🍵 Keto Green Matcha Cheesecake
This keto matcha cheesecake is rich, creamy, and infused with the earthy flavor of matcha green tea. With a low-carb almond flour crust and a silky smooth filling, it’s the perfect guilt-free dessert for anyone following a ketogenic or low-carb lifestyle. Beautiful, lightly sweet, and packed with antioxidants!
⏱️ Recipe Details
- Servings: 8
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Chill Time: 3–4 hours
- Total Time: ~5 hours
🧾 Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons keto sweetener (erythritol or monk fruit)
Filling:
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup keto sweetener
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix almond flour, melted butter, and sweetener. Press into a lined springform pan.
- Bake crust for 8–10 minutes, then let cool.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sweetener until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Mix in heavy cream, matcha powder, and vanilla until fully combined.
- Pour filling over crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until center is slightly set.
- Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside with door slightly open.
- Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours before serving.
🥗 Nutrition (Per Slice – Approx.)
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Net Carbs: 3g
- Protein: 6g
❓ Q&A
Q: What does matcha taste like?
Matcha has a slightly earthy, mildly sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with creamy desserts.
Q: Can I make this without a crust?
Yes! Simply pour the filling into a lined pan and bake as a crustless cheesecake.
Q: Why did my cheesecake crack?
Overmixing or baking at too high a temperature can cause cracks. Let it cool slowly in the oven.
Q: Can I freeze this cheesecake?
Yes, slice and freeze for up to 1–2 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
Q: Can I adjust sweetness?
Absolutely—taste the filling before baking and adjust sweetener as needed.