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Matcha Cheesecake

Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8
Author Kiku Corner

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3/4 cup melted butter

Matcha Filling:

  • 1 8 oz package cream cheese softened
  • 2 Tbsp matcha
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • dash of salt
  • 2 eggs

Topping:

  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 F.
  • Combine the ingredients for the crust and press into a greased 9-inch pie plate, building up sides.
  • Beat softened cream cheese until fluffy.
  • Sift matcha to remove lumps, and stir into sugar.
  • Gradually blend sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt into the cream cheese.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each until incorporated.
  • Pour filling into crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until set
  • Meanwhile, combine the topping ingredients. Spoon this mixture evenly over top of hot cheesecake.
  • Bake for 10 minutes more.
  • Remove from oven and let cool. Chill in the fridge for several hours before serving.