Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of matcha green tea with this creamy and decadent Matcha Green Tea Cheesecake. A perfect blend of sweet and earthy notes, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder (culinary grade)
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, vanilla, and lemon juice. Mix matcha powder with sour cream, then fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust and bake for 50–60 minutes until set. Cool in oven with door cracked, then refrigerate.
Notes
- Enhance the green tea flavor by adding an extra teaspoon of matcha.
- Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of matcha powder for a finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
