Description
A visually stunning, no-bake cheesecake with a creamy matcha and black sesame swirl, set on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for a modern dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- 2 tbsp matcha powder
- 2 tbsp black sesame paste
- 2 tbsp hot water (for matcha)
- 1 tbsp honey (for black sesame)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a lined 8×8 inch pan and chill for 15 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in whipped cream until combined.
- Divide the cream cheese mixture into two bowls. In one, whisk matcha powder with hot water until smooth, then fold into the mixture. In the other, mix black sesame paste with honey, then fold in.
- Drop alternating spoonfuls of matcha and black sesame mixtures over the crust. Use a knife to swirl gently for a marbled effect.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set. Slice into bars before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.