Matcha Swirl Cheesecake Bars

The naturally cool green color of these matcha swirl cheesecake bars comes from the use of real matcha and is made with a chocolate Oreo crust. 

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I’ve wanted to make a matcha cheesecake for a long time, so when my matcha-loving friend Stephanie got married in Chicago two weekends ago, I knew exactly what to make to help celebrate the occasion (they’re a matcha made in heaven) – matcha swirl cheesecake bars!

However, I didn’t end up taking photos of it (blogger fail) so I made them again the following weekend just for fun, which means now my coworkers will enjoy it as well. The matcha flavor is subtle but I always dig a good swirl topped cheesecake. It’s bascially a Matcha Latte in cheesecake form.

The second time I made these matcha swirl cheesecake bars I took my eye off it for a minute too long and the top browned more than I would have liked but instead of baking it a third time I just went with it because there’s nothing wrong with it or the recipe – it’s not you (recipe), it’s me.

I have a bad habit of getting distracted while multitasking in the kitchen and it often cause for mistakes such as this. Thankfully this scenario was more aesthetic than anything. Besides, it’s what’s on the inside that counts, right?

This recipe comes with a whole slew of other cheesecake inspired recipes from around the blogisphere to celebrate #NationalCheesecakeDay. Check them out below:

• S’mores Cheesecake by The Redhead Baker
• Cheesecake Truffles by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Oreo Cheesecake Bars by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
• Matcha Swirl Cheesecake Bars by The Spiffy Cookie
• Lemon Mascarpone Cheesecake by Red Cottage Chronicles
• 101 Chocolate Cheesecake Recipes from Triple Chocolate Kitchen
• No Bake Keto Cheesecake from Our Good Life
• Cheesecake Truffles from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Summer Fruit No Bake Cheesecake from That Recipe
• Double Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake in the Instant Pot from Shockingly Delicious
• Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Verrine from Simply Inspired Meals
• Instant Pot Cookie Dough Cheesecake from Join Us, Pull up a Chair
• Berry Granita with Mint Cheesecake Bites from Delicious Not Gorgeous
• No Bake Lemon Cheesecake from Red Cottage Chronicles
• Matcha Swirl Cheesecake Bars from The Spiffy Cookie
• Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake from Hostess at Heart
• Mango Cheesecake – No Bake Dessert from Sneha’s Recipes

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MATCHA SWIRL CHEESECAKE BARS

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Yield: 16 Servings Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cooking Time: 55 Minutes 55 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

CRUST

• 8 oz. (approximately 16) whole Oreos, finely ground in food processor
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

FILLING

• 2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1-1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 2 Tbsp matcha tea powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan* with parchment paper, leaving overhang on opposite sides, and lightly grease. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs and melted butter until crumbs are evenly moistened. Press evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 7-8 minutes or until set. Remove from oven and cool completely.
3. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, yogurt, sugar, flour, and vanilla until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating on low speed just until blended.
4. Remove 1/2 cup plain batter and place in small bowl. Into the remaining batter, whisk in the matcha until well incorporated. Spoon matcha batter into crust and top with spoonfuls of reserved plain batter. Cut through batters with knife several times for marble effect.
5. Bake 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

*You could also bake this in a greased 9-inch pie or springform pan

Source: Adapted from my Nutella Swirl and Red Velvet Layer Cheesecake Bars.

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