Japanese Style Matcha Cheesecake With Shortbread Crust

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 3
Japanese Style Matcha Cheesecake With Shortbread Crust – A Perfect Mix of East and West Dessert
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Prep

15 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
1 egg , beaten
1/2 cup butter , softened
7 ounces cream cheese , at room temperature
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup superfine sugar ( caster sugar )
3 eggs , separated
1/4 cup cornstarch ( do n't use flour )
2 tablespoons green tea powder ( matcha )
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 1/2 cups boiling water
1 pint sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10-12
Calories
457
Sugar
25g
Fat
33g
Japanese Style Matcha Cheesecake With Shortbread Crust is a perfect combination of traditional Japanese and Western desserts. Matcha is a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine, and it’s been used for thousands of years in tea ceremonies. Matcha Green Tea Powder is made from ground tea leaves and is rich in nutrients and antioxidants. This cheesecake recipe is a fusion of a traditional cheesecake with a Japanese twist. The tangy cream cheese filling combined with the subtle notes of the Matcha powder creates a unique flavor profile that is sure to impress. The crust of the cheesecake is buttery and crispy, which complements the creamy texture of the filling perfectly.

Instructions

1.Shortbread Crust:
2.Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
3.In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and beaten egg.
4.Add the softened butter and mix until the dough starts to form.
5.Press the dough onto the bottom of a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan.
6.Bake for 20-25 minutes.
7.Matcha Cheesecake:
8.In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and whole milk until smooth.
9.In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, superfine sugar, cornstarch, matcha powder, and lemon juice until the mixture is pale and creamy.
10.In a third bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
11.Fold the egg yolk mixture into the cream cheese mixture.
12.Gently fold in egg whites.
13.Pour the batter over the cooked shortbread crust.
14.Place the pan into a larger baking tray and pour boiling water into the larger baking tray.
15.Bake for 15 minutes at 180C/350F. Reduce the temperature to 150C/300F and bake for an additional 25 minutes.
16.Remove from oven, combine sour cream, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl, pour it over the cheesecake.
17.Bake for another 10-15 min.
18.Let it cool in the pan for an hour and then refrigerate it for 5-6 hours or until it’s set.

PROS

The Japanese Style Matcha Cheesecake With Shortbread Crust is perfect for those who love a subtle matcha and cheesecake combination.

The crust is buttery and crispy, while the filling is creamy, tangy, with the subtle hint of matcha.

Matcha powder is high in antioxidants and polyphenolic compounds, which makes this dessert good for your health.

CONS

The cheesecake is a relatively complicated dessert to prepare and requires several steps.

It’s also a calorie-dense dessert, so it’s best enjoyed in moderation as part of a healthy and balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Japanese Style Matcha Cheesecake With Shortbread Crust has several health benefits, thanks to the use of matcha powder.
Matcha powder is high in antioxidants, which help to protect your body from free radicals.
It also contains polyphenolic compounds that have been linked to improved brain function, reduced risk of heart disease, and a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.

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