Can I make mini ube cheesecake bites ahead?

Yes. They chill well overnight and taste even creamier the next day.

Freeze plain cheesecake bites in a sealed container for up to 1 month, then thaw in the refrigerator.

Why did my cheesecake tops crack?

They may have baked too long or cooled too quickly. Chill them and cover with topping if needed.

Do I need a water bath?

No. The mini size bakes gently enough without one.

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Mini Ube Cheesecake Bites

Name: Mini Ube Cheesecake Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 3 tablespoons melted butter; 1 tablespoon sugar; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup ube halaya or ube puree; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons sour cream; Toasted coconut, for topping

By Beginnerbakes Test KitchenReviewed by Beginnerbakes Editorial TeamPublished Jun 28, 2026

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Mini Ube Cheesecake Bites are creamy purple cheesecake cups with a simple crumb crust, baked in a mini muffin pan for a beginner-friendly party dessert.

Prep 20 min

Cook 16 min

Total 36 min

Servings 24

Difficulty easy

Cuisine American

Ingredients

Servings 24

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup ube halaya or ube puree
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sour cream
Toasted coconut, for topping

Ingredients for Mini Ube Cheesecake Bites

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners.
Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Press a small spoonful into each liner.
Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in ube, sugar, egg, vanilla, and sour cream.
Spoon filling over the crusts, filling each cup almost to the top.
Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, until the centers are set with a slight wobble.
Cool completely, chill at least 2 hours, and top with toasted coconut.

Tips

Equipment Needed

Use a mini muffin pan, paper liners, a mixing bowl, and a hand mixer for the smoothest filling. A teaspoon or small cookie scoop helps portion the crust and filling evenly.

Ingredient Prep Notes

Soften the cream cheese before mixing so the batter does not turn lumpy. If your ube halaya is very thick, stir it briefly before adding it to the bowl.

Oven Note

Bake on the center rack and start checking at 14 minutes. The cheesecakes should look set at the edges with a tiny wobble in the middle.

Easy Upgrade Ideas

Top each bite with whipped cream, toasted coconut, or a small drizzle of condensed milk. For a brighter color, add a tiny amount of ube extract if you already use it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make mini ube cheesecake bites ahead?: Yes. They chill well overnight and taste even creamier the next day.
Can I freeze them?: Freeze plain cheesecake bites in a sealed container for up to 1 month, then thaw in the refrigerator.
Why did my cheesecake tops crack?: They may have baked too long or cooled too quickly. Chill them and cover with topping if needed.
Do I need a water bath?: No. The mini size bakes gently enough without one.

Ingredient Replacements

Use vanilla wafer crumbs instead of graham crumbs, or use gluten-free crumbs if needed. Purple sweet potato puree can replace ube halaya, though the flavor will be milder. Greek yogurt can replace sour cream in the filling.

Storage and Reheating

Store chilled cheesecake bites in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze without toppings for up to 1 month and thaw in the refrigerator.

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