Description
Pistachio Matcha Swirl Cheesecake is a luxurious dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with nutty pistachios and earthy matcha. This visually stunning treat features vibrant green swirls, making it perfect for any occasion. Each slice offers a delightful balance of flavors that promises to impress your guests and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup roasted and salted pistachios, chopped
- 2 tbsp culinary-grade matcha powder
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, blend softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar, then add sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until just combined.
- In another bowl, mix matcha powder with half of the cheesecake batter. Fold chopped pistachios into the other half of the batter.
- Pour alternating spoonfuls of both batters into the crust and swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off the oven and let it cool inside for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg