Matcha Cheesecake

This matcha tea cheesecake recipe is sinful and delicious. Best of all, you can make it in your own kitchen. It’s a sweet Japanese take on homemade cheesecake, with an unforgettable, melt-in-your-mouth taste everyone will love.

Ingredients

For the crust

• 3 cups crème-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (approx. 20–22 cookies)
• 3 Tbsp butter, unsalted

For the cheesecake

• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp matcha green tea powder
• ⅔  cup granulated sugar
• 16 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
• 2 eggs (room temperature)

Preparation

For the crust:

1. Crumble 20-22 crème-filled chocolate cookies in a food processor until finely chopped.
2. Place butter in a small microwaveable bowl and place it into the oven. Turn dial to AUTO PROGRAM #8 - BUTTER, press to confirm. Turn dial to set weight to 2 oz. Press Start.
3. In the same bowl, mix together 3 cups of the cookie crumbs.
4. Place the cookie crumbs and butter mixture in a pie plate and press into the dish, ensuring the bottom and sides are covered.

5. Place the pie dish into the oven. Press the Convection Bake button 4 times (350°F). Set dial for 7 minutes. Press Start.
6. Carefully remove the baked crust from oven. Set aside to cool (approximately 20-30 minutes).

For the cheesecake:

1. In a large bowl add cream cheese and sugar and mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, and continue mixing. Add the matcha green tea and vanilla extract and combine – be careful to avoid overmixing.
3. Spoon the cheesecake filling on top of the cookie crumb crust, covering it completely.
4. Place into the oven. Press the Convection Bake button once (300°F). Set dial for 35 minutes. Press Start.
5. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

To make topping:

1. Wash strawberries and pat dry.
2. Place the white chocolate chips in a small microwavable bowl and place it into the oven.
   Turn dial to AUTO PROGRAM #7 – CHOCOLATE, press to confirm. Turn dial to set weight to 8 oz. Press Start.
3. Take out the melted white chocolate and stir.
4. Carefully dip the strawberries in the white chocolate mixture and place on top of cheesecake. Repeat, placing strawberries in a circular design.

Optional Chocolate Ganache

1. Place semi-sweet dark chocolate chips in another bowl and add heavy cream. Place bowl into the oven.
2. Turn dial to AUTO PROGRAM #7 - CHOCOLATE, press to confirm. Turn dial to set weight to 4 oz. Press Start.
3. Remove from microwave and cool for 1-2 minutes.
4. Use a spoon to drizzle the chocolate ganache over strawberries.