Green Tea Cheesecake

This is a creamy and simple cheesecake with the addition of green tea powder to give it a taste of the Orient! Green tea powder can be found at Asian grocery stores and online. I like to add fresh blackberries and raspberries on top of it!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 197 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker pie crust
• 2 (8 ounce) containers fat-free cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon green tea powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in the green tea powder, eggs, and vanilla extract until lightly and creamy; pour into the prepared crust.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the center jiggles evenly when the cake is shaken lightly. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.