Matcha Cheesecake
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Matcha Cheesecake
Description
The Matcha Cheesecake features a blend of cream cheese, eggs, sugar, rice vinegar, vanilla, and matcha green tea powder, folded with toasted black sesame seeds for extra texture. Pressed onto a graham cracker and butter crust, it is baked at a low temperature to achieve a creamy yet firm consistency without cracking. The cheesecake is cooled and refrigerated to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set properly.
The flavor balances the mild sweetness and tang of cheesecake with the earthy bitterness from the matcha powder and subtle nuttiness of black sesame seeds. Kiwi slices arranged on top provide a fresh, tart contrast that complements the rich filling. The cheesecake is best served chilled and can be sliced neatly thanks to the graham cracker base.
Careful preparation includes using room temperature cream cheese and eggs to ensure a smooth batter and avoiding overmixing to minimize air incorporation. Baking with a pan of boiling water beneath helps prevent cracks, although this step is optional. After baking, cooling completely before refrigeration improves texture and intensifies the green tea flavor.
Bring cream cheese and eggs to room temperature before starting to avoid lumps in the batter.Mix gently and scrape the bowl sides to prevent excess air bubbles that cause cracks.Grease and use a springform pan for easy removal of the cheesecake after baking.Bake the cheesecake at low heat with optional boiling water in the oven to help reduce cracks.Remove from oven when center is slightly jiggly; it will firm up as it cools.Chill the cheesecake for at least an hour before serving and preferably refrigerate for 24 hours to enhance the matcha flavor.Arrange kiwi slices on top for added freshness and a decorative finish.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 lb cream cheese 2 8 oz packages, softened
- 2 egg large
- ½ cup icing sugar
- 2 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds toasted
- kiwi slices
Instructions
- Heat oven to 325°
- In a small bowl, mix together graham crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the crumb mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or with an electric beater, (or a food processor) combine cream cheese, eggs, and sugar and beat until smooth. Add vinegar, vanilla, and matcha powder and beat until combined.
- With a spatula, fold in the toasted sesame seeds.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture in the springform pan on top of the prepared crust.
- Bake in the center of the oven for about 45 minutes, or until cake is set, but still slightly jiggly when you shake the pan.
- Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Arrange kiwi slices on top of the cream cheese filling before serving.
Notes
- Bring cream cheese and eggs to room temperature before starting to avoid lumps in the batter.
- Mix gently and scrape the bowl sides to prevent excess air bubbles that cause cracks.
- Grease and use a springform pan for easy removal of the cheesecake after baking.
- Bake the cheesecake at low heat with optional boiling water in the oven to help reduce cracks.
- Remove from oven when center is slightly jiggly; it will firm up as it cools.
- Chill the cheesecake for at least an hour before serving and preferably refrigerate for 24 hours to enhance the matcha flavor.
- Arrange kiwi slices on top for added freshness and a decorative finish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 367mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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