Japanese Matcha Cheesecake
A light, airy Japanese cheesecake with matcha and green-and-white bands. Servings and preparation time are estimates.
This version pairs the airy texture of Japanese cheesecake with the vegetal flavor of matcha. It is baked in a water bath, with the two batters layered in the pan to create bands. The quantities make about 6 servings; preparation time is an estimate.
Ingredient allergens
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Alternatives by dietary restriction
Lactose-free milk
For lactose intolerance
It can replace liquid milk in cooking and baking to reduce lactose. It retains milk proteins, so it does not avoid the milk allergen. Choose a variety suited to the recipe and check the label. Also check other allergens and the risk of cross-contact.
Lactose-free milk retains milk proteins. This option does not address milk allergy.
Allergens to consider in this alternative:
- Milk and milk products
Check the label, other allergens and cross-contact. Replacing one ingredient does not remove allergens elsewhere in the recipe; adjustments depend on the culinary use.
Method
- 01
Prepare the pan
Line the base and sides of an 18 cm round pan with baking paper. Heat the oven to 145 °C.
Temperature: 145 °C / 293 °FReady to continue when: The pan is lined and the oven has reached 145 °C.
10 min - 02
Make the cheese mixture
Beat the cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add the milk, then add the egg yolks and mix until combined. Stir in the lemon juice and sifted flour; mix until no lumps remain.
Ready to continue when: The mixture is smooth, with no visible lumps.
10 min - 03
Whip the egg whites
In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites. When they start to foam, gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat. Stop when they form soft peaks that bend slightly when the whisk is lifted.
Ready to continue when: The egg whites form soft, flexible peaks.
8 min - 04
Make the matcha and plain batters
Divide the cheese mixture into two equal parts. Sift the matcha over one part and mix. Divide the whipped egg whites in half as well, and gently fold one half into each mixture.
Ready to continue when: There are two even, airy mixtures, one pale and one green.
7 min - 05
Create the bands
Spoon 3 tablespoons of the plain mixture into the center of the pan. Add 3 tablespoons of the matcha mixture on top. Repeat, alternating the mixtures and always pouring into the center, until both are used up.
Ready to continue when: Both mixtures are in the pan, forming visible concentric rings.
5 min - 06
Bake in a water bath
Place the pan inside a larger baking dish and pour hot water into the larger dish. Bake for 40 minutes at 145 °C; lower the temperature to 125 °C and bake for another 30 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the cake inside for 20 minutes before removing it.
Temperature: 145 °C / 293 °FReady to continue when: The cake has baked for 40 minutes at 145 °C, 30 minutes at 125 °C, and rested for 20 minutes in the switched-off oven.
90 min - 07
Cool and serve
Take the cake out of the oven and let it cool before carefully removing it from the pan.
Ready to continue when: The cake feels cool to the touch and can be unmolded without losing its shape.
30 min
Ingredients
Sources and review
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