By Lindy Van Schalkwyk, last updated on November 2, 2024
How hard is it to make matcha cheesecake? We have developed a fool-proof matcha cheesecake recipe that is so easy, even your kids can make it!
Matcha cheesecake is an incredibly fun and healthy way to incorporate matcha into your desserts. Today, we will not only give you a quick and easy recipe to try but also discuss what matcha is and which you should use for this recipe.
How Hard Is It To Make Matcha Cheesecake? What Is Matcha Cheesecake?
Before answering the question, “How hard is it to make matcha cheesecake?” let’s first have a look at exactly what it is and if there are any special skills involved.
Matcha cheesecake is made and flavored with matcha. This is a type of stone-ground Chinese-style green tea that has an extremely finely ground texture. This fine powder is the main form of matcha tea you can find, and the one you should use in your matcha cheesecake recipe.
This tea is very popular in East Asia. However, in the last couple of decades, it has made a monumental splash in other parts of the world, especially Western countries.
Types of Matcha Green Tea
There are only two types of matcha tea you can find (other than the brands of course). This includes ceremonial green tea and culinary green tea.
Ceremonial grade matcha is said to be of higher quality because of how it is consumed. This powder is simply whisked together with some hot water. The flavor of ceremonial green tea is more subtle, but higher in quality.
Culinary matcha, as the name suggests, is used for culinary purposes, including our delicious cheesecake today. These matcha’s have a bolder flavor that can stand out from that of other ingredients.
How Hard Is It To Make Matcha Cheesecake? What Is Matcha Cheesecake?
How hard is it to make matcha cheesecake? That will mainly depend on the type of matcha tea you choose. If you choose ceremonial matcha tea, you will have a very hard time getting the flavor. This will probably lead to you adding more powder and ultimately changing the consistency of the batter, and final cheesecake.
The best matcha to use to make a matcha green tea cheesecake is culinary matcha. It has a much more prominent flavor that will stand out above the intense cream cheese flavor.
This strong flavor will also allow you to add matcha into virtually any cheesecake recipe without having to change the ratios of ingredients at all.
How Hard Is It To Make Matcha Cheesecake?
As we have mentioned above, this mainly depends on the type of matcha powder you use, which will affect the flavor. It is easy to find culinary matcha and it is actually even more affordable!
Furthermore, it depends on the cheesecake recipe you have. Some recipes are extremely complicated with loads of steps. Luckily, our matcha cheesecake recipe is extremely easy and only has basic steps.
The biggest problem is cracked cheesecakes. This happens when cheesecakes are exposed to sudden extreme changes in temperature.
But, as always, we have included some fool-proof tips and tricks to help you prevent cracked or sunken cheesecakes.
What You Will Need To Make This Matcha Green Tea Cheesecake
Ingredients for the Oat Crust
- 1 cup oats
- 1/3 cup cake flour, sifted
- 1/3 cup caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup salted butter, cold and cubed
Ingredients for the Batter
- 8 ounces cream cheese. softened at room temperature
- 3/4 cups caster sugar, sifted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons culinary matcha powder
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Equipment
- 9-inch springform cake pan
- Non-stick baking paper or cooking spray
- Mixing bowls
- Knife
- Cooling wire rack
- Electric hand or stand mixer
Step By Step On How To Make Matcha Cheesecake?
Step 1: Make the Oat Crust
First, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Then, line a springform cake pan with non-stick baking paper or cooking spray.
Next, combine the oats, cake flour, caster sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Mix the ingredients well. Then, using a knife, cut in the cubed cold butter until you get a crumbly mixture.
Press the oat crust into a lined springform cake pan and bake for 8 minutes. Remove the crust from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Batter
First, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until you have a light fluffy mixture. Then, add the eggs to the mixture, one at a time. Make sure to beat well after every egg has been added.
Finally, add the matcha powder and vanilla extract and give the mixture a final whisk.
Step 3: Bake the Matcha Cream Cheese Cheesecake
Pour your cheesecake batter into the cooled crust. Bake the cheesecake for 45-55 minutes, or until it is fully baked.
Step 4: Properly Cool and Set your Cheesecake
This is a crucial step. First, switch off your oven and prop the door open slightly. Allow the cheesecake to cool inside the oven for an hour.
Then, remove it from the oven and cool it at room temperature on a cooling rack. Cool it for another hour.
Finally, wrap the pan in plastic or saran wrap and place it inside of the oven to set for 4-6 hours.
How Hard Is It To Make Matcha Cheesecake? Tips And Tricks To Make Your Life Easy!
- Always ensure that you have a completely smooth mixture. This will prevent the batter from becoming lumpy when baked and later cracking. This is achieved by using completely softened ingredients and making sure they are all at room temperature.
- Your cheesecake is fully baked when the middle 1 to 2-inches jiggles. Remember, this jiggly part will still firm up and continue baking from residual heat.
- Properly cooling the cheesecake is essential. Our method helps reduce extreme temperature changes. While this method doe stake some time, it will help prevent sunken and cracked cheesecakes completely!
- To remove a cheesecake from its pan, first, use a sharp thin knife to loosen it from the cake pans’ sides. Then, un-clip the springform pan and remove the sides completely. You can serve the cake as-is (on top of the cake pan bottom) or try and remove the bottom pan too. Carefully slide the cheesecake off of the pan using the baking paper.
Preparation Times and Serving
| Preparation time | Baking time | Servings |
| 20 minutes | 45-55 minutes | 8-10 |
How Hard Is It To Make Matcha Cheesecake? Final Thoughts
How hard is it to make matcha cheesecake? Our recipe makes it incredibly easy and you won’t ever struggle with cheesecakes again! Let us know what you think in the comments below and feel free to share it with your fellow cheesecake lovers!
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Matcha Green Tea Cheesecake
Equipment
- 9-inch springform cake pan
- Non-stick baking paper or cooking spray
- Mixing bowls
- Knife
- Cooling wire rack
- Electric hand or stand mixer
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Oat Crust
- 1 cup oats
- 1/3 cup cake flour sifted
- 1/3 cup caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup salted butter cold and cubed
Ingredients for the Batter
- 8 ounces cream cheese. softened at room temperature
- 3/4 cups caster sugar sifted
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tablespoons culinary matcha powder
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- First, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Then, line a springform cake pan with non-stick baking paper or cooking spray.
- Next, combine the oats, cake flour, caster sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Mix the ingredients well. Then, using a knife, cut in the cubed cold butter until you get a crumbly mixture.
- Press the oat crust into a lined springform cake pan and bake for 8 minutes. Remove the crust from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
- First, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until you have a light fluffy mixture. Then, add the eggs to the mixture, one at a time. Make sure to beat well after every egg has been added.
- Finally, add the matcha powder and vanilla extract and give the mixture a final whisk.
- Pour your cheesecake batter into the cooled crust. Bake the cheesecake for 45-55 minutes, or until it is fully baked.
- This is a crucial step. First, switch off your oven and prop the door open slightly. Allow the cheesecake to cool inside the oven for an hour.
- Then, remove it from the oven and cool it at room temperature on a cooling rack. Cool it for another hour.
- Finally, wrap the pan in plastic or saran wrap and place it inside of the oven to set for 4-6 hours.
Notes
- Always ensure that you have a completely smooth mixture. This will prevent the batter from becoming lumpy when baked and later cracking. This is achieved by using completely softened ingredients and making sure they are all at room temperature.
- Your cheesecake is fully baked when the middle 1 to 2-inches jiggles. Remember, this jiggly part will still firm up and continue baking from residual heat.
Lindy Van Schalkwyk is a culinary specialist with a background in Advanced Cooking, Advanced Pâtisserie, Media Communications and Nutrition. She has gained invaluable experience in the culinary industry having worked in some of the top restaurants in Africa in 2016 and 2017. Her expertise in nutrition has enabled her to develop recipes for special dietary needs. In 2018, Lindy began working in the Food Media industry, focusing on recipe development, recipe writing, food writing and food styling.