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.

shumi akter tayba
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This cheesecake was a waste of time and money. It was flavorless and the texture was like rubber.


Gennevieve Gold
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The crust on this cheesecake was too hard and the filling was too soft. It was a messy and unpleasant experience.


Lisa Rush
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This cheesecake is way too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred a more tart filling.


Hannah Goodin
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cheesecake didn't turn out. It was too dense and the flavor was bland. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Allan Collins
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This was my first time making a cheesecake, and it was a disaster. The crust was too thick and the cheesecake filling was too runny. I'll have to try again with a different recipe.


Nomawethu Jennifer Mnyakana
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I'm not a fan of raspberries, so I used blueberries instead. The cheesecake was still delicious, and the blueberries added a nice tartness.


Jc High
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted graham cracker crumbs for the pistachio nuts in the crust. It turned out just as delicious.


Jim Jacobsen
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This cheesecake is perfect for summer. It's light and refreshing, and the green tea flavor is a nice change from the usual chocolate or vanilla.


BioHazard
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I wasn't sure about the green tea and raspberry combination, but I'm glad I tried it. This cheesecake is now one of my favorites.


Zana Muhamed
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This cheesecake is a bit more time-consuming to make than other recipes, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dessert that's sure to impress your guests.


Chidi Showboyz
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I love the idea of using raspberry mint tisane in the crust. It adds a unique flavor that I've never tasted in a cheesecake before.


Keven Chilvers
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This was my first time making a cheesecake, and it turned out great thanks to this recipe. The instructions were easy to follow and the cheesecake was delicious.


Remas Faded
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I'm not usually a fan of cheesecakes, but this one changed my mind. The green tea flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the raspberry sauce was the perfect topping.


Muksahang Fago
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the delicate green tea flavor and the creamy texture.


Michael Kriegel
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I love the unique flavor combination of green tea and raspberries in this cheesecake. It's a refreshing and delicious dessert that's perfect for any occasion.


Jayline Aaliyah
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This green tea cheesecake was a delightful treat! The combination of flavors was perfect, with the green tea adding a subtle yet noticeable flavor that complemented the tartness of the raspberries and the sweetness of the cheesecake filling. The crus