Green Tea Mousse Cheesecake

Matcha green tea powder and honey flavor this delicate no-bake cheesecake.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 mins
• Total Time: 21 mins
• Calories: 417 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons green tea powder (matcha)
• 1 (4.8 ounce) package graham crackers, crushed
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup honey
• 0.5 cup cold water
• 0.5 cup warm water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine the graham cracker crumbs with 2 tablespoons of sugar in a mixing bowl. Drizzle in the melted butter and mix until evenly moistened. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan lined with waxed paper; set aside.

Step 2

Stir the tea powder into the warm water; set aside. Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water; set aside.

Step 3

Whip the cream to stiff peaks; set aside. Beat the cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla, and honey in a clean mixing bowl. Beat in the eggs one at a time until evenly blended. Cook the gelatin mixture in the microwave until melted, about 45 seconds. Beat the gelatin and tea into the cream cheese mixture, then fold in the whipped cream until smooth. Pour into the springform pan. Refrigerate 7 hours to overnight before unmolding and serving.