A gentle bittersweet blend of matcha and the rich sweetness of red beans, Japanese-snack style, wrapped up in a cold, creamy cheesecake that needs no oven at all. The texture is soft and melts in your mouth, sitting on a crisp, buttery cookie crust — perfect as an elegant dessert that's still easy to make at home. The fresh green color and sprinkle of whole red beans make it look beautiful for special occasions.
🧂 Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 8
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- 200 grams Marie or digestive biscuits
- 100 grams margarine, melted
- 400 grams cream cheese, room temperature
- 100 grams powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp good-quality matcha powder
- 100 ml full-cream liquid milk
- 250 ml liquid whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- 10 grams gelatin powder (plant-based/agar or beef gelatin)
- 50 ml boiled water, to dissolve the gelatin
- 150 grams sweetened canned red beans (anko), reserve some for topping
- 1 tbsp extra matcha-water mixture for the top layer (optional)
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Crush the biscuits until fine using a food processor, or place them in a plastic bag and crush with a bottle. Mix with the melted margarine until the texture resembles wet sand.
- 2 Pour the biscuit mixture into the bottom of a 7-8 inch (18-20 cm) springform pan lined with parchment paper. Press down firmly and evenly using the back of a spoon or a glass. Keep it in the fridge while you prepare the next steps.
- 3 Dissolve the gelatin powder in the boiled water, stir well, then heat briefly over low heat or in the microwave for 15-20 seconds until fully liquid with no lumps. Set aside until lukewarm.
- 4 Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar with a mixer on medium speed until smooth, soft, and free of lumps, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5 Dissolve the matcha powder in the warm milk, stirring until no lumps remain, then pour it into the cream cheese mixture. Beat again until the green color is evenly mixed in.
- 6 Add the dissolved gelatin into the matcha cream cheese mixture while continuing to beat slowly so it blends in completely.
- 7 Fold the stiffly whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula with a gentle folding technique so you don't lose too much air, until the mixture is evenly combined and light.
- 8 Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the biscuit base and smooth it out. Scatter the sweetened red beans evenly over the middle layer, then pour the remaining cheesecake batter on top and smooth the surface.
- 9 Gently tap the pan on the counter to release any air bubbles. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, though overnight is even better for a perfect set.
- 10 Once set, remove from the fridge and release the springform ring, using a warm knife around the edges to help loosen it. Decorate the top with the remaining red beans and a dusting of matcha powder before serving.
💡 Tips
• Make sure the cream cheese is truly at room temperature so it beats smoothly without lumps.
• Use good-quality matcha (not matcha latte premix) so the bittersweet, fresh flavor comes through and the color is a naturally bright green.
• Don't skip chilling for at least 6 hours, since the cheesecake needs time for the gelatin to fully set so it slices neatly.
• To cut the cheesecake neatly, dip the knife in warm water and wipe it dry before each cut.
📊 Nutrition Facts / serving
385 kkal
Calories (kcal)
6 gg
Protein
27 gg
Fat
30 gg
Carbs
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