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    Mini Ube Basque Cheesecake

    Sep 4, 2023 · Leave a Comment

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    These mini Ube Basque Cheesecake features the creamy richness of traditional Basque cheesecake with the captivating taste of ube. Each bite is a blend of velvety and melt-in-your-mouth purple cheesecake.

    mini ube basque cheesecake close up

    You might want to try these popular Ube recipes, Ube Cupcakes, Ube Cream Cheese Frosting, and my favourite Ube Brownies.

    Jump to:
    • What is Basque Cheesecake?
    • Ingredients & Substitutions
    • How to make Ube Burnt Cheesecake
    • Baking Tips
    • Serving
    • Storing
    • Equipments
    • Recipe FAQ'S
    • More Ube Recipes
    • Recipe

    These mini cheesecakes combines the creaminess of classic Basque cheesecake with the distinctive, slightly sweet, and nutty flavor of ube (purple yam).

    The vibrant purple color of Ube extract makes the dessert visually appealing and appetizing, and sure to be a crowd pleaser. These mini Basque cheesecake are perfect for individual servings and sharing with family and friends.

    What is Basque Cheesecake?

    Basque Cheesecake also known as "Burnt" Cheesecake a popular dessert that originates in Spain. It's characterized by rich and creamy interior but burnt on top. Basque cheesecake has gained popularity internationally.

    Why not combine the Purple Yam of Filipino cuisine with an idea from Spain? To enhance it's color and taste we have added this ube flavour, which is incredibly popular in the Philippines.

    overhead mini ube Basque cheesecake

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    • Cream Cheese: Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture. I am using Philadelphia brand (block-style).
    • Heavy Cream: Heavy cream adds richness to your mini ube cheesecake. You can also substitute it with whipping cream.
    • Sugar: Granulated white sugar, this is where the sweetness comes from.
    • Ube Extract/Flavor: This provides a distinctive flavor and deep purple color.
    • Eggs: We need 2 eggs at room temperature.
    • Cornstarch: This helps bind the cheesecake and creates texture.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    How to make Ube Burnt Cheesecake

    This mini Ube Burnt Cheesecake is so easy to put together. Here's step-by-step instructions with photos for your reference.

    Step 1. Beat cream cheese and sugar until soft and creamy.

    add cream cheese in a bowl
    beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy

    Step 2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until well incorporated.

    add egg in cream cheese sugar mixture

    Step 3. Add heavy cream and cornstarch and mix until everything is well combined.

    add cornstarch to the mixture

    Step 4. Add in ube extract and fold until everything is evenly distributed.

    add ube extract in a bowl to make mini ube extract

    Step 5. Pour the batter into prepared muffin pan lined with parchment paper and tap to remove any bubbles. Bake on a preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the top is deeply golden brown.

    pour the ube cheesecake batter to prepared pan
    bake the mini ube cheesecake until golden brown

    Step 6. Allow ube cheesecake to cool and set before serving.

    Baking Tips

    • Cream Cheese and Eggs should be at room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth texture.
    • Avoid over-mixing batter, mix the batter just to "well combined".
    • I recommend using electric mixer as it is quick and convenient.
    • Cool and Chill to completely set. Cool for 1 hour and chill in refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
    sliced mini ube Basque cheesecake

    Serving

    Serve these mini ube cheesecake on a serving plate (with paper on). They are perfect for individual servings. You can also top it with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

    Storing

    For leftovers, transfer them to an airtight container and store in refrigerator. Freezing is not recommended as the texture of mini cheesecakes will change. Mini Ube Burnt Cheesecake are at their best when enjoyed within 2-3 days of making.

    Equipments

    When making this mini cheesecakes you'll need basic baking equipments. Here's the list of equipments:

    • Electric Mixer
    • Muffin Tin
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Spatula
    • Parchment Paper
    • Measuring Cups

    Recipe FAQ'S

    How long to set ube cheesecake before serving?

    Once baked. allow them to cool in a pan for 1 hour. Afterwards, transfer them to refrigerator and let it chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.

    Should I add food coloring to achieved deep purple color?

    No need the ube extract/flavour will be enough in achieving that color.

    More Ube Recipes

    Looking for other ube recipes? Try these:

    • purple biko recipe with latik
      Ube Biko Recipe
    • ube cupcakes with purple ube frosting
      Ube Cream Cheese Frosting
    • ube cupcakes with two in the background
      Easy Ube Cupcakes
    • freshly baked ube sugar cookies in cooling rack
      Easy Ube Sugar Cookies
    • 3 Ingredient Ube Ice Cream
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      Ube Cinnamon Rolls
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      5 Popular Ube Recipes To Try

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    Recipe

    mini ube Basque cheesecake close up

    Mini Ube Basque Cheesecake

    Kristel Mae Baclaan
    These mini Ube Basque Cheesecake features the creamy richness of traditional Basque cheesecake with the captivating taste of ube. Each bite is a blend of velvety and melt-in-your-mouth cheesecake. 
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine filipino
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 144.1 kcal

    Equipment

    • electric mixer

    Ingredients
      

    • 250 grams cream cheese
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ½ cup heavy cream or whipping cream
    • 2 large eggs room temperature
    • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
    • 2 teaspoons ube extract

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
    • Cut large squares of non-stick baking parchment paper. Add the parchment paper to a muffin pan. Use your fingers to press the baking parchment paper down as best as you can into the edges of the muffin pan.
    • In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and granulated sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
    • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
    • Gradually add the heavy cream while continuing to mix.
    • Stir in cornstarch and mix until the batter is well combined and smooth.
    • Add in ube extract and fold until everything is evenly distributed. 
    • Pour the ube cheesecake batter into the muffin tin lined with parchment paper. Tap the pan on the counter a few times to remove any air bubbles.
    • Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven. Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until the top is deeply golden brown and the edges are set. The center may still appear slightly jiggly.
    • Let the cheesecake fully cool to room temperature for 1 hour. The tops will sink a bit, but this is okay.
    • Chill mini ube cheesecake in the refrigerator for atlas 3 hours or overnight.
    • Remove each cheesecake from the muffin pan and serve with the paper on.

    Notes

    Ingredient Notes: 
    • Cream Cheese: Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture. I am using Philadelphia brand (block-style).
    • Heavy Cream: Heavy cream adds richness to mini ube cheesecake. You can also substitute it with whipping cream.
    • Sugar: Granulated white sugar, this is where the sweetness comes from.
    • Ube Extract/Flavor: This provides a distinctive flavor and deep purple color.
    • Eggs: We need 2 eggs at room temperature.
    • Cornstarch: This helps bind the cheesecake and creates texture.
    Keyword mini ube basque cheesecake, mini ube burnt cheesecake

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