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Beautifully styled ube cheesecake recipe with whipped cream and ube toppings.

Ube Cheesecake Recipe


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  • Author: eppicrecipes.com
  • Total Time: PT7H40M
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Try this creamy ube cheesecake recipe with Filipino flavors and simple steps. Perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime sweet cravings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

  • 907g (4 packs) full-fat cream cheese, softened

  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 cup ube halaya jam

  • 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream

  • 1 tbsp ube extract

  • 4 large eggs, room temperature

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • For Whipped Topping

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp ube extract


Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.

  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.

  • Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add sugar and beat again.

  • Mix in ube halaya, sour cream, and ube extract.

  • Add eggs one at a time. Add salt and stir gently.

  • Pour batter into crust.

  • Wrap pan in foil and place in a water bath.

  • Bake for 60–75 minutes. Turn off oven and let cheesecake rest inside for 1 hour.

  • Cool on counter, then refrigerate at least 6 hours.

 

  • Prepare ube whipped cream and pipe on top before serving.

Notes

– Always use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream for a rich, smooth texture.

– Let all ingredients reach room temperature before mixing to prevent lumps.

– Do not overmix after adding eggs—this can cause the cheesecake to crack during baking.

– Use a water bath to ensure even baking and a crack-free top.

– Chill the cheesecake for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, for best results.

– Ube halaya can be homemade or store-bought, but look for one with a thick, jam-like consistency.

– Ube extract enhances both the color and flavor—don’t skip it if you want that classic vibrant purple hue.

– This dessert freezes well—wrap tightly and freeze whole or by slice for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: PT40M
  • Cook Time: PT1H15M
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Filipino-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg