Mollie Craig

Doorway at Southern 

Over the break I flew to Ecuador and one thing that I absolutely loved was their passion fruit. I visited a bakery while I was there and got a passion fruit cake multiple times. I loved it so much I wanted to find a recipe. This recipe is by Roberto Cuadra

1. 1. In a food processor or a blender, process Graham crackers with ¼ stick butter until the mixture looks like coarse sand. Place in the bottom of an 8-inch square or round mold, or in individual pastry rings, pressing to form a crust. Refrigerate.
   2. In a small saucepan, mix the unflavored gelatin with 2 tablespoons cold water and hydrate for 5 minutes. Melt over very low heat and reserve.
   3. Beat the condensed milk and cream cheese in a standing mixer –or hand held mixer- until very creamy. Add the heavy cream and continue beating for three minutes. Then add the passion fruit juice and the melted and cooled gelatin. Pour this mixture into the prepared mold. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
   4. In the meantime, make the topping. Mix the unflavored gelatin with 2 tablespoons water and let hydrate for 5 minutes. In a saucepan over medium heat bring the passion fruit juice with the sugar to a boil, then add the hydrated gelatin and heat until dissolved. Cool to room temperature and pour over the mousse. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
   5. Serve with strawberry sauce, whipped cream, and mint leaves. (Optional)

1. To make the strawberry sauce, in a blender, process 2 cups strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar and the juice of ½ lime. Strain and refrigerate until serving time.

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