Baked Green Tea Cheesecake

This Baked Green Tea Cheesecake is a delightful fusion of creamy texture and the subtle bitterness of matcha, making it a unique low-carb dessert option. Perfectly balanced, it offers a satisfying end to any meal while keeping your carb intake in check.

Ingredients

• Cream cheese - 200 grams
• Granulated erythritol - 50 grams
• Eggs - 2 large
• Heavy cream - 50 ml
• Matcha green tea powder - 2 teaspoons
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Almond flour - 30 grams
• Unsalted butter - 30 grams, melted

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a small baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and erythritol, beating until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Stir in the heavy cream, matcha powder, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
5. In a separate bowl, mix the almond flour with the melted butter until it forms a crumbly mixture.
6. Press the almond flour mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.
7. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
9. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional 10 minutes.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 26 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from matcha, which may help reduce inflammation.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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