Description
Mini No-Bake Matcha Cheesecakes are a delicate and creamy dessert made with a graham cracker crust and a smooth matcha-infused cheesecake filling, perfect for green tea lovers looking for an easy, elegant treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- Extra whipped cream and matcha powder for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottoms of a lined muffin tin or mini cheesecake molds. Chill in the fridge while preparing the filling.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and matcha powder. Mix until well combined and no lumps remain.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the matcha cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Spoon or pipe the filling over the chilled crusts and smooth the tops.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Top with whipped cream and a dusting of matcha powder before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality matcha for best color and flavor.
- These can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Silicone molds make removal easier for a cleaner presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg