Description
A light, fluffy, and creamy Japanese-style cheesecake infused with earthy matcha green tea powder, offering a delicate balance of sweetness and subtle bitterness.
Ingredients
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- 200g cream cheese, softened
- 50g unsalted butter, softened
- 100ml milk
- 60g sugar
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 20g cake flour
- 20g cornstarch
- 10g matcha powder
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Prepare a 7-inch springform pan by lining it with parchment paper and wrap the outside with foil for a water bath.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Warm the milk slightly and gradually add to the cream cheese mixture while stirring until combined.
- Sift together cake flour, cornstarch, and matcha powder. Add to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
- Add egg yolks one by one, mixing gently after each addition.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the batter in three additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and place it in a larger pan filled with hot water (water bath).
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes until the top is set and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 15 minutes to prevent cracking.
- Remove from oven, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Do not overmix when folding egg whites to keep the cake fluffy.
- The water bath helps the cake bake evenly and prevents cracking.
- Matcha powder quality affects the flavor and color; use high-quality ceremonial grade for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
