Description
Experience a delightful fusion of flavors with this Purple Sweet Potato Cheesecake. This visually stunning dessert combines the creamy richness of traditional cheesecake with the naturally sweet and vibrant purple hue of sweet potatoes. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, this easy-to-make cheesecake will captivate your guests and leave them asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium purple sweet potatoes (about 2 cups mashed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a springform pan.
- Boil or steam the purple sweet potatoes until tender, approximately 20-25 minutes. Let cool, peel, and mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and mashed sweet potatoes until creamy.
- Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg