A purple cheesecake recipe that is sure to be a hit with your family or friends. The ube cheese cake is made using purple yam powder, an ingredient popular in Asian desserts. This recipe requires only basic ingredients and can be customized according to preference.
What is ube?
Ube is a type of purple yam that is commonly used in Southeast Asian desserts. It has a sweet, earthy flavor and vibrant purple color which makes it perfect for baking and other recipes. Ube can be found in most Asian grocery stores, or online.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup icing sugar
- 2 tbs Uber powder
- ¼ tsp Ube extract
- ¼ tsp Vanilla extract
- 12oz Graham crackers
- 5 oz melted butter
- Optional: Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, icing sugar, ube powder and extracts until creamy.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the Graham crackers and melted butter until fully combined.
3. Grease an 8” spring-form pan with butter or cooking spray.
4. Press the graham cracker mixture into the spring-form pan to form the crust.
5. Pour over the cream cheese mixture and spread evenly over the top of the graham cracker crust.
6. Place in refrigerator for at least two hours to chill before serving (you can also place in freezer for one hour).
7. To serve, release from spring-form pan onto a plate and top with whipped cream (optional).
Recipe Tips
– Ube powder and extract can be found in Asian groceries stores.
– Feel free to add more or less sugar depending on your preference.
– If you don’t have a spring-form pan, an 8” cake tin will also work.
– You can customize this recipe with different flavors such as chocolate or matcha!
Substitutions
– For the heavy cream, you can also use whipped coconut milk.
– If you don’t have ube extract then replace with vanilla extract.
– You can also use other types of cookies for the crust such as Oreo or Vanilla Wafers.
FAQs
Q: What is the difference between ube and taro?
A: Ube is a type of purple yam which has a sweet, earthy flavor. Taro is a root vegetable with a nutty flavor which can be used in desserts.
Q: Can I make this cheesecake ahead of time?
A: Yes! This cheesecake can be made up to two days in advance and stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
Q: How do I know when the cheesecake is ready?
A: The cheesecake should be firm to the touch when it’s ready. You can also use a cake tester or knife inserted into center of the cheesecake to check if it comes out clean.
Q: How do I make a ube basque cheesecake?
A: Making a ube basque cheesecake is easier than you think! The process involves making a ube flavored cream cheese mixture, pouring it into a spring-form pan and then baking in the oven for about 40 minutes. Once cooled down, the cheesecake should be firm to the touch with a golden brown crust on top. To make the ube cream cheese mixture, you’ll need to combine cream cheese, eggs, icing sugar, ube powder and extract. Then pour the mixture over a prepared Graham cracker crust and bake in the oven.
Q: Could I turn these into ube cheesecake bars?
A: Yes, you can definitely turn this into ube cheesecake bars! To do so, all you have to do is prepare the same ube cream cheese mixture as above. However, instead of pouring it over a Graham cracker crust in an 8-inch spring-form pan, pour it onto a lined baking sheet and spread out evenly. Bake in the oven for about 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Once cooled down, cut into bars and serve!
Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
A: Yes, you can make this recipe dairy-free by swapping out the cream cheese for a vegan cream cheese alternative and using coconut milk instead of heavy cream. You can also try using a vegan butter substitute for the Graham cracker crust. To ensure it’s dairy-free, be sure to read the labels on all ingredients before purchasing.
Q: Will this be similar to an ube Japanese cheesecake?
A: No, this recipe is different from a Japanese cheesecake, which is usually lighter and fluffier in texture.
Q: How would I go about making ube flan cheesecake?
A: To make ube flan cheesecake, you need to prepare the same ube cream cheese mixture as above. Then instead of pouring it over a Graham cracker crust in an 8-inch spring-form pan, pour it into individual ramekins or custard cups. Place the filled custard cups inside a baking tray with an inch of hot water. Bake in the oven for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Once cooled down, serve with whipped cream and enjoy!
Q: Is this just like a taro cheesecake?
A: No, this recipe is different from a taro cheesecake. Taro cheesecake usually has a nuttier flavor and lighter texture. Ube cheesecake has a sweet, earthy flavor with a denser texture. Both are delicious in their own way!
I hope you enjoy this unique recipe! Let me know in the comments if you try it!
More ube goodness:
Ube Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Cream cheese
- 1 Cup Heavy cream
- ¾ Cup Icing sugar
- 2 tbsp Ube powder
- ¼ tsp Ube extract
- ¼ tsp Vanilla extract
- 12 oz Graham crackers
- 5 oz Melted butter
- Optional: Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, icing sugar, ube powder and extracts until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the Graham crackers and melted butter until fully combined.
- Grease an 8” spring-form pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Press the graham cracker mixture into the spring-form pan to form the crust.
- Pour over the cream cheese mixture and spread evenly over the top of the graham cracker crust.
- Place in refrigerator for at least two hours to chill before serving (you can also place in freezer for one hour).
- To serve, release from spring-form pan onto a plate and top with whipped cream (optional).
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