Matcha Basque Cheesecake
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Creamy and silky smooth matcha flavoured basque cheesecake with a charred top for an Asian twist on the classic San Sebastion burnt basque cheesecake
- Author: Catherine Zhang
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 x 6-inch cake 1x
- Category: Cake
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Spanish
- 16 oz (450 g) Cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150 g) White sugar
- 2 tbsp Matcha powder
- 1 tbsp (7 g) Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 3 Large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) Thickened/Heavy cream
- Preheat the oven to 240C/ 465F and line a 6 inch / 15 cm cake tin with baking paper
- Place the cream cheese in a large bowl and beat until smooth
- Add the sugar and mix until well combined
- Add the matcha powder, cornstarch and vanilla extract and beat until smooth and lump-free
- Whisk in the eggs, then add the cream and whisk until smooth
- Pour into the lined cake tin and bake for 25 mins
- Open the oven door and wedge in a spoon, let the cake sit for 10 mins
- Remove the cake and place it directly in the fridge to cool overnight or a minimum of 4 hours
- Unmould, slice and enjoy!