Japanese-New York Fusion Green Tea Chocolate Cheesecake

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 3
Japanese-New York Fusion Green Tea Chocolate Cheesecake recipe for your sweet cravings
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Prep

30 min

Cook

70 min

Ready In

3 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
8 tablespoons butter ( one whole standard stick , make sure it 's good and soft but not melted )
24 ounces cream cheese ( softened , or else it will clump )
4 eggs ( on second try , using egg whites only worked great )
1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt ( one 6-8oz container works ... or mix 1/2 cup plain yogurt with 1/2 cup sugarless green tea with a smid )
1 1/4 cups sugar ( caster 's sugar is the best ( if you 're like me and do n't keep it handy , measure out 1 1/4 cups regula )
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 teaspoons green tea powder ( authentic matcha )
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup sugar
30 g cocoa powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
519
Sugar
31g
Fat
36g
This Japanese-New York Fusion Green Tea Chocolate Cheesecake takes the classic New York-style cheesecake and infuses it with Japanese matcha green tea powder, along with cocoa powder for added richness. The result is a unique and delicious dessert that food lovers will adore. The crust is made with a simple mixture of all-purpose flour, sugar, egg, and butter, while the cheesecake filling is made with cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla, lemon juice, green tea powder, cocoa powder, plain yogurt, and egg whites. The cheesecake is baked to perfection, resulting in a creamy, flavorful dessert that is perfect for any special occasion.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
2.In a medium bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Add the egg and softened butter and mix until just combined.
3.Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
4.In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in the sugar, flour, vanilla, lemon juice, green tea powder, cocoa powder, plain yogurt, and egg whites until well combined.
5.Pour the mixture into the crust.
6.Bake for 60-70 minutes until the cheesecake is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
7.Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours to fully set.

PROS

A unique and delicious fusion of Japanese and New York-style cheesecake.

The green tea and cocoa powder add a subtle depth of flavor to the creamy cheesecake, making it the perfect dessert for anyone with a sweet tooth.

CONS

This cheesecake is high in calories and fat, so should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The preparation time and baking time may be a bit longer than some other desserts, so be sure to plan ahead.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, green tea powder is known to have antioxidant properties and can support heart and brain health when consumed in moderate amounts. This cheesecake is also a good source of protein from the cream cheese and yogurt.

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