Matcha Burnt Basque Cheesecake

By: Jen's Food Lab

This Matcha Burnt Basque Cheesecake by Jen's Food Lab is perfect for your sweet tooth craving. The Matcha brings out the creaminess and a unique flavor to the carmalized top and bottom crust of the cheesecake.


Matcha Burnt Basque Cheesecake

SERVINGS: 8 inch round pan

TIME: 2 hrs

CATEGORY: Desserts

INGREDIENTS

  • • 500g (16oz) cream cheese, room temperature
  • • ½ cup greek yogurt
  • • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • • ½ tsp salt
  • • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • • 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
  • • 1 Tbsp Aiya Culinary Grade Matcha

DIRECTIONS

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line the pan with parchment paper.
  • 2. In a bowl of a stand mixer, add cream cheese, greek yogurt, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until creamy, approximately 5 minutes.
  • 3. Add eggs. Beat on medium-high speed until combined, approximately 3 minutes.
  • 4. Then, add flour and matcha powder. Beat on medium-high speed until combined, approximately 3 minutes. You can now optionally strain the mixture for a more smooth consistency.
  • 5. Bake at 400°F until the top of the cheesecake is browned, approximately 40 minutes.
  • 6. Remove the cheesecake from the oven, let it cool to room temperature, and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Now, you’re done!

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