Description
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with our Strawberry Matcha Basque Cheesecake. This stunning dessert features a creamy cheesecake base infused with earthy matcha and topped with fresh strawberries, all resting on a golden graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion, it’s not just visually captivating but also a deliciously unique treat that will leave your guests raving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 2 tbsp matcha powder (high-quality)
- 3 large eggs (fresh)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (pure)
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in eggs one at a time until well incorporated.
- Gently fold in matcha powder and vanilla extract until evenly mixed, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust and smooth out the surface. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow cheesecake to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight. Top with sliced strawberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg