4.6 from 24 votes
Matcha Basque Cheesecake
This Matcha Basque Cheesecake recipe is a Japanese take on classic burnt Basque Cheesecake, which includes green tea powder to give it a vibrant green hue. With a caramelized top and barely set center, it's an easy delicious dessert that comes together from just a handful of ingredients.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
slices
Calories:
269 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Japanese, Spanish
Ingredients
- 226 grams cream cheese (cold)
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 100 grams granulated sugar (~½ cup)
- 2 large egg cold
- 15 grams matcha green tea powder ~2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Line a 6x2.5-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230C).
- Add the cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, and matcha to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the parchment-lined cake pan and set it on a baking sheet. Use a dropping motion to force any air bubbles in the batter to the surface and repeat until you don't see any more air bubbles.
- Bake the Basque Cheesecake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes. It should be browned on top but still very jiggly in the center. Do not bake it for more than 25 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool on a rack until it reaches room temperature. Once it's cooled off, cover the pan and place it in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours to set.
- To slice the Matcha Basque Cheesecake, use a pot of boiling water to heat and clean the knife between each slice to ensure you get nice clean cuts.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
118mg
(5%)
Potassium
76mg
(2%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
970IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 970IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.