Japanese Matcha Cheesecake with Azuki Topping

Name: Japanese Matcha Cheesecake with Azuki Topping
Prep time: 5 h
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Digestive biscuits or graham crackers; Unsalted butter; Sugar; Cream cheese; Sugar; Eggs; Heavy cream; Matcha green tea powder; Vanilla extract; Canned sweetened azuki beans; Honey; Lemon juice

A Delightful Fusion of Creamy Matcha and Sweet Azuki Beans

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

5 h 30 min
8
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Crust

Digestive biscuits or graham crackers

150g, finely crushed

Unsalted butter

60g, melted

Sugar

1 tbsp

For the Matcha Cheesecake Filling

Cream cheese

400g, softened

Sugar

150g

Eggs

3 large

Heavy cream

150ml

Matcha green tea powder

2 tbsp, sifted

Vanilla extract

1 tsp

For the Azuki Topping

Canned sweetened azuki beans

200g

Honey

1 tbsp

Lemon juice

1 tsp

Preparation

Preparing the Crust

Preheat the oven

Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).

Combine ingredients

Combine crushed biscuits with melted butter and sugar in a bowl.

Press into pan

Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.

Making the Matcha Cheesecake Filling

Beat cream cheese and sugar

Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth.

Add eggs

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Mix in remaining ingredients

Mix in heavy cream, sifted matcha, and vanilla until fully combined.

⚠ Important: Do not overmix to avoid incorporating too much air, leading to cracks. 💡 Pro Tip: Use a water bath during baking to prevent cracking.

Cooking Process

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.

Timing: Preparation: 30 min; Baking: 60 min; Chilling: 4 hours. Heat Guide: Pre-bake crust and bake cheesecake at 175°C (350°F).

Plating & Serving