Matcha Green Tea Cheesecake Bars with White Chocolate Crumble

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

Crust:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, confectioners' sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the softened butter and mix until the dough comes together.
4. Press the dough into a 9x9-inch baking dish.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden.

Cheesecake Filling:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add the eggs one at a time and mix until fully incorporated.
3. Stir in the matcha green tea powder.
4. Pour the cheesecake filling over the baked crust.

White Chocolate Crumble:

1. Melt the white chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
2. Once melted, stir in the confectioners' sugar until combined.
3. Spread the white chocolate crumble mixture evenly over the cheesecake filling.

Baking and Cooling:

1. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
2. Allow the cheesecake bars to cool completely in the pan.

Garnish and Serve:

• Sprinkle sesame seeds over the white chocolate crumble before serving.

Note: This recipe generates a creative variation of a traditional cheesecake, incorporating matcha green tea into the filling and topping it with a white chocolate crumble. The sesame seeds add an interesting texture and flavor contrast to the dish.