Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Strawberry Matcha Basque Cheesecake, a visually stunning dessert that combines the earthy flavor of matcha with a luscious strawberry topping. This unique cheesecake boasts a rich texture and is perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive celebrations. With its vibrant colors and delightful taste, this dessert is sure to impress your guests while also satisfying your sweet cravings. Plus, it’s easy to make ahead, allowing you to enjoy stress-free entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 440g cream cheese
- 3 eggs
- 120g sugar
- 12g matcha powder
- 20g all-purpose flour
- 270g heavy cream
- 330ml heavy whipping cream (for topping)
- 250g mascarpone
- 86g powdered sugar
- 6 tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 240C/465F. Line a 24cm/9inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a blender, combine cream cheese, eggs, sugar, matcha powder, all-purpose flour, heavy cream, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the batter through a sieve into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes until golden brown on top but still jiggly in the center.
- Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake. For the topping, beat heavy whipping cream, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and freeze-dried strawberry powder until stiff peaks form. Spread over the chilled cheesecake.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg