Matcha Basque Cheesecake

Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 250°C.
  2. 2Add the matcha powder and sugar to a bowl and mix well.
  3. 3Add the soft cheese and mix until smooth.
  4. 4Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. 5Add the plain flour and cream in order, mixing each time.
  6. 6Bake at 230°C for 20 minutes, then at 210°C for another 10 minutes.
  7. 7Cool down and refrigerate overnight.

Ingredients

  • 8 g matcha powder
  • 60 g sugar
  • 250 g soft cheese, softened
  • 2 whole egg
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • 250 ml double cream

Equipment

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Tips

  • If using cream cheese, take it out of the fridge beforehand to soften.
  • You can sift the flour and cream through a tea strainer, but it is fine to add them directly.
  • If it's not caramelised enough, bake a little longer to get a deeper colour and more flavour.
  • 8g of matcha gives a mild flavour; for a stronger taste, you can increase it up to around 20g.
  • This recipe is lightly sweetened; add more sugar to taste if you prefer it sweeter.