Treacle Japanese Cheesecake
Prep
30 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My favorite way to bring together two beloved desserts is in this Treacle Japanese Cheesecake, a wonderfully simple creation that marries rich, earthy molasses with delicate matcha notes. What I love most is how quickly it comes together in just over an hour from start to finish, making it perfect for when you want something impressive without spending all day in the kitchen. The treacle adds incredible depth and a subtle sweetness, while matcha brings antioxidants and that distinctive umami quality that keeps people guessing at what makes this cake so special. It's become my go to recipe because the ingredients are likely already in your pantry, yet somehow they transform into something that tastes far more complicated than it actually is.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150unsalted butter
- 200granulated sugar
- 120treacle(dark, strong treacle)
- 50caster sugar(for topping)
- 5japanese matcha powder(for added matcha flavor)
- 4large eggs
- 150heavy cream
- 20granulated sugar (for topping)
- 30unsalted butter (for topping)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 160°C. Prepare a 20cm springform tin with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a non-stick tin for easy release
- 2
Make the shortbread crust: cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the flour until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix
- 3
Press the shortbread mixture into the prepared tin. Bake for 15 minutes.
Tip: Keep an eye on the crust, it can burn quickly
- 4
Make the filling: whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, mix the treacle, caster sugar, and matcha powder.
Tip: Don't overmix the filling
- 5
Gently fold the whipped cream into the treacle mixture. Beat in the eggs until well combined.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid deflating the cream
- 6
Pour the filling over the shortbread crust. Bake for 20 minutes.
Tip: A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean
- 7
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let cool completely in the tin.
Tip: Don't open the oven door until the timer goes off
- 8
Remove the cheesecake from the tin and transfer to a serving plate.
Tip: Dust with caster sugar and serve
- 9
Repeat the steps with the remaining ingredients.
Tip: This recipe makes a 6-serving cheesecake
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