15 Plant-Based Passionfruit-Filled Desserts and Treats

The taste of passionfruit is enough to transport you to a white-sand beach beside a lagoon blue ocean. Sweet and flavorful with just enough tang, passionfruit can take the edge off overly sugary desserts making them appealing to all.

These little fruits are also super nutritious and can provide vitamins C and A, iron, and potassium. Though you can buy tropical passionfruit at the supermarket, there is a native cousin to North America that you can grow in your backyard.

Here are some wonderful OGP recipes that infuse already delectable desserts and smoothies with the tropical taste of passionfruit.

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1. Pavlova With Saffron Berries, Passionfruit, and Pistachios

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This Pavlova With Saffron Berries, Passionfruit, and Pistachios by Rebekah Waters is an Australian classic made vegan using the magic of aquafaba (chickpea water). Crisp meringue embedded with pistachios, topped with pillowy vanilla whipped coconut cream, berries tossed with golden saffron sugar, crunchy-tart passionfruit, and an extra scattering of pistachios. Delish!

2. Easy Banana and Passionfruit Bread

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Try this tropical and fun Easy Banana and Passionfruit Bread by Anthea Cheng when you’re craving something comforting but refreshing! Interestingly, the viscous texture of the passionfruit puree acts as a binder instead of eggs. The bananas give the loaf extra moisture and sweetness. However, extra sugar is needed to balance out the tartness of the passionfruit. The high amount of fruit in this recipe makes a dense and moist loaf.

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3. Coconut Chia Pudding

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Despite their tiny size, chia seeds are a nutritional powerhouse. They are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, calcium, fiber, and protein. When mixed with liquid, the fiber-packed seeds resemble tapioca pudding, but with many more nutritional benefits, including boosting energy, aiding digestion, and stabilizing blood sugar. This Coconut Chia Pudding by Lena Ropp is delicious with any fruit and berries.

4. No Bake Coconut Passionfruit Bars

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Easy to make, No Bake Coconut Passionfruit Bars by Angelina Papanikolaou are creamy and taste like you are on a tropical island. They are made with simple, clean ingredients, and no baking is required to make these gluten-free, Paleo, and vegan bars!

5. Peach Passionfruit Puff Pastry Braid

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This Peach Passionfruit Puff Pastry Braid by Petra Vogel is ready in under 30 minutes and you only need 2 ingredients. Flaky pastry filled with fruit yogurt to create a sweet, yet tart dessert everyone will love it.

6. Passion Fruit Cream Tartlets

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Passion fruit is a unique fruit that is sweet but tangy, giving the desserts you add it to a distinctive flavor. These Passion Fruit Cream Tartlets by Rosie Newton and Dillon Sivyour feature a cream made from silken tofu and a gluten-free base made from oats, almonds, coconut, and agave! Lighten up your desserts with these gorgeous tartlets. They are super easy and super delicious!

7. Tropical Summer Trifle Cups

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Just like parfait, trifles are something that most people enjoy. Who can say “no” to layers of delicious sponge cake layered with custard and fresh fruit? With these Tropical Summer Trifle Cups by Michael and Masa Ofei, gluten-free sponge cake is served with coconut custard and passion fruit, sliced mango, and fresh berries. Dig in!

8. Sweet Potato and Passion Fruit Smoothie

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Yes, having sweet potato in your smoothie is not only possible but delicious! Don’t knock it ’till you try it. Blended raw with passion fruit creates the ultimate balance of flavors. Try something a little different for breakfast today with this Sweet Potato and Passion Fruit Smoothie by Julia Verkuil & Ellen Landman!

9. 5-Ingredient Passion Fruit Sorbet

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This vibrant 5-Ingredient Passion Fruit Sorbet by Azucena Noriega is perfect for spring! Celebrate the change of the seasons with this delicious dessert!

10. Raw Mango and Passion Fruit Cheesecake

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This Raw Mango and Passion Fruit Cheesecake by Natalie Yonan is the perfect way to welcome the warm weather back into your life. A rich and creamy cheesecake filling rests atop a crumbly buckwheat crust and is topped with a mango and passion fruit compote that just feels like spring.

11. Passionfruit, Mango, and Lime Layered Cream Cake

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This four-layer Passionfruit, Mango, and Lime Layered Cream Cake by Lauren Wright is as gorgeous as it is delicious. The nut and date base is topped with a jelly packed with tropical passionfruit flavor. The next layer is a subtly sweet, creamy mango cream made from cashews and tofu. Then, it’s topped with crunchy, lime-infused buckwheat groats. Served this light, refreshing dessert chilled.

12. Frosty Passion Fruit Pear Cheesecakes

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These Frosty Passion Fruit Pear Cheesecakes by Margaux Mouton are perfect for when that sweet craving hits but you’re looking for something more than empty calories. With a spicy corn crust, chickpea and pear filling, and passion fruit topping, this is a unique dessert in both ingredient and nutrition. This is a freezer treat, not a soft cheesecake, so treat it like an ice cream of sorts!

13. Winter Wonderful Cocktail

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This Winter Wonderful Cocktail by Adam Merrin and Ryan Alvarez is super simple to make and is the perfect drink to get you through the cold winter season! It is full of rich flavor and will leave you feeling warm and toasty! Just leave out the vodka for a perfectly delicious mocktail!

14. Post-Workout Smoothie With Cashew Butter and Pistachios

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This Post-Workout Smoothie With Cashew Butter and Pistachios by Katja Meier is packed full of important nutrients to replenish your body after a strenuous workout! Make sure you get the most out of your gym time by making this beauty when you get home. Not to mention, it’s also delicious!

15. Raw Turmeric Ginger Smoothie

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All of these amazing healthful ingredients combined are simple enough, yet they make this healthy anti-inflammatory Raw Turmeric Ginger Smoothie by Marina Yanay-Triner taste just like bubblegum. You will love it.

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