No-Bake Ube Cheesecake
By: Club House Kitchens
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A classic Filipino treat, this no-bake purple yam cheesecake is the stuff dessert dreams are made of. Luscious ube cheesecake filling (think a sweet, nutty, vanilla-like flavour) sits atop a base of crunchy pistachios and graham cracker crust – the perfect way to end any meal.
A classic Filipino treat, this no-bake purple yam cheesecake is the stuff dessert dreams are made of. Luscious ube cheesecake filling (think a sweet, nutty, vanilla-like flavour) sits atop a base of crunchy pistachios and graham cracker crust – the perfect way to end any meal.
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Instructions
Instructions
- Place water in small microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle gelatin mixture over water; set aside.
- Pierce potatoes with a fork and place on microwave-safe plate. Microwave on High 6 minutes until tender. Let stand 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Remove skin and cut into chunks. Allow to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix graham cracker crumbs, pistachios, coconut and 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the sugar in a large bowl. Stir in melted butter until well mixed. Press mixture firmly into bottom of parchment lined 9-inch (23-cm) springform pan. Set aside.
- Microwave gelatin mixture on High for 30 seconds. Stir until gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Place cooled sweet potatoes and coconut milk in food processor; cover. Pulse until smooth. Add cream cheese, remaining 1/2 cup (125 m) sugar, vanilla and gelatin mixture; puree until well-mixed and completely smooth, scraping down sides as necessary
- Pour mixture evenly over prepared crust. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or until set. Run small knife around sides of pan to loosen crust; remove sides of pan. Cut into slices to serve. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.
Test Kitchen Tip:
- Ube, a bright purple sweet potato or yam, is a staple ingredient in Filipino cuisine. Ube are often used in sweet dishes and desserts and have a smooth texture and flavour similar to a typical sweet potato, but slightly sweeter with a bit of a nutty, vanilla taste.
