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Lemon Passionfruit Butter Recipe

Passion Fruit Recipe.

Passion fruit works well in our Lemon Passionfruit Butter Recipe

Whipping butter

Lemon Passionfruit Butter Recipe

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Whipped passion fruit butter made easy

Passionfruit is important to Kenyan agriculture and makes a delicious snack on its own, mixed as a smoothie or as a unique lemon passionfruit cream cheese spread recipe.


How to choose and use passion fruit


For the best flavor choose a passionfruit that is ripe to slightly overripe with a smooth skin. Cut the passionfruit in half with a sharp knife and scoop out the insides. The yellow membrane is the fruit portion, which is very tart, and seeds are deliciously crunchy.

Lemon Passionfruit Butter Recipe

Lemon Passionfruit Butter Recipe on a poppy seed bagel with scallions and lox
Lemon Passionfruit Butter Recipe on a poppy
seed bagel with scallions and lox
Ingredients
¼ cup fresh passionfruit pulp
1 package soft cream cheese
¼ cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon grated lemon rind


Directions
Add all ingredients into a large bowl and mix well until fluffy. Serve on toast, bagels or as a dip for fruit.

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African Gourmet FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The African Gourmet blog about?

The African Gourmet explores African food, history, and culture through recipes, folktales, and proverbs written for curious readers worldwide.

Who writes The African Gourmet?

The blog is written and curated by Ivy, a lifelong historian and storyteller who highlights Africa’s culinary and cultural richness.

How can I find African recipes on this site?

Use the “African Recipes” category or explore posts like African Recipes for regional dishes and ingredients.

Can I share or reprint your articles?

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Where can I learn more about African proverbs and folklore?

Explore our African Proverbs and African Folktales sections for timeless wisdom and stories.

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