{"id":274,"date":"2025-02-25T09:48:31","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T09:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neelumummy.com\/?p=274"},"modified":"2025-03-05T11:42:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T11:42:37","slug":"japanese-matcha-cheesecake-a-creamy-earthy-delight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neelumummy.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/25\/japanese-matcha-cheesecake-a-creamy-earthy-delight\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Matcha Cheesecake (A Creamy, Earthy Delight)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Japanese Matcha Cheesecake is a perfect blend of rich, creamy textures and the earthy, slightly bitter taste of matcha green tea. This elegant dessert is light yet decadent, making it a favorite among dessert lovers who enjoy a balance of sweetness and depth of flavor.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>200g cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 eggs<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp matcha powder<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp baking powder<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp cornstarch<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup crushed biscuits (for the base)<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp melted butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>Prepare the Base:<\/strong> Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs and mix them with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a lined springform pan and refrigerate for 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make the Batter:<\/strong> In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incorporate Flavors:<\/strong> Add vanilla extract, lemon juice, and matcha powder, stirring until well combined. Sift in flour, baking powder, and cornstarch, then mix gently until smooth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake:<\/strong> Pour the batter over the biscuit base and smooth the top. Bake in a preheated oven at 325\u00b0F (163\u00b0C) for 40-45 minutes or until the center is slightly jiggly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cool &amp; Serve:<\/strong> Let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating for at least 3 hours. Dust with extra matcha powder before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><strong>Tips for the Perfect Matcha Cheesecake:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Use high-quality matcha powder for the best flavor and vibrant green color.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid over-mixing the batter to prevent cracks from forming.<\/li>\n<li>Let the cheesecake cool gradually in the oven with the door slightly open to avoid sudden temperature changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Japanese Matcha Cheesecake is a perfect blend of rich, creamy textures and the earthy, slightly bitter taste of matcha green tea. This elegant dessert is light yet decadent, making it a favorite among dessert lovers who enjoy a balance of sweetness and depth of flavor. Ingredients: 200g cream cheese, softened \u00bd cup granulated sugar 2 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":453,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-274","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dessert","category-japan"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/neelumummy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/274","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/neelumummy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/neelumummy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neelumummy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neelumummy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=274"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/neelumummy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/274\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":454,"href":"https:\/\/neelumummy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/274\/revisions\/454"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neelumummy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/453"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/neelumummy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=274"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neelumummy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=274"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neelumummy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}