Description
A creamy and rich dessert combining traditional cheesecake with the earthy flavors of matcha powder, resulting in a beautiful and crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cheesecake
- 16 oz Cream Cheese, softened for easy mixing
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar, adjust to taste
- 3 large Eggs, add one at a time
- 1 1/2 cups Graham Cracker Crust, store-bought or homemade
- 2-3 tbsp Matcha Powder, use high-quality
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract, adds flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Press your graham cracker crust into the springform pan.
- Blend the cream cheese until smooth, no lumps.
- Add granulated sugar, then slowly mix in the eggs one at a time.
- Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Sift in the matcha powder and whisk until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the crust in the pan.
Baking
- Bake in the oven until just set, about 60 minutes.
- Cool it down and chill before serving, ideally overnight.
Notes
For variations, consider adding flavors like raspberry or yuzu, or try a no-bake version for a faster dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert, Sweet
- Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
