5 from 123 votes
Matcha Cheesecake
Matcha Cheesecake combines green tea powder with a classic creamy cream cheese filling on a crunchy graham cracker crust. The addition of toasted black sesame seeds adds a subtle nutty texture throughout the smooth cheesecake. This dessert is baked gently until just set with a slightly jiggly center, then chilled to develop its characteristic dense and silky texture.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
12
Calories:
157 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Japanese, American, Canadian
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
% 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.