Description
Baked Vanilla Matcha Cheesecake with Basque Twist is a creamy, slightly caramelized cheesecake infused with earthy matcha and vanilla. This stunning dessert serves as the perfect centerpiece for any gathering with its elegant green hue and unique flavor.
Ingredients
16 oz cream cheese
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp matcha powder
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
1. Line a springform pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
3. Stir in vanilla extract and sift in matcha powder. Mix until light green. Blend in heavy cream.
4. Sift flour and salt into the batter and gently fold just until combined.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 45–50 minutes until edges are set and center still jiggles slightly.
6. Cool completely in pan, then chill at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best color, use bright green culinary-grade matcha.
Let the cheesecake chill overnight for even cleaner slices.
Bake until the top is dark golden with caramelized spots for authentic Basque style.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American Japanese fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg