Paul Hollywood identified an essential element when he noted the dessert was "quite cooling as well with the passion fruit cream." The passion fruit mascarpone cream serves multiple purposes beyond decoration. Temperature-wise, the cold cream contrasts with room-temperature cheesecake, creating a refreshing sensation. Texturally, the light, airy whipped cream mixture provides relief from the dense, custardy cheesecake. Flavor-wise, passion fruit's tropical tartness and floral notes balance lime's brightness and cut through the richness of cream cheese and heavy cream. The mascarpone base (rather than plain whipped cream) adds tangy sophistication while maintaining enough body to hold the passion fruit curd. This layering of temperatures, textures, and flavors transforms what could be a one-note rich dessert into a complex, balanced experience. Jasmine's summer inspiration—"when it's 30 degrees outside all I want is mango and passion fruit"—shows how tropical fruits naturally create that cooling sensation, both literally and psychologically, making you "feel somewhere exotic." Great desserts consider the complete sensory experience, not just sweetness.