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Directions

Crust Preparation

1、Preheat Oven:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

2、Prepare Crust:

1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs and ¼ cup granulated sugar. Mix well.

2. Add 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter and stir until the mixture is well combined.

3. Press the mixture firmly onto the bottom of a greased 8-inch or 9-inch springform pan.

3、Bake Crust:

1. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool down.

Filling Preparation

1、Beat Cream Cheese:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat 907 grams of softened cream cheese for 3 minutes at medium speed until creamy.

2、Add Sugar and Ube:

1. Add 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar to the cream cheese and beat for another 2 minutes. Scrape the bowl.

2. Add 1 cup ube halaya jam, ½ cup sour cream, and 1 tbsp ube extract. Mix until well combined.

3、Incorporate Eggs:

1. Add 4 eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Avoid overmixing.

4、Final Mix:

1. Add ¼ tsp salt and mix briefly until incorporated.

5、Prepare for Baking:

1. Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust.

Baking

1、Water Bath Setup:

1. Wrap the bottom of the springform pan with several layers of aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping in.

2. Place the pan in a larger roasting pan and fill the roasting pan with hot water to create a water bath.

2、Bake Cheesecake:

1. Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 60-75 minutes. The center should jiggle slightly, while the edges are set.

2. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour with the door closed.

3、Cooling:

1. Let the cheesecake cool on the counter, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours before removing the springform pan ring.

Ube Whipped Cream

1、Whip Cream：

1. In a large bowl, whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 tbsp powdered sugar, and 1 tsp ube extract until stiff peaks form.

2. Pipe the whipped cream on top of the cheesecake.