Ube Cheesecake

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This is the perfect sweet treat or dessert for a special occasion. The purple color gives it that wow-factor that will definitely turn heads.

close up on a single slice of ube cheesecake
Prep Time:
40 mins
Bake Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Cool Time:
2 hrs 35 mins
Refrigerate Time:
8 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:
12 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 cheesecake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

Crust:

  • cooking spray

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

  • teaspoon kosher salt

Filling:

  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 ¼ cups ube jam (Ube Halaya)

  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

  • 3 large eggs

  • 2 teaspoons ube extract

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Ube Ganache

  • ½ cup white chocolate chips

  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream

  • ¼ teaspoon ube extract

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Wrap outside of the pan in a double layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil, making sure to reach all the way up the sides of the pan.

  2. Prepare the Crust: Stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Press mixture onto the bottom of the prepared springform pan.

    graham crust

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  3. Bake in the preheated oven until set and lightly golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 20 minutes.

    graham crust in springform pan

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  4. Prepare the Filling: Beat cream cheese with a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes. Add sugar and beat until combined, then add ube jam and cream, beating just until no streaks remain, stopping to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low just until combined after each addition. Add ube extract, vanilla extract, and salt and beat on low until just combined. Pour filling into the cooled crust.

    ube cheesecake ingredients in mixer

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  5. Place springform pan in a large roasting pan. Add hot water to roasting pan to reach halfway up sides of springform pan.

    ube cheesecake in water bath

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  6. Return to the preheated oven and bake until the center is almost set but still slightly wobbly, 55 to 60 minutes. Turn off oven, and let cheesecake stand in oven, with door ajar (about 3 inches), for 1 hour.

  7. Remove cheesecake from roasting pan, and place on a wire rack. Remove foil from outside of the pan, and cool cheesecake to room temperature, about 1 hour. Cover with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to chill completely, at least 8 or up to 24 hours.

    baked ube cheesecake

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  8. Prepare Ganache: Place chocolate chips in a medium heat-proof bowl. Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium until steaming, then pour over the chocolate. Let stand for 1 minute, then whisk until chocolate is melted and smooth. Add ube extract and whisk to combine. Set aside to cool until thickened, about 15 minutes.

    white chocolate ganache

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  9. Run a knife around outer edge of cheesecake to loosen from sides of pan. Remove sides of pan. Transfer cheesecake to a serving plate or platter. Pour ganache over the top of the cheesecake, letting it drip off the sides. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill until set, about 20 minutes.

    pouring ube ganache over cheesecake

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

479 Calories
39g Fat
25g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 479
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 50%
Saturated Fat 24g 118%
Cholesterol 165mg 55%
Sodium 360mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Protein 9g 17%
Potassium 126mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.