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Ube Cheesecake Bars

Decadent Ube Cheesecake Bars Beckon Your Sweet Tooth

Indulge in Ube Cheesecake Bars, a delightful fusion of flavors with a buttery crust and creamy ube-filled cheesecake.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers, crushed Can substitute with digestive biscuits.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter, melted Coconut oil can be used for dairy-free option.
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust according to taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances all flavors.
Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened Should be at room temperature.
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a lighter alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 large Eggs Ensure they’re at room temperature.
  • 0.5 cup Ube Jam Can be homemade or store-bought.
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Water
  • 1 teaspoon Ube Extract For intensified ube flavor.
Optional Serving Suggestions
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream For serving.
  • Fresh Fruit For serving.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 8x8 Baking Pan
  • Food Processor
  • stand mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 baking pan with aluminum foil.
  2. Pulse graham crackers in a food processor, then mix with butter, sugar, and salt. Press into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C).
  4. Beat softened cream cheese and sugar in a stand mixer until smooth.
  5. Add sour cream, vanilla, and salt. Mix, then add eggs one at a time until just blended.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk ube jam with hot water and ube extract. Fold in ⅔ cup cheesecake batter until combined.
  7. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust, drop spoonfuls of ube mixture on top, and swirl gently.
  8. Bake for 40-50 minutes, until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
  9. Cool in the oven with the door ajar for 20 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. Lift bars from the pan and cut into 16 bars. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure room temperature ingredients for a smooth filling. Gradual cooling prevents cracks. Wipe knife for clean cuts.

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