GREEN TEA CHEESECAKE WITH RASPBERRIES AND RASPBERRY-MINT TISANE

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Provided by Elizabeth Falkner

Categories     Cake     Tea     Mixer     Berry     Cheese     Dessert     Cream Cheese     Raspberry     Mint     Fall     Birthday     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cake
1 cup (generous) ground shortbread cookies (about 6 ounces)
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature (do not use whipped or "light" products)
1/2 cup (packed) fromage blanc*
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons Japanese green tea powder** or 2 teaspoons finely ground green tea from about 4 tea bags
Tisane
2 1/2-pint containers fresh red raspberries
2 1/2-pint containers fresh golden raspberries
1 bunch fresh mint
Boiling water

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Press cookie crumbs firmly onto bottom (not sides) of 8-inch-diameter springform pan. Wrap outside of pan tightly with 3 layers of heavy-duty foil. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, fromage blanc, and sugar in large bowl until smooth. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating until incorporated after each addition. Beat in green tea powder until smooth. Pour batter over prepared crust in pan. Place cakein roasting pan; add enough hot water to roasting pan to come halfway up sides of springform pan.
  • Bake cake until set but center moves very slightly when pan is gently shaken, about 1 hour. Remove cake from roasting pan; cool 1 hour at room temperature. Refrigerate uncovered overnight. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)
  • For tisane:
  • Place 5 raspberries (mix of red and golden) and 3 mint leaves in each of 8 heatproof glasses. Fill glasses with boiling water; let steep 5 minutes.
  • Cut around pan sides to loosen cake; remove sides. Place cake on platter. Garnish cake with some raspberries. Cut cake into wedges. Serve each piece with a few raspberries and a glass of tisane.
  • *Fromage blanc is available at some supermarkets, cheese stores, and specialty foods stores.
  • **Green tea powder is available at Japanese markets.

Angela Mbakamma
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I love this cheesecake! It's so creamy and delicious. I always make it for my family and friends when they come over.


Abigeal Oyinkansola
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This cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of butter in the crust next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and the cheesecake had a nice flavor.


Sabin Naz
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This was my first time making a cheesecake and it was a bit of a disaster. The crust was too crumbly and the filling was too runny. I think I need to practice a bit more before I try this recipe again.


Lilly Smart
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


ZahraHasArrived
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This cheesecake was amazing! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The flavor was delicious and the texture was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Uttam Sharma
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I'm not a big fan of green tea, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it! The flavor was subtle and not overpowering. I would definitely make this again.


Jakai Predmore
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This cheesecake was a bit dense for my taste. I think I would add a bit more liquid to the filling next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and the cheesecake had a nice flavor.


Jaelene Regalado
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he had ever had. I was so happy that it turned out so well.


byahut dhanjay
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This was my first time making a cheesecake and it turned out great! I was a bit worried that it would be too difficult, but the recipe was easy to follow and the cheesecake came out perfectly. The flavor was amazing and I will definitely be making th


Sbonelo Ndlovu
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the filling next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and the cheesecake was very creamy.


Bronco Iongi
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I love green tea and this cheesecake was a great way to enjoy it in a new way. The flavor was delicate and refreshing, and the raspberry and mint tisane added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a


Tracy Induri
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This cheesecake was delicious! I added a bit of lemon zest to the filling and it really brightened up the flavor. The crust was perfect and the cheesecake was creamy and smooth. Will definitely make this again.


Jamuna rani mondol
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Amazing! I made this for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. Will definitely make it again.


Sammy Maina
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cheesecake was creamy and delicious, and the raspberry and mint flavors were a great complement to the green tea. I will definitely be making this again!


Farzana Shaheen
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This green tea cheesecake was a delightful treat! The combination of flavors was unique and very satisfying. The crust had a nice crunch, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The raspberry and raspberry mint tisane added a lovely touch of sweetness