In the realm of tropical refreshments, the Passion Fruit Punch, also known as Poncha Maracujá, stands as a radiant star. This tantalizing beverage, deeply rooted in Brazilian culture, captivates the senses with its vibrant hues, exotic aromas, and a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and refreshing flavors. Made with fresh passion fruit, the vibrant purple fruit native to South America, this punch bursts with a symphony of tropical notes. Whether you seek a non-alcoholic delight to quench your thirst on a sweltering summer day or a spirited cocktail to liven up a gathering, the Passion Fruit Punch has a recipe tailored to your desires. Embark on a culinary journey to discover the classic, non-alcoholic version, a tantalizing spiked variation infused with vodka, and a refreshing rendition that incorporates white wine. Each recipe unveils a unique symphony of flavors, ensuring an unforgettable taste experience.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PASSION FRUIT PUNCH
I had a bunch of fresh passion fruits that I processed with some white rum and Truvia to make "passion fruit-ade" on a camping trip. The rum acted as a preservative - not intended to get drunk. When I got home, I still had a lot left over which stayed in the refrigerator for weeks. So, today, I wanted to use it up. I wanted to...
Provided by Janus Joy Miller
Categories Punches
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Blend passion fruit pulp in a blender or with an immersion blender. Add a little water if necessary - just enough to get it to blend. If you're adding the rum, use this instead of water to help it blend.
- 2. Strain out the crushed seeds if you want to do so. I don't.
- 3. Mix it all together in a punch bowl with ice.
- 4. Taste for sweetness and adjust as needed. Some ginger beers are WAAAY too sweet for my taste. Others are balanced. Stir gently if you add a sweetener so not to disturb the carbonation too much.
HURRICANE PASSION PUNCH
This New Orleans classic warms you up no matter where you are. Don't skip the almond extract - it ties together all the ingredients, and gives the drink its trademark nutty backbone.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix the passion fruit juice, pineapple juice, light rum, orange juice, dark rum, grenadine and almond extract together in a 2-gallon container. Chill until ready to serve. Pour the punch into a large punch bowl for serving. Serve in glasses filled with ice. Garnish with an orange wedge and a maraschino cherry.
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BRAZILIAN PASSION FRUIT MOUSSE (MARACUJA)
This is Brazilian favorite (and an old family recipe), and takes no cooking at all. It's a little tart and tangy for those of you who don't like your desserts to be too sweet.
Provided by VALERIEKOOKA
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American South American Brazilian
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Break passion fruits in half, and empty contents into a bowl. Use a little water to help rinse the juice out of the skins. Mix with hands to soften pulp. Strain through a sieve or cheesecloth. Stir in sugar and sweetened condensed milk.
- In a chilled bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the cream into the passion fruit mixture, then quickly fold in remaining cream until no streaks remain. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 130.9 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 119.8 mg, Sugar 40.8 g
MARACUJA (PASSION FRUIT MOUSSE TRAYBAKE)
We've turned this tangy Brazilian mousse pudding into a traybake cheesecake with biscuit base and gelatine to help with slicing
Provided by Jennifer Joyce
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield Cuts into 16 squares
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the base, crush the biscuits in a bag with a rolling pin, or pulse in a food processor. Add the butter and stir. Line a 20 x 30cm cake tin with non-stick baking parchment. Tip the biscuit mixture in and firmly press down. Chill.
- Mix the passion fruit flesh with the juice. Place the gelatine in a small bowl of cold water to soak. Pour the flesh and juice into a saucepan and heat until hot. Squeeze the water out of the gelatine, add to the pan and stir until dissolved, then remove and pour into a bowl.
- Add the milk and loosely whipped cream and fold together. Pour into the tin and chill until firm, about 2 hrs.
- For the coulis, purée 1 mango with the lime juice and sugar in a food processor, then stir to dissolve the sugar. Chop up the other mango.
- To serve, cut the traybake into squares. Top each one with the coulis, some chopped mango and passion fruit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 39 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use fresh passion fruit. Fresh passion fruit will give your poncha the best flavor. If you can't find fresh passion fruit, you can use frozen passion fruit pulp, but the flavor will be less intense.
- Use a good quality rum. A good quality rum will make your poncha taste better. Look for a rum that is at least 80 proof.
- Sweeten your poncha to taste. Some people like their poncha sweet, while others prefer it tart. Add simple syrup or sugar to taste.
- Garnish your poncha with a lime wedge. A lime wedge adds a refreshing touch to your poncha. You can also garnish your poncha with mint leaves or passion fruit slices.
- Serve your poncha chilled. Poncha is best served chilled. You can chill your poncha in the refrigerator or in a cooler with ice.
Conclusion:
Poncha is a refreshing and flavorful cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. If you are looking for a new cocktail to try, poncha is a great option. With its combination of sweet, sour, and boozy flavors, poncha is sure to please everyone.
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