🍵🍓 Matcha Strawberry Burnt Cheesecake (Loaf Version)
A creamy burnt cheesecake infused with matcha flavour and topped with a smooth strawberry layer. Soft and custardy inside baked in a loaf pan for a tall, aesthetic slice.
Ingredients
Method
1️⃣ Prepare the Batter
- Preheat oven to 200°C.
- Line a loaf pan (9 inch) with parchment paper, leaving extra paper hanging on the sides.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mix until combined.
- Pour in whipping cream and vanilla essence. Mix gently.
- Sift in flour, matcha powder and salt. Fold until smooth and no lumps.
2️⃣ Bake
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Tap lightly to remove air bubbles.
- Bake at 200°C for 45–60 minutes.
- The top should be dark brown (burnt look).
- Centre should still jiggle slightly.
- Remove and cool completely at room temperature.
- Chill in fridge at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
3️⃣ Prepare Strawberry Layer
- whipping cream, whip till smooth
- pour in the strawberry chocolate
- make sure the cake is Cool completely before spreading over it
4️⃣ Final Step
- Spread strawberry whipping cream evenly over cheesecake.
- Chill again 30 minutes before slicing for clean cuts.
Notes
- Do not overmix to avoid too many air bubbles.
- Matcha must be sifted to prevent clumps.
- Centre should look slightly underbaked — it will set while chilling.
- Best served cold.