Sweet Potato Cheesecake
Sweet potato cheesecake combines the rich, creamy cheesecake with the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes for a delicious variation. This dish is ideal for holidays, special occasions, or self-indulgence. Sweet potatoes give flavour and sweetness, while creamy cheesecake adds luxury. This sweet potato cheesecake is impressive with whipped cream or caramel.
Ingredients
For Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- For Sweet Potato Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (2 medium)
- 3 (8-oz) softened cream cheese packets
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 big eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Optional topping:
- Whipping cream
- Sauce caramel
- Crushed pecans
Instructions in detail
1. Prepare Crust
- Start by heating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter or spray a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and butter in a medium bowl. It should resemble wet sand after stirring.
- Spread the ingredients equally in the bottom of the springform pan. Pack it securely with a spoon or flat-bottomed glass. After 10 minutes in the preheated oven, remove the crust and let it cool while you make the filling.
2. Cook and Mash Sweet Potatoes
- Cut sweet potatoes into tiny pieces. Cook them for 15-20 minutes in a pot of water until tender. Mash sweet potatoes after draining. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of mashed sweet potatoes to chill.
3. Make Sweet Potato Cheesecake Filling
- Mix softened cream cheese with an electric mixer in a large basin for 2-3 minutes until smooth. Slowly add granulated and brown sugar and beat until mixed.
- Beat the cream cheese mixture with mashed sweet potatoes until combined. After adding each egg, beat on low speed until just blended.
- Mix in vanilla, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Add sour cream and heavy cream last and mix until the filling is creamy.
4. Put together cheesecake
- Pour sweet potato cheesecake filling over the springform pan’s chilled crust. Use a spatula to level the top.
5. Bake Cheesecake
- Place the springform pan in a bigger roasting pan. Hot water should reach halfway up the springform pan’s sides in the roasting pan. This water bath prevents cheesecake cracks.
- Slide the roasting pan into the preheated oven and bake the cheesecake for 55–65 minutes until the center is firm but slightly jiggly. The edges should be golden brown and puffy.
6. Cool Cheesecake
- After baking the cheesecake, switch off the oven and slightly open the door. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for an hour. This progressive cooling prevents cracks.
- After an hour, remove the cheesecake from the water bath and release it from the pan with a knife. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight after it cools completely at room temperature.
7. Serve and Enjoy
- Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and place it on a tray to serve. Optional: add whipped cream, caramel sauce, and crumbled pecans.
- Cut the sweet potato cheesecake and savor its rich, creamy, and slightly spicy flavors.
Tips for Perfect Sweet Potato Cheesecake
- For a smooth filling, use room-temperature ingredients, especially cream cheese and eggs.
- Avoid Overmixing: Mix ingredients until mixed to avoid adding air and cracking the cheesecake.
- Water Bath: Avoid cracks by baking cheesecake softly and evenly in a water bath.
- To get the finest flavour and texture, chill the cheesecake for several hours or overnight.
Serving Ideas
Sweet potato cheesecake is wonderful alone, but these additions enhance it:
- Light and fluffy whipped cream contrasts with thick cheesecake.
- Caramel Sauce: Buttery caramel improves sweet potato flavour.
- Crushed pecans add a delicious bite to the creamy creaminess.
Conclusion
- Sweet Potato Cheesecake is a delicious delicacy that combines sweet potatoes and cheesecake. This unusual variation on a classic dessert will be a winner at any event. The perfect cheesecake for a special occasion or just because, this cheesecake is stunning and tasty.