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Ube Cheesecake

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760 min

Ube Cheesecake


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Time

760 min

Serving

10 persons

Calories

479

Rating

4.00★ (1)

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Author: Victoria Bailey
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.

Ingredients

  • cooking spray: 0 piece
  • graham cracker crumbs: 1 cup
  • unsalted butter: 3 Tbsp (melted)
  • granulated sugar: 1 Tbsp
  • kosher salt: 0.125 tsp
  • cream cheese: 3 packages (8 ounce packages, softened)
  • granulated sugar: 0.5 cup
  • ube jam (Ube Halaya): 1.25 cups
  • heavy whipping cream: 0.5 cup
  • eggs: 3 piece
  • ube extract: 2 tsp
  • vanilla extract: 0.5 tsp
  • kosher salt: 0.25 tsp
  • white chocolate chips: 0.5 cup
  • heavy whipping cream: 0.25 cup
  • ube extract: 0.25 tsp

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  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.
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  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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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  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.
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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.
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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.
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History of the Ube Cheesecake: The Ube Cheesecake is a twist on the classic cheesecake, adding in the delicious and vibrant purple color of the Filipino staple ingredient, ube. Ube, known for its sweet and earthy flavor, has been used in many Filipino desserts and dishes for years. The Ube Cheesecake has become a popular dessert among those who love trying new and unique flavors.

Tips and Tricks for Ube Cheesecake Recipe: When making the Ube Cheesecake, it's important to make sure you have all the ingredients on hand and at room temperature before you begin. This will help ensure that all the ingredients incorporate smoothly and evenly. When making the crust, be sure to press it firmly into the bottom of the pan to avoid any gaps, which can cause the filling to leak out. Use a water bath to gently heat and cook the cheesecake to avoid any cracks. It's important to let the cheesecake cool down and set properly before adding the ganache on top.

Tips for presenting the dish: When serving the Ube Cheesecake, cut it into even slices and plate it on a clean and simple serveware. To add some extra decoration or flavor, you can add a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of chopped nuts or berries. You can also plate the cheesecake with a drizzle of extra ganache on top or a sprinkle of powdered sugar. The vibrant color of the Ube Cheesecake will make it stand out and grab the attention of all your guests.

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