Matcha cheesecake
Automatically translated from Romanian. See the Romanian original
No-bake cheesecake with a biscuit crust and a smooth mascarpone and whipped cream filling, colored a vibrant green with matcha tea.
Ingredients
Method
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Crush the biscuits and mix them with the melted butter, coconut oil, and salt, then press the mixture into the base of a 26 cm diameter pan and refrigerate.
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Leave the gelatin to hydrate in cold water.
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Using a mixer, blend the whipping cream with the mascarpone and vanilla until well combined.
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Remove the gelatin from the water and mix it into the milk, which has been slightly warmed beforehand.
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Combine the milk and gelatin mixture with the cream.
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Put the cream into a piping bag, and as you portion it out, add the matcha to increase the intensity of the green color.
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Layer the creams onto the crust and let it set in the fridge overnight.
The story behind this recipe
Aroma, color, taste. I couldn't ask for more! This is another recipe that requires a bit of patience, but it is worth every step! The result is divine, delicious, and creamy 🤤
For high-quality matcha, I recommend being careful about where you purchase the product; matcha from Asia is the purest, and if it's also organic, that's perfect. I recommend getting quality matcha from Vegis.ro, my favorite shop for natural products.
Now, let's begin preparing our delicious and beautiful cheesecake.
For a 26 cm diameter pan, you need:
Matcha 15-16 g
Plain biscuits 200 g
Butter (82% fat) 150 g
Coconut oil 2 tbsp
Liquid whipping cream 400 ml
Mascarpone 500 g
Gelatin sheets 6 pieces
Milk 150 ml
Vanilla (half a pod)
A pinch of salt
First, we make the crust: crush the biscuits and mix them with the melted butter, coconut oil, and salt. Form the crust as shown in the image and leave it in the fridge.
For the filling, we will let the gelatin hydrate in cold water, and in the meantime, we make the cream. Mix the whipping cream with the mascarpone and vanilla using a mixer. Blend well!
Remove the gelatin from the water and mix it with the milk, which has been slightly warmed beforehand.
Combine the milk mixture with the cream.
Put it into a piping bag, and as you portion it out, add the matcha to increase the intensity of the green color.
Layer the creams onto the crust and leave to set in the fridge overnight!