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Creamy Ube Cheesecake

Creamy Ube Cheesecake That Will Brighten Your Day

This Creamy Ube Cheesecake is a show-stopping dessert with vibrant colors and decadent flavors, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Coconut Crust
  • 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs or gluten-free cookie crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 cup Shredded coconut flakes or crushed nuts
  • 1/4 cup Light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For the Creamy Filling
  • 16 oz Cream cheese (softened)
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Ube halaya or sweet potato puree
  • 1 teaspoon Ube extract or vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 3 Eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • Roasting Pan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with baking spray or butter. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, brown sugar, and salt. Mix in melted butter and press into the pan.
Preheat Oven
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare boiling water for a water bath.
Filling Preparation
  1. Beat the cream cheese until smooth in a stand mixer. Gradually add the sugar, sour cream, ube halaya, ube extract, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
Incorporate Eggs
  1. Add eggs one at a time on low speed, ensuring each is fully mixed before adding the next. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
Bake
  1. Pour the filling over the crust, place in the roasting pan, and add boiling water halfway up the sides. Bake for about 1 hour until set with a slight jiggle.
Cooling
  1. Turn off the oven, leave the door slightly ajar, and cool for 10 minutes. Remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
Chill
  1. Cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Make Whipped Topping
  1. Whip the heavy cream on medium speed, add powdered sugar and ube extract, and whip to medium-stiff peaks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better consistency and to minimize lumps. Always bake in a water bath to avoid cracking.

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