Description
A delicious Strawberry Matcha Latte Cheesecake that combines the flavors of sweet strawberries and earthy matcha for a decadent dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- Strawberry Compote
- 140g fresh or frozen strawberries
- 25g granulated sugar
- Squeeze of lemon juice
- Crust
- 105g all-purpose flour
- 55g packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 56g unsalted butter, melted
- Filling
- 250g cream cheese, softened
- 62g granulated sugar, divided
- 1 large egg
- 80ml plain full-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 5ml pure vanilla extract
- 56g pure white chocolate, melted
- 1 teaspoon ceremonial-grade matcha powder
- 45ml strawberry puree
- Topping
- 3 to 4 fresh whole strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Combine strawberries and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Once juices release and bubble, reduce heat to a simmer and add lemon juice. Cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick like jam. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
- Preheat oven to 175°C. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang for easy removal. In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and mix until it resembles wet sand. Press mixture evenly into the pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 160°C.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 50g sugar until smooth. Beat in egg, then mix in yogurt and vanilla extract. Add melted white chocolate and combine thoroughly. Transfer 1 cup of batter to a separate bowl, stirring in strawberry puree. Add remaining sugar and matcha powder to the main bowl and mix until smooth.
- Pour all but 2 tablespoons of matcha batter over the cooled crust. Evenly spoon the strawberry batter on top, spreading carefully. Add dollops of reserved matcha batter and swirl using a knife. Arrange sliced strawberries decoratively on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes at 160°C until edges are slightly puffed and center has a slight jiggle. Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Using fresh strawberries for the topping adds a nice aesthetic touch.
- Letting the cheesecake chill overnight will enhance the flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg