Join DeVonn Francis as he makes matcha Basque cheesecake. DeVonn loves this style of cheesecake because it's not as fussy as its New York style counterpart. This recipe is a great place to start for new bakers, but don't worry -- it doesn't skimp on the decadence you crave from a good cheesecake. Recipe below: INGREDIENTS 2 lbs. cream cheese, room temperature 1 cups sugar 6 large eggs 2 cups heavy cream 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. vanilla extract cup all-purpose flour cup matcha powder, plus more for serving Nonstick vegetable oil spray SPECIAL EQUIPMENT A 9-diameter springform pan, electric mixer (recommended) VIDEO BREAKDOWN Preheat oven to 400 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Prep the pan 01:15 Prep the batter: beat cream cheese and sugar together 02:49 Add the eggs, one at a time 03:11 Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt 03:27 Sift flour into batter 04:22 Sift matcha 04:48 Divide the batter into two bowls and add sifted matcha powder to one 05:56 Pour batters into prepared pan, alternating between colors 06:23 Use a wooden skewer or spatula to create a marbled effect 06:49 Bake the cheesecake at 400 until top is deeply browned but center is still very jiggly, 60-70 minutes 06:56 Cool completely before removing from pan 08:13 Dust top with matcha powder 08:15 Taste! Want Bon Apptit shirts, hats and more? https://shop.bonappetit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_brand=ba&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_medium=video&utm_content=merch-shop-promo Still havent subscribed to Bon Apptit on YouTube? http://bit.ly/1TLeyPn Want more Bon Apptit in your life? Subscribe to the magazine! https://bit.ly/313UWRu ABOUT BON APPTIT Bon Apptit is a highly opinionated food brand that wants everyone to love cooking and eating as much as we do. We believe in seasonal produce, properly salted pasta water, and developing recipes that anyone can make at home. DeVonn Makes Matcha Cheesecake | From the Home Kitchen | Bon Apptit
