Matcha Basque Burnt Cheesecake

An elegant dessert blending the rich, creamy texture of a classic Basque cheesecake with the refined depth and mesmerizing hue of Japanese matcha. It features a caramelized, burnt exterior that gives way to a velvety, melt-in-your-mouth center, serving as a sophisticated finale for any gourmet occasion. The balanced interplay of subtle sweetness and earthy matcha bitterness creates a modern culinary masterpiece.

Prep: 15 min
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Medium

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Instructions

Servings:8

1The cake needs 2-3 hours of cooling.
2It is recommended to serve at room temperature or chilled for another 4 hours.
3Heat a conventional oven to 245ºC or an oven with a fan to 230ºC.
4Prepare a cake pan with a diameter of 15 cm with baking paper in a cross shape.
5In a bowl, soften the cream cheese and mix with the sugar until the texture is soft.
6In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and yolk, then gradually add to the cream cheese mixture.
7Add the matcha puree, flour, cornflour and cream until the mixture is smooth.
8Pour the mixture into the pan and bake for about 30 minutes until the top is dark.
9Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 2-3 hours before serving.

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese (1 block, room temperature; ensure dairy-free if needed)
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs (room temperature; contains eggs)
1 egg yolk (room temperature; contains eggs)
1 tbsp matcha paste (ceremonial or culinary grade)
1/4 cup cake flour (or all-purpose flour; use rice flour for gluten-free)
1 tbsp cornstarch (or all-purpose flour; use gluten-free cornstarch if needed)
1 cup heavy cream (room temperature; ensure dairy-free if needed)
1/8 tsp table salt

Nutrition

Calories: 606
Protein: 9.6g
Carbs: 98.6g
Sugar: 52.2g

Chef tips

For a decorative touch, dust with matcha powder before serving. Substitute matcha with cocoa powder or omit for a classic version.

Culinary reasoning

An elegant dessert blending the rich, creamy texture of a classic Basque cheesecake with the refined depth and mesmerizing hue of Japanese matcha. It features a caramelized, burnt exterior that gives way to a velvety, melt-in-your-mouth center, serving as a sophisticated finale for any gourmet occasion. The balanced interplay of subtle sweetness and earthy matcha bitterness creates a modern culinary masterpiece.

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Nutrition

Calories: 606
Protein: 9.6g
Carbs: 98.6g
Sugar: 52.2g

Chef tips

For a decorative touch, dust with matcha powder before serving. Substitute matcha with cocoa powder or omit for a classic version.