Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Ube Cheesecake, a Filipino-inspired dessert that combines the unique flavor of purple yam with a classic cheesecake base. This luscious treat is perfect for special occasions or any time you crave a decadent sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional topping:
- Whipped cream or extra ube halaya
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add ube halaya, sugar, eggs, sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust. Bake for 50–60 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Top with whipped cream or ube halaya before serving.
Notes
- Ube extract can enhance color and flavor.
- Dip knife in hot water for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
