Description
Indulge in the exquisite Original Matcha Japanese Cheesecake, a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and earthy matcha green tea. This light and airy dessert not only tantalizes your taste buds but also adds a stunning visual appeal to any occasion. Follow these simple steps to create a masterpiece that will impress family and friends, transporting you straight to Japan with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp matcha powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 320?F (160?C). Prepare an 8-inch springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper and greasing the sides.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in matcha powder until fully incorporated.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Gently fold in heavy cream until blended.
- Pour the matcha mixture over the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off the oven and crack open its door to cool gradually before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg