Description
Experience the magic of a perfectly baked Matcha Japanese Cheesecake. Its signature jiggly, cloud-like texture and earthy matcha green tea flavor transport you to tranquil Japanese teahouses. This recipe offers a light, airy, and elegantly less-sweet dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 oz (200g) cream cheese
- 4 tbsp milk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp matcha green tea powder
- 3 eggs (separated)
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (30g) cake flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, melt the cream cheese, milk, and butter. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat and sift in the matcha powder. Stir until dissolved.
- Sift in the cake flour and cornstarch. Stir until smooth. Let cool, then add egg yolks one at a time, mixing thoroughly. Stir in lemon juice.
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped egg whites into the matcha batter in three parts using a spatula.
- Line a 6-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. Wrap the outside of the pan tightly with foil.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Tap the pan to release air bubbles. Place the pan in a larger baking tray filled with hot water. Bake at 320°F (160°C) for 25 minutes, then reduce to 280°F (140°C) for another 35 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 15 minutes. Remove, cool, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
- Adjust matcha for a lighter or deeper green tea flavor.
- Serve with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or enjoy as is.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze for up to 1 month and thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: Not specified