Cheesecake with Basbousa Base, Passion Fruit Filling, and Lemon Curd Topping

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basbousa base
• 12 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, room temperature
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup passion fruit puree
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 egg yolks

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Press the Basbousa base into the bottom of a 9-inch (23-cm) springform pan.
3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
4. Add the sugar, sour cream, and cornstarch, and beat until well combined.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the Basbousa base.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until just set.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
9. In a small saucepan, combine the passion fruit puree, lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, sugar, and egg yolks.
10. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
11. Allow the lemon curd to cool for a few minutes before spreading it over the top of the cheesecake.
12. Refrigerate the cheesecake until firm, about 3 hours or overnight.

Enjoy your delicious Cheesecake with Basbousa Base, Passion Fruit Filling, and Lemon Curd Topping!