Matcha Red Bean Swirl Cheesecake

Ingredients

- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp matcha powder
- 1/2 cup red bean paste

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.

2. In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.

3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar together until smooth. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract until fully combined.

4. Divide the cream cheese mixture in half. In one half, mix in the matcha powder until evenly distributed.

5. Pour the plain cream cheese mixture over the crust in the pan. Dollop spoonfuls of the matcha cream cheese mixture on top. Use a knife to swirl the two mixtures together, creating a marbled effect.

6. Microwave the red bean paste for 30 seconds to soften it slightly. Drop spoonfuls of the red bean paste on top of the cheesecake. Use a knife to swirl the red bean paste into the cheesecake batter.

7. Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.

8. Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to set completely.

9. Once chilled, remove the cheesecake from the pan and slice into servings. Enjoy your delicious Matcha Red Bean Swirl Cheesecake!

Cooking

Tips

- Make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature to ensure a smooth and creamy cheesecake batter.
- Swirling the matcha and red bean paste gently will create a beautiful marbled effect without mixing the colors too much.
- Refrigerating the cheesecake overnight will allow the flavors to meld together for the best taste.

Allergen Information:
- This recipe contains dairy (cream cheese, sour cream, butter, eggs) and gluten (graham cracker crumbs). It may also contain soy if the red bean paste is made with soy products.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Servings: 10 slices

Allergen Information

Gluten, Dairy, Eggs

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