These Passionfruit Cream Pots are a delicious party dessert that can be made in advance. The cream has a silky texture that melts in the mouth plus they are so simple to make. The recipe can be scaled up or down very simply, making them the perfect dessert to feed to a crowd.
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These passionfruit cream pots contain egg yolk.
These cream pots are made using egg yolks that are whipped with sugar and then mixed into cream. This is what gives the velvety pillow light texture.
The egg yolks aren't cooked so if you are pregnant or serving someone with a lower immune system, then please ensure your eggs are from a reliable source. I buy local organic eggs and I am confident in the quality.
If you are unsure about your eggs then skip this recipe and pick a dessert that cooks the eggs like my Chocolate Brownie with Salted panko. Or for something without eggs maybe my Salted Caramel Panna Cotta Pots or some Roasted Peaches with Brown Sugar and Rosemary.
Can I use canned passionfruit pulp in these cream pots?
If passionfruits aren't in season or you can't find ripe ones, then you can definitely used canned passionfruit. Just bear in mind that canned passionfruit usually comes sweetened, so you might need less sugar.
If after you have mixed the egg mixture with the passionfruit you find it isn't sweet enough then you can add extra sugar to the mixture and mix it gently to allow it to dissolve.
If you have fresh passionfruit that aren't super ripe then use the flesh but add an extra 2 tablespoons of sugar to your egg mixture.
I don't have shot glasses, what can I make this in?
Shot glasses aren't essentially here. You can use anything you have on hand.
- espresso cups
- ramekins
- martini glasses
- tea cups
- champagne flutes
- margarita glasses
Or mix it up and use different shaped glasses, that will add some interest to the buffet table.
Just bear in mind that bigger glasses will mean your mixture may not fill 12 portions. But that is no real issue as the recipe is super easy to scale up. Just change the serving size on the recipe card and it will automatically calculate the quantities for you (neat huh!!!!)
Enjoy x
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Mini Passionfruit Cream Pots
Ingredients
- 2 egg yolks
- ⅓ cup caster sugar
- 2 tablespoon triple sec
- 1 lime
- 6 ripe passionfruits
- 2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Place 12 shot glasses into the fridge to chill.
- Zest the lime and set it to one side.
- Use an electric mixer to whisk the yolks and sugar together until the sugar dissolves the yolks have doubled in size. The mixture should be light and fluffy. This takes about 5 minutes.
- Add the triple sec, the juice of the lime and the flesh of 4 of the passionfruits. Whisk well to combine.
- In a clean bowl whip the cream until it forms soft peaks that hold their shape.
- Reserve 1 cup of the whipped cream (¼ of the mixture).
- Give your egg mixture a quick stir and then gently fold it into your cream mixture.
- Spoon the passionfruit cream into your chilled shot glasses.
- Spoon the reserved cream on top and finish with the flesh from the 2 remaining passionfruits and a sprinkling of the lime zest.
- Chill until needed.
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Ana Abalos says
What is triple sec?
Sorry, Izvestia never heard of it.
Thank you, your dessert looks amazing and I’m willing to try as soon as I have your answer. 🙂
Claire McEwen says
It is an orange-flavored liqueur. The most common or well known is Cointreau. But you can use any orange liqueur.
Hope that helps 🙂
Natalie says
Arn't passion fruits like sweetest fruits ever? I really love its flavor. These cups look absolutely delicious. Beyond that actually. I wan't to try this recipe as soon as I can 🙂
Claire McEwen says
They are one of my favourites, just sweet and tropical but not sickly sweet.
I have my fingers crossed our passion fruit plant will give us fruits this year 😀
Heather says
Super refreshing dessert for warm summer nights, for sure! Adorable and easy to make .. love that the ingredient list isnt a mile long and also that you gave different types of glasses to serve these up in. Lovely!
Claire McEwen says
Thank you 😀
p.s I always think those little stressful moments when you realise you only have 4 mismatched glasses are what turn parties into a stressful time. So hopefully it helps someone de-stress and enjoy their party 😀
swathi says
These should best treat if we planning for a get together. Love the passion fruit cream pots. this custard treat will be great after a meal.
Claire McEwen says
Thank you Swathi, they are always such a hit when I serve them 😀
Melissa says
Would you believe I have never tried passionfruit?! It should be a sin really (ha!) these cream pots look divine though so I think that will change quickly!!
Claire McEwen says
Oh my goodness! You have to rectify that, I promise they are just the most wonderful tropical fruit 😀
Tammy says
These cream posts are so dreamy and elegant! What a beautiful end to summer soiree!
Claire McEwen says
dreamy and elegant.....I love it. Such a perfect description 😀
Noel Lizotte says
I'd serve these at a summer picnic supper on the deck ... so light, cool, creamy and elegant! What a new way to use passionfruit, too!
Claire McEwen says
They are just perfect for a summer picnic and relaxing as everything is prepared in advance
Michelle says
Wow these passionfruit cream pots are gorgeous, I finally found the desserts I will be serving at my sister's bridal party!
Claire McEwen says
Oh I am so happy. I hope your sister loves them 😀
Marisa Franca says
What a simple yet elegant dessert. I am used to desserts with raw eggs -- zabaglione. And I agree with your tips for the eggs. I haven't made any desserts with passion fruit. Your cream pots look so cute with the passion fruit that I must make it.
Claire McEwen says
I love zabaglione when I go out for dinner!! Heading to your site to check out your recipe 😀
And thank you 😀
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
These cream pots look amazing! I love passion fruit but I have never actually made anything with it.
Claire McEwen says
They are so easy to make, I know you are going to love them 😀
Kylee from Kylee Cooks says
omg, Claire - stop it!!! I keep seeing this and wanting it badly. I miss having passionfruit readily available (I haven't seen a fresh one in several years since moving to the US).
I want all the pots. ALL OF THEM (probably don't invite me over if you're serving these... no one else will get any lol)
Claire McEwen says
No way??? Oh I didn't know they weren't so readily available there in the US!!!! What a bummer!
Hehe, I'll invite you and make extra...that way you can have your fill and no one will know x
Celeste says
Indulgingly delicious, perfect for entertaining. Passion fruit is an under used fruit. I’ve used it but never like this, looks amazing. Beautiful photos!
Claire McEwen says
Thank you Celeste.
It really is underused, but I just love the tropical taste.
Gloria says
This is the perfect size of dessert. Often when that part of the meal rolls around, I am too stuffed to enjoy it. This is just the size I need....and who doesn't love cream pots?? I sure do.
Claire McEwen says
That is so true. I always say I would rather have an appetizer than a dessert, but that is really because I am always too full for dessert. Ideally I would have all 3 😉
Veena Azmanov says
Now that looks like an indulgent dessert and so easy to make. You did a great job with the photographs too! So pretty. I love cream pots but not tried passionfruit yet. Sounds yum.
Claire McEwen says
Thank you so much Veena 😀
Claudia Lamascolo says
I never have had passionfruit but boy this sweet dessert sound wonderful I am sure we would all love it!
Claire McEwen says
It is such a fun way to use passionfruit, the mini pots taste A-maz-ing!
Valerie says
I haven't had a cream pot in ages. The flavor of this one sounds interesting, I bet it would be great for serving guests when entertaining.
Claire McEwen says
It is great for entertaining Valerie, as it is all made ahead of time.
Camilla Hawkins says
These look like perfect summery desserts, love the citrus zing married off with the cream and passion fruit!
Claire McEwen says
The lime zest is just the perfect finishing touch 😀
George Baker says
Lovely recipe. Thank you for this lovely and Delicious recipe.
Claire McEwen says
Thank you George! 🙂
George Baker says
Lovely recipe. Thank you for this lovely recipe.
Claire McEwen says
Thank you George, so happy you enjoyed it
Meagen Brosius says
These are SO delicious and beautiful for parties. A tasty dessert is one thing but an amazing looking one too?! These were a big hit, a great recipe!
Claire McEwen says
Oh yeah, so happy you enjoyed them....they are just so cute aren't they 😀
Christine says
What a light and beautiful dessert - Love that you use passionfruit! Perfect for summertime!
Claire McEwen says
Thank you Christine, passionfruit just screams summer doesn't it 😀