Frozen passion fruit: how to use it in drinks and desserts
Passion fruit has one of the strongest aromas in the fruit world. A small amount lifts a whole drink or dessert. Using it frozen means no cutting, scooping or seasonal shortages.
Handling frozen passion fruit
- Take only the amount you need; return the bag to the freezer straight away.
- For drinks you can blend it frozen. For desserts, thaw it in the fridge for a few hours.
- The seeds are edible and add crunch. For smooth sauces, warm the pulp gently and pass it through a sieve.
Drinks
Passion fruit juice
Blend 100 g passion fruit with 300 ml cold water and 2 tablespoons sugar syrup, then strain. Serve over ice with mint.
Passion mojito (alcohol free)
Muddle lime and mint, add 50 g passion fruit pulp and sugar syrup, top with soda water. Bright, sour and very photogenic.
In smoothies
Add 40 to 60 g to a berry smoothie for a tropical twist. See the passion berry refresher in our smoothie menu.
Desserts
Cheesecake topping
Warm 200 g passion fruit pulp with 60 g sugar and 1 teaspoon cornflour until glossy. Cool and pour over a set cheesecake.
Quick passion fruit mousse
Fold 150 g sweetened passion fruit pulp into 300 ml whipped cream and 200 g whipped cream cheese. Chill for 2 hours.
Pairings that work
Passion fruit goes well with mango, coconut, raspberry, white chocolate and vanilla. Try it with raspberries for a sweet-sour contrast.
For a ready-made purée with no seeds, our sister company Tropic Food Industries makes 100% passion fruit purée for kitchens and factories.
