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Creamy Ube Cheesecake

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A delightful twist on the classic cheesecake, featuring a luscious ube filling and a crunchy graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup ube puree
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup coconut cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl and press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  3. Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until set, then let it cool completely.
  4. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  5. Mix in the granulated sugar, then incorporate the ube puree until smooth.
  6. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  7. Stir in the vanilla extract and coconut cream.
  8. Pour the ube cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains slightly jiggly.
  10. Turn off the oven and crack the door open; leave the cheesecake inside for about an hour to cool gradually.
  11. Remove the cheesecake and let it come to room temperature; refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour for the crust.

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