A rustic cheesecake with a crumbly exterior and creamy interior, topped with coarse pink salt.

Matcha Basque Cheesecake

Name: Matcha Basque Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: Cream cheese, 8 oz room temperature; Granulated sugar, 3/4 cup; Heavy cream, 1/2 cup; All-purpose flour, 1/4 cup; Eggs, 2 room temperature; Matcha powder, 2 tbsp; Coarse pink salt, 1/4 tsp; Unsalted butter, 3 tbsp melted and cooled

Category Dessert

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 50 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: May 31, 2023

This recipe is a delightful twist to the classic Basque cheesecake with a touch of Asia. It gives a soft, creamy and crumbly texture topped with coarse pink salt that adds a nice crunchy kick to your palate. The cheesecake is infused with a rich matcha flavor, while the pink salt on top gives it balance and a pop of color.

Ingredients (for 8)

Cream cheese - 8 oz - room temperature
Granulated sugar - 3/4 cup
Heavy cream - 1/2 cup
All-purpose flour - 1/4 cup
Eggs - 2 - room temperature
Matcha powder - 2 tbsp
Coarse pink salt - 1/4 tsp
Unsalted butter - 3 tbsp - melted and cooled

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🧈🆕

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8-inch (20 cm) springform pan with melted butter.
Step 2 - 🥣🧀🍬

In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add sugar while continuing to mix until the mixture is fluffy.
Step 3 - 🥛🧈🌾

Then add heavy cream, melted butter, and flour, and mix until the batter is smooth.
Step 4 - 🥚🔨

Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated with the batter.
Step 5 - 🍵🌈

Sift or whisk matcha powder and fold it into the batter.
Step 6 - 🥣🛢️🕺

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and tap the pan gently on the countertop to release air bubbles.
Step 7 - 👨‍🍳👨‍🍳🔥

Bake for 50 to 55 minutes until the top is deeply golden brown and almost burnt looking.
Step 8 - ❄️🍰🎨

Allow the cake to cool completely before removing from the pan. Dust the top with matcha powder and sprinkle the coarse pink salt on top.
Step 9 - 🏠🌡️🍰

Serve at room temperature.

Additional

This cheesecake can be enjoyed on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries on the side. For a more intense matcha flavor, add an additional teaspoon of matcha powder. You can also layer some fresh fruits such as raspberries or strawberries over the cheesecake before serving. To involve kids, they can help prepare the ingredients and assist in pouring the batter into the pan.