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Japanese Matcha Cheesecake with Azuki Topping

Name: Japanese Matcha Cheesecake with Azuki Topping
Prep time: 110 min
Cook time: 330 min
Total time: 440 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Digestive biscuits or graham crackers, 150g, finely crushed; Unsalted butter, 60g, melted; Sugar, 1 tbsp; Cream cheese, 400g, softened; Sugar, 150g; Eggs, 3 large; Heavy cream, 150ml; Matcha green tea powder, 2 tbsp, sifted; Vanilla extract, 1 tsp; Canned sweetened azuki beans, 200g; Honey, 1 tbsp; Lemon juice, 1 tsp

This elegant cheesecake merges the rich flavors of matcha green tea with the sweet complexity of azuki beans, creating a sophisticated dessert experience.

4.3(526 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 16, 2025

Japanese Matcha Cheesecake with Azuki Topping — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 50 min

Cook

5 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Crust

For the Matcha Cheesecake Filling

For the Azuki Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 559 kcal
Protein: 8.3 g
Carbs: 48.8 g
Fat: 35 g
Fiber: 1.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 4473 kcal
Protein: 66 g
Carbs: 390 g
Fat: 280 g
Fiber: 12 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Digestive biscuits or graham crackers 150g, finely crushed	690	8	100	28	3
Unsalted butter 60g, melted	430	0	0	48	0
Sugar 1 tbsp	49	0	12	0	0
Cream cheese 400g, softened	1390	28	16	134	0
Sugar 150g	590	0	150	0	0
Eggs 3 large	215	18	1	14	0
Heavy cream 150ml	500	2	4	54	0
Matcha green tea powder 2 tbsp, sifted	12	1	2	0	1
Vanilla extract 1 tsp	12	0	1	0	0
Canned sweetened azuki beans 200g	520	9	87	2	8
Honey 1 tbsp	64	0	17	0	0
Lemon juice 1 tsp	1	0	0	0	0

These estimates are based on typical values and should not be considered dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Crust

1
Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
2
Combine ingredients
Combine crushed biscuits with melted butter and sugar in a bowl.
3
Press into pan
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.

Making the Matcha Cheesecake Filling

1
Beat cream cheese and sugar
Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
2
Add eggs
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3
Mix in remaining ingredients
Mix in heavy cream, sifted matcha, and vanilla until fully combined.
Tip: ⚠ Important: Do not overmix to avoid incorporating too much air, leading to cracks. 💡 Pro Tip: Use a water bath during baking to prevent cracking.

How to Make Japanese Matcha Cheesecake with Azuki Topping

Total time: 7 h 20 min · Yields 8 servings

1
Bake the Cheesecake
Pour the filling over the crust. Place the pan in a larger baking dish filled with 1 inch of hot water (water bath). Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly wobbly.