Matcha Cheesecake Recipe: A Japanese Dessert That Melts in Your Mouth

Matcha Cheesecake Recipe: A Japanese Dessert That Melts in Your Mouth

Matcha isn’t just for tea — it’s also an amazing ingredient for desserts.

This Japanese Matcha Cheesecake combines the deep, earthy aroma of real matcha with the soft texture of cream cheese for a dessert that feels both elegant and comforting.

At Osaka Matcha, we use only premium ceremonial-grade matcha — the same one used in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies — to achieve that vivid green color and smooth umami taste.

Ingredients You’ll Need

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For the base:

• 120 g digestive biscuits (or graham crackers)
• 60 g melted butter

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For the filling:

• 300 g cream cheese (room temperature)
• 200 ml heavy cream
• 100 g sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp Osaka Matcha ceremonial grade powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

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For decoration (optional):

• A light dusting of matcha powder
• Fresh berries or white chocolate flakes

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 — Prepare the crust

1. Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs.
2. Mix with melted butter until evenly coated.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 20 cm (8-inch) baking pan.
4. Chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes while preparing the filling.

Step 2 — Make the matcha filling

1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add sugar, vanilla, and eggs one at a time, mixing well.
3. Sift Osaka Matcha powder together with cornstarch, then add it into the mixture.
4. Pour in the heavy cream and mix until the texture is silky and uniform.

Pro tip: Always sift matcha before using — it prevents clumps and keeps the color bright.

Step 3 — Bake

1. Pour the filling over the chilled crust.
2. Bake at 160 °C (320 °F) for about 45–50 minutes, until the center is just set.
3. Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (ideally overnight).

Step 4 — Serve

Before serving, dust the top lightly with matcha powder and decorate with berries or white chocolate curls.

Why Matcha Makes the Perfect Dessert Ingredient

Matcha adds more than just color — it brings a rich umami flavor and a boost of antioxidants.

It’s the ideal ingredient for balancing sweetness with depth, giving your cheesecake a unique, sophisticated twist.

Plus, using authentic ceremonial-grade matcha like ours ensures:

• Brighter color 🌿
• Smoother texture 🧈
• No bitterness — just pure flavor 🍰

Make It with Osaka Matcha

To achieve the perfect flavor, we recommend using our Osaka Matcha Ceremonial Grade Powder.

It’s carefully stone-ground in Japan and tested for purity — giving your dessert a clean, luxurious finish.

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