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Matcha Cheesecake

Matcha Cheesecake

This matcha cheesecake is super creamy with the right amount of matcha flavor.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 13 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 slices
Calories 384 kcal

Equipment

  • 9" springform pan
  • food processor
  • electric hand mixer
  • Offset spatula

Ingredients
  

Shortbread crust

  • 1.5 cups flour see notes
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cups unsalted butter cold

Filling

  • 24 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons ceremonial matcha
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cups sour cream room temperature
  • 3 large eggs 50 grams each, out of shell, room temperature

Instructions
 

Shortbread crust

  • Grease a 9" springform pan. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (176 °C).
  • Combine all the crust ingredients except for the butter in a large bowl. Use a pastry cutter to incorporate the butter until you have crumbs.
  • Optionally, use a food processor to combine the dry ingredients, then add the butter and pulse until fine crumbs form.
  • Press the mixture into the prepared pan and poke holes with a fork every 1" over the crust.
  • Bake for 17-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a rack for 15 minutes.

Make the filling

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and matcha until fluffy.
  • Add vanilla, salt, and sour cream and beat on low until combined.
  • Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
  • Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth it out using an offset spatula.
  • Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 40-45 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
  • Let cool in the oven, with the door open, for 30 minutes, then cool on a wire rack for about 3-4 hours.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 8 or more hours before cutting.

Notes

You can use all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour. Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 7gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 314mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 1089IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cheesecake, cream cheese, dessert, matcha, Matcha Cheesecake, shortbread crust
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