Dessert

White chocolate and matcha cheesecake

Get a taste of the green ingredient of the moment with this white chocolate and matcha cheesecake recipe. Serve this ginger and lemon spiked cake for a trendy treat at your next sweet occasion
White chocolate and matcha cheesecake
10
30M
4H

Ingredients

Method

1.Grease and line the base and sides of a 20cm springform pan. In a food processor, pulse biscuits to fine crumbs. Add butter and ground ginger, then mix well. Press firmly over base of pan. Freeze for 10 minutes.
2.In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in whipped cream, lemon juice, vanilla bean paste and 1 teaspoon matcha powder until smooth.
3.Sprinkle gelatine over just-boiled water and whisk vigorously with a fork to dissolve. Beat into cream cheese mixture, then gradually add chocolate, beating to combine. Pour cream-cheese mixture into pan, reserving 1/3 cup.
4.Whisk 1 teaspoon of matcha powder into reserved mixture. Spoon large dollops over cheesecake and gently swirl through, using a butter knife. Chill, covered, for 4 hours or overnight. Serve dusted with extra matcha powder.

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