Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of matcha green tea and creamy cheesecake with this simple and elegant Matcha Green Tea Cheesecake recipe. Perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, matcha powder, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, flour, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust. Bake for 50–60 minutes until set. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- Use high-quality matcha powder for best results.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers.
- Allow ingredients to reach room temperature for a smooth texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
