This matcha tea cheesecake recipe is sinful and delicious. Best of all, you can make it in your own kitchen. It’s a sweet Japanese take on homemade cheesecake, with an unforgettable, melt-in-your-mouth taste everyone will love. Ingredients For the crust 3 cups crème-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (approx. 20–22 cookies) 3 Tbsp butter, unsalted For the cheesecake 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp matcha green tea powder ⅔ cup granulated sugar 16 oz cream cheese (room temperature) 2 eggs (room temperature) Preparation For the crust: Crumble 20-22 crème-filled chocolate cookies in a food processor until finely chopped. Place butter in a small microwaveable bowl and place it into the oven. Turn dial to AUTO PROGRAM #8 - BUTTER, press to confirm. Turn dial to set weight to 2 oz. Press Start. In the same bowl, mix together 3 cups of the cookie crumbs. Place the cookie crumbs and butter mixture in a pie plate and press into the dish, ensuring the bottom and sides are covered. Place the pie dish into the oven. Press the Convection Bake button 4 times (350°F). Set dial for 7 minutes. Press Start. Carefully remove the baked crust from oven. Set aside to cool (approximately 20-30 minutes). For the cheesecake: In a large bowl add cream cheese and sugar and mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, and continue mixing. Add the matcha green tea and vanilla extract and combine – be careful to avoid overmixing. Spoon the cheesecake filling on top of the cookie crumb crust, covering it completely. Place into the oven. Press the Convection Bake button once (300°F). Set dial for 35 minutes. Press Start. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours. To make topping: Wash strawberries and pat dry. Place the white chocolate chips in a small microwavable bowl and place it into the oven.Turn dial to AUTO PROGRAM #7 – CHOCOLATE, press to confirm. Turn dial to set weight to 8 oz. Press Start. Take out the melted white chocolate and stir. Carefully dip the strawberries in the white chocolate mixture and place on top of cheesecake. Repeat, placing strawberries in a circular design. Optional Chocolate Ganache Place semi-sweet dark chocolate chips in another bowl and add heavy cream. Place bowl into the oven. Turn dial to AUTO PROGRAM #7 - CHOCOLATE, press to confirm. Turn dial to set weight to 4 oz. Press Start. Remove from microwave and cool for 1-2 minutes. Use a spoon to drizzle the chocolate ganache over strawberries.
