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!
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DeVonn Makes Matcha Cheesecake | From the Home Kitchen | Bon Apptit
