Easy Matcha Avocado Cheesecake Recipe
Classic New York–style cheesecake gets a fun revamp
Let's be honest: We've never met a cheesecake we didn't like. Which is why even the most creative interpretations tend to be delicious.
This version draws inspiration from classic New York deli-style baked cheesecakes and gets an on-trend revamp with matcha powder and California Avocados. The result is sweet, tangy and velvety; in short, everything any cheesecake should be.
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Best of all, it's easy to make and requires very little prep—in fact, the hardest thing you'll do is wait for it to cool.
Recipe from the Tasting Table Test Kitchen
Easy Matcha Avocado Cheesecake
Go green with matcha and California Avocados in the creamiest, easiest classic cheesecake ever.
Prep Time
25
minutes
Cook Time
1.33
hours
servings
9
cheesecake
Total time: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Ingredients
- For the Crust
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- For the Filling
- 4 room–temperature eggs
- 2 medium California avocados—halves, pitted and peeled
- 24 ounces room-temperature full-fat cream cheese
- 1½ cups sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Boiling water, for baking
Directions
- Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°. In a medium bowl, mix together all the crust ingredients until incorporated and press into a 9-inch springform pan. Spread the crumbs evenly along the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of the pan. Bake until golden, 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Make the filling: In a food processor, purée the eggs and California Avocados until smooth. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, matcha powder, lemon zest and salt. Beat on medium speed until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the egg mixture until a smooth batter forms, scraping as needed.
- Wrap the bottom of the springform pan with 2 large sheets of foil and place in a roasting pan. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- Pour boiling water into the roasting rack halfway up the pan and bake until set, 1 hour and 20 minutes. Remove from the water bath and let cool completely. Refrigerate overnight, then the next day, dust with more matcha powder, slice and serve.
Nutrition
| Calories per Serving | 624 |
| Total Fat | 46.7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 22.9 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 181.2 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 46.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 37.2 g |
| Sodium | 474.9 mg |
| Protein | 8.8 g |
The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
