Description
A delightful Tokyo Matcha Cheesecake Tart that combines the rich flavors of cream cheese and matcha in a delicious dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder (plus extra for garnish)
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon matcha powder. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and continue to beat until creamy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the sour cream and flour to the cream cheese mixture, and mix until just combined.
- Sift in the remaining 1 teaspoon of matcha powder and gently fold it into the batter until evenly distributed.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door, allowing the cheesecake to cool gradually for about 1 hour.
- Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, dust the top with additional matcha powder.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
- To add a twist, swirl in some red bean paste before baking for an authentic Japanese flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: N/A