Ube Basque Cheesecake

Instructions

Prep Like a Pro

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)

Line pan with 2 overlapping sheets of parchment, letting it rise 23 inches above the rim.Rustic wrinkles = signature Basque look

Build the Batter

Beat cream cheese + sugar until completely smooth (no lumpsthis matters)

Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated

Mix in: Heavy cream, Ube halaya, Ube extract, Vanilla + salt,

Sift in flour, mix gently until smooth Batter should look like thick purple velvet paint

Bake to Burnt Beauty

Pour into the prepared pan

Bake 4050 minutesWhat you're looking for: Deep caramelized (almost burnt) top and the center still jiggles like soft custard.

Cool - The Hard Part

Let cool at room temp 2 hoursThen refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight = best texture)

Dessert