Mini Triple Layer Matcha & Hojicha Burnt Basque Cheesecake
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4.9
Mini Triple Layer Matcha & Hojicha Burnt Basque Cheesecake
Description
The cheesecake blends room temperature cream cheese, sugar, beaten egg, salt, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and flour into a smooth batter. The batter is split, with one portion mixed with matcha powder to create a green tea layer, and another with hōjicha powder for a roasted tea flavor. These layers are assembled in a parchment-lined 4-inch round pan, which is intentionally rustic with overhanging parchment for a characteristic burnt Basque style.
Baked at 400°F, the cheesecake develops a slightly burnt, caramelized exterior while remaining creamy inside. The triple layer highlights the contrast between creamy, mildly sweet cream cheese and the distinct aromas and flavors of matcha and hōjicha, offering an elevated take on the traditional Basque cheesecake.
This mini cheesecake provides a single or few servings size and pairs well with light accompaniments like fresh fruit or a hot beverage to complement the earthy tea notes. For larger sizes, ingredients can be scaled accordingly.
Ingredients
- 200 g cream cheese room temp
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 egg lightly beaten, room temp, large
- pinch of salt sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 120 ml heavy whipping cream room temp
- 12 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon hōjicha powder
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F/204°C.
- Prepare a 4" round cake pan (or spring form pan) by placing parchment paper to line it. You may need to crinkle the parchment (this is OK -- the more rustic, the better) and make sure it overhangs about 2" from the pan.
- In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, whip together the cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- Add in the beaten egg, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Pour in the heavy cream.
- Scrape the sides of the mixing bowl with a spatula and continue to whip until smooth and incorporated.
- Sift in the flour over top of the batter and mix with a spatula until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter into half (approximately 200g). Sift matcha powder over top of the batter. Mix until all the matcha is incorporated.
- If you want to make 3 layers like I did, divide the plain portion into another half (100g). Sift hojicha powder over top of that portion, mix into the batter, and leave the remainder plain.
- You can divide the layers into 3 equal portions, but I wanted the base matcha to be thicker.
- Transfer each bowl of batter into the prepared pan. (You can choose whichever flavour to layer first).
- Bake for about 23-25 minutes at 400°F/204°C and then turn it to broil @ 500°F/260°C for 3-5 mins, until the top is browned. Watch the cheesecake carefully as it can burn very quickly.
- Remove from the oven (the cake should still be slightly jiggly in the centre). Let cool. (The cake will deflate -- this is normal).
- Cut into slices and serve at room temperature. Or, place into the fridge once cooled and serve chilled (tastes even better).
Notes
- For larger cheesecakes, scale ingredients by 2.5× for a 6" pan or 5× for an 8" pan to maintain height and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 680IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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