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Creamy Ube Cheesecake with Easy Golden Graham Crust

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A luscious and creamy ube cheesecake featuring a buttery golden graham cracker crust, perfect for celebrations or everyday indulgence. This recipe balances the earthy sweetness of ube with rich cream cheese for a nostalgic and crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups golden graham cracker crumbs (about 10 sheets, finely crushed)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Pinch of salt
  • 24 oz (680 g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat)
  • 1 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Crush golden graham crackers finely using a food processor or rolling pin.
  3. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Stir until mixture resembles wet sand and holds together when pressed.
  4. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan, about 1 inch thick. Use the bottom of a glass or measuring cup for even packing.
  5. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  6. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes) using an electric mixer.
  7. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and beat until fluffy.
  8. Beat in ube halaya until the filling is a uniform purple color.
  9. Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition to avoid overmixing.
  10. Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour gently until just combined. Batter should be thick but pourable.
  11. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  12. Bake cheesecake for 50-60 minutes, until edges are set and center jiggles slightly when shaken.
  13. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with door slightly ajar for 1 hour to cool gradually.
  14. Remove from oven and chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  15. Carefully release the springform pan before serving. Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts.

Notes

To prevent cracks, mix batter gently and avoid overbeating. Let cheesecake cool gradually in oven with door ajar before chilling. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices. For a gluten-free crust, substitute almond flour for graham crackers. For dairy-free, use coconut-based cream cheese and sour cream alternatives.

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