Description
A creamy and rich cheesecake with a hint of matcha flavor, perfect for tea lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g digestive biscuits
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 500g cream cheese, softened
- 150g granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp matcha powder
- 3 eggs
- 200ml heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).
- Crush digestive biscuits and mix with melted butter. Press into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add matcha powder and mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in heavy cream and vanilla.
- Pour the filling over the biscuit base. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Sift matcha powder to avoid lumps.
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smoother texture.
- Chill the cheesecake longer for a firmer slice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: matcha cheesecake, green tea dessert, creamy cheesecake