Green Tea Cheesecake
This creamy and delicious green tea cheesecake is infused with the flavors of matcha and served with a sweet graham cracker crust.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Whipped cream - For topping
- Sour cream - 1/2 cup
- Eggs - 3
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Matcha green tea powder - 2 tablespoons
- Sugar - 1/2 cup
- Cream cheese - 16 oz
- Butter - 1/4 cup, melted
- Graham cracker crumbs - 1 1/2 cups
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, matcha powder, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the sour cream.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and top with whipped cream.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 20g