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This ube cream cheese is rich, creamy, and lightly sweet with the nutty flavor of purple yam in every bite. It’s perfect for spreading on bagels, toast, or even using as a filling for pastries and desserts!
Ingredients
*The Recipe Card below includes all the full measurements for these ingredients!
Cream Cheese: Go for any good quality cream cheese here. Ideally, let it come to room temperature to make it easier when mixing.
Ube Halaya: Also commonly referred to as “Ube Jam”, it’s a sweetened, concentrated version of ube that gives the cheese its deep ube taste. Homemade or store-bought can work perfectly fine here.
Ube extract: A few drops of this strengthens both the ube taste and purple color of the spread.
Salt: I like adding a pinch of salt to help accentuate the sweetness!
Tips for Success
Soften the cream cheese first: Let your cream cheese sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before mixing. Cold cream cheese can leave small lumps that are difficult to smooth out.
Different ube halaya brands vary in sweetness: Not all ube halaya is equally sweet! Start with the recipe as-is, then taste and adjust as needed before adding more.
Chill before serving: The spread becomes thicker and more flavorful after chilling for about 30 minutes. The ube flavor also has time to meld with the cream cheese.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
How long does it last?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Give it a quick stir before serving if any moisture separates.
What do I spread it on?
Ube cream cheese pairs especially well with plain, sesame, milk bread, brioche, ,or fresh pandesal. It also makes a great filling for sandwiches or stuffed French toast.
Can I use homemade ube halaya?
Absolutely. Homemade ube halaya often has a fresher ube flavor, though sweetness levels may vary.
Easy Ube Cream Cheese Spread
This ube cream cheese is rich, creamy, and lightly sweet with the nutty flavor of purple yam in every bite. It’s perfect for spreading on bagels, toast, or even using as a filling for pastries and desserts!
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Ingredients
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup ube halaya
1/4 teaspoon ube extract
Small pinch of fine salt
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine together the cream cheese, ube halaya, ube extract, and salt. Mix well until smooth and combined. This can be used right away or chilled for at least 30 minutes prior to use for best flavor and texture.
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