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Ube Cheesecake Bars

A creamy ube cheesecake filling over a graham cracker crust — a vibrant purple dessert using this year's trending flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp ube extract
  • 1/2 cup ube halaya purple yam jam
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 Baking dish
  • 1 Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking dish with parchment.
  2. Step 2: Mix graham crumbs, butter, and sugar, then press into the pan.
  3. Step 3: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, adding eggs one at a time.
  4. Tip: Use room-temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
  5. Step 4: Mix in ube extract, ube halaya, sour cream, and vanilla.
  6. Step 5: Pour over the crust.
  7. Step 6: Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until set with a slightly jiggly center.
  8. Step 7: Cool, then chill at least 4 hours before slicing.

Notes

Let the bars chill for the full time before slicing for clean, firm cuts.