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Ube Cheesecake

Filipino-American · Dessert · Easy

Ube Cheesecake

Total
7 hr 40 min
Prep
6 hr 30 min
Serves
12
Calories
425
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Purple yam jam gives this creamy baked cheesecake a mellow, nutty sweetness over a crisp graham cracker crust.

Smooth cream cheese lets the earthy sweetness of ube come through in Ube Cheesecake. A modest amount of jam gives the filling body, and gentle baking keeps the center creamy rather than airy or dry.

Use sweetened ube halaya, not plain purple sweet potato puree. Bring the dairy and eggs to room temperature before mixing, then add the eggs slowly so you do not beat excess air into the filling.

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Method

  1. Heat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line the base of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment. Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter, press firmly over the base and bake for until fragrant.

  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar on low speed until smooth. Mix in ube halaya, sour cream, vanilla extract and ube extract, scraping the bowl so no pale streaks remain.

  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time on low speed just until incorporated. Pour over the crust and tap the pan lightly on the counter to release large bubbles.

  4. Bake for until the edges are set and the middle 2 inches wobble together rather than ripple; the center should reach 160°F.

  5. Turn off the oven and prop the door ajar. Cool inside for , then on a rack for . Refrigerate for until fully cold and firm before releasing the pan.

Forkue tips

  • Slice with a warm, wiped knife to keep the purple filling from dragging crumbs across each piece.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate covered for 5 days. Freeze individual slices for 2 months and thaw overnight in the fridge for an even, creamy texture.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

425Calories
7gProtein
43gCarbs
25gFat

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Ube Cheesecake: FAQ

Can I omit the ube extract?

Yes. The halaya still supplies yam flavor, though the cheesecake will be paler and less aromatic without the extract.

Why did the top crack?

Too much air or too much heat can split the surface. Mix slowly after adding eggs and stop baking while the center still has a small, unified wobble.

How do I store and reheat Ube Cheesecake?

Refrigerate covered for 5 days. Freeze individual slices for 2 months and thaw overnight in the fridge for an even, creamy texture.

How long does Ube Cheesecake take?

About 7 hr 40 min in total: 6 hr 30 min prep and 1 hr 10 min cooking.

What do I need to make Ube Cheesecake?

The key ingredients are graham cracker crumbs, unsalted butter, cream cheese, ube halaya, sour cream and eggs, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Ube Cheesecake?

Slice with a warm, wiped knife to keep the purple filling from dragging crumbs across each piece.

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