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Matcha and White Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies

2023-02-20 - Written by: Emma Lee

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Matcha and White Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies

A unique fusion of matcha green tea and white chocolate in a rich, fudgy brownie with a cheesecake swirl.

Matcha and White Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies

Servings: 12-15 brownies

Ingredients:

For the brownies:

  • 1 cup (200g) dark chocolate chips (60% cocoa)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) matcha green tea powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (200g) white granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, at room temperature

For the cheesecake swirl:

  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (120g) confectioners' sugar

For the matcha white chocolate ganache:

  • 1/2 cup (115g) white chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder

Instructions:

  1. Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

  2. Brownies: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, and salt. Set aside.

  3. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract.

  4. Add dry ingredients: Gradually mix in the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

  5. Melt chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth. Allow the chocolate to cool slightly.

  6. Combine chocolate and brownie mixture: Pour the melted chocolate into the brownie mixture and stir until just combined.

  7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.

  8. Cool: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

  9. Cheesecake swirl: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the egg, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until well combined.

  10. Pour cheesecake mixture: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled brownies and smooth the top.

  11. Bake again: Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.

  12. Cool completely: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

  13. Matcha white chocolate ganache: Melt the white chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth. Stir in the matcha powder until well combined.

  14. Drizzle with ganache: Drizzle the matcha white chocolate ganache over the cooled brownies and cheesecake swirl.

  15. Cut and serve: Cut into squares and serve.

Tags:

  • [Matcha]
  • [White Chocolate]
  • [Cheesecake Brownies]