Matcha Cheesecake

Name: Matcha Cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons matcha (green tea powder); 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)

Total Time Prep: 20 mins. Bake: 30 mins. + chilling

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This stunning green matcha cheesecake is made by adding the powdered Japanese green tea into a classic, creamy cheesecake filling.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons matcha (green tea powder)
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350º. In a small bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, milk and vanilla. Sift in matcha and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, 4-5 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to medium-low; add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add reserved matcha mixture until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Pour filling into graham cracker crust.
Bake 30-35 minutes. Turn oven off and open the oven door; let cheesecake sit 30 minutes, or until center is completely set. Remove from oven, refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 281 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 214mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.

If you can’t get enough of matcha, why not use it in your dessert? This cheesecake encapsulates matcha's earthy, umami flavor and pairs it with the semi-sweet, creaminess of cream cheese. —Francine Lizotte, Langley, British Columbia

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