascarpone cream
Passionfruit tart with orange mascarpone cream
Indulge in this delicious tart complete with crumbly pastry, a creamy passionfruit filling and zesty orange mascarpone cream on top.
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Pineapple and passionfruit jam
Fruity, sweet and tart all in one spoonful, this divine homemade passionfruit and pineapple jam is wonderful spread on warm scones or freshly toasted sour dough.
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Tropical jelly with coconut yoghurt
Tropical jelly with coconut yoghurt
These tropical jelly cups, topped with passionfruit pulp and coconut yoghurt, are the perfect chilled dessert to enjoy after a hot day at the beach. And they are suitable for diabetics.
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Passionfruit curd teacake
This fluffy teacake is beautifully moist from the homemade passionfruit curd swirled through. Enjoy a big slice with a cuppa for morning or afternoon tea.
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lemon and meringue passionfruit mess
Quick and easy to prepare, and filled with fresh, sweet zesty flavours, this lemon and meringue passionfruit mess is simply irresistible!
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White chocolate and passionfruit kisses
Delicious and sweet – these white chocolate and passionfruit kisses will melt in your mouth and satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Strawberry and passionfruit mile-high layer cake
Get creative with this delectable strawberry and passionfruit mile-high layer cake – super tasty and pretty as a picture!
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Sugar-free salted coconut and passionfruit semifreddo
Sugar-free salted coconut and passionfruit semifreddo
This divine dessert is the perfect finish to a summer barbeque. Sugar-free and dairy-free too, it will hit the spot!
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Celebration passionfruit sponge
Jazz up a special occasion with this sweet and creamy passionfruit sponge cake with white chocolate collar.
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Lemon balm syrup with pineapple and passionfruit
Lemon balm syrup with pineapple and passionfruit
With just five ingredients and taking only 15 minutes to make this tangy, fruity delight is a tasty and rather healthy treat.
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White chocolate and passionfruit marshmallow biscuits
White chocolate and passionfruit marshmallow biscuits offer everything you’re looking for in a treat, crispy and fluffy, sweet and chocolatey. If you’re not a passionfruit fan, use orange juice and zest instead.
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Vanilla yoghurt and passionfruit cake
Vanilla yoghurt and passionfruit cake
Bring out this beautiful layer cake when you want to wow! With thick swirls of creamy yoghurt icing and a drizzle of tropical passionfruit pulp, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Creamy lemon rice with tropical salsa
Creamy lemon rice with tropical salsa
Celebrate the start of spring with our cool, creamy rice pudding. Topped with a fresh tropical salsa of papaya, mango and passionfruit, this easy recipe is the perfect outdoor entertainer’s dessert.
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Banana bread with passionfruit icing
What could be better than a big slice of banana bread? One covered in passionfruit icing, of course!
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Passionfruit skin jam
Sweet and tart all at the same time – this fresh-tasting jam will keep for a year in the fridge. So make sure to cook up a big batch that’ll take care of your jam needs for a long time.
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Passionfruit and strawberry cheesecake
Passionfruit and strawberry cheesecake
Fruity and fabulous, this cheesecake is perfect for picnics, parties or just dessert.
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Passionfruit crème caramels
Tart passionfruit give these rich crème caramels a fruity lift.
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Passionfruit raspberry eclairs
Passionfruit raspberry eclairs
Light and delicious French-style passionfruit and raspberry eclairs
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Coconut & passionfruit tart
You’ll need to make this coconut and passionfruit tart a day ahead as it will need to be refrigerated overnight to be ready for serving. Serve topped wtih extra passionfruit and thick (double) cream.
