No-Bake Matcha Cheesecake with Graham Cracker Crust

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A smooth and lightly sweetened no-bake cheesecake infused with earthy matcha green tea powder, resting on a crunchy graham cracker crust. This Japanese-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers graham crackers, crushed, unsalted butter, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Serves 8 Japanese cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers, 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar. Press mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill crust in refrigerator while preparing filling.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 16 oz softened cream cheese with 2/3 cup powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add 2 tbsp matcha green tea powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp lemon juice, beating until fully incorporated.
  3. Step 3: In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until uniform.
  4. Step 4: Pour filling into chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until set.
  5. Step 5: Remove sides of springform pan before serving. Optionally, dust with additional matcha powder or garnish with fresh berries.

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