Description
This luscious Passion Fruit Cake Filling is an invitation to elevate your baking game with tropical flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Whole Milk (or coconut milk for dairy-free option)
- 1 cup Passion Fruit Puree (fresh or store-bought)
- 4 large Egg Yolks (save the whites for another recipe)
- 3/4 cup Fine Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch (activate during cooking)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (can use vegan butter for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon or Lime Zest (adds citrus note)
- 1 cup Other Fruit Purees (such as mango or guava)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients for the filling, separating the egg yolks from the whites.
- In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk and passion fruit puree. Heat over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Whisk together egg yolks, fine sugar, and cornstarch in a separate bowl for 2-3 minutes until pale and smooth.
- Gradually pour half of the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking vigorously.
- Return the tempered egg mixture to the saucepan over medium heat, whisking continuously for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in unsalted butter until melted and smooth.
- Transfer the filling to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and allow to cool before storing.
Notes
- This filling pairs well with various cakes and pastries.
- Adjust sugar based on your taste preference.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Passion Fruit Cake Filling, Tropical Desserts, Baking, Cake Filling, Luscious Desserts