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    Home » Recipe Index » Brownies

    Matcha Cheesecake Swirled Dark Chocolate Brownies

    Published: Oct 15, 2017 · by Kim Lange · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Matcha Cheesecake Swirled Dark Chocolate Brownies
    Matcha Cheesecake Swirled Dark Chocolate Brownies
    Matcha Cheesecake Swirled Brownies
    Matcha Cheesecake Swirled Dark Chocolate Brownies

    Bring on Halloween with these wickedly good Matcha Cheesecake Swirled Dark Chocolate Brownies!  Moist, rich dark chocolate brownies infused with Matcha cheesecake swirls are so bewitching with that vibrant, earthy green color, don't you think so?

    So, the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tenzo Tea, a Matcha green tea company based in Los Angeles asked if I would be interested in creating a recipe using their product in a recipe on the blog.  How could I resist?

    Of course, you know me...brownies came to mind, like always. 😀

    We can never have enough brownie recipes!

     

     

    So for those of you that are like..."What is matcha?" 

    Matcha is a finely ground Green Tea powder made from the young and nutrient rich leaves of the green tea plant.  It is traditionally whisked with hot water to make a rich and frothy green tea, but can also be used to make lattes, smoothies, baked goods, and much more! 

    It has the highest antioxidant rating of all major superfoods and naturally comes with a perfect dose of caffeine for a clean and focused energy boost.  

    The best Matcha Green Tea in the world comes from Japan. The Japanese have spent the last 1,000 years refining the process of growing green tea and have perfected the art of producing Matcha.

    Matcha Green Tea has many, many health benefits that are super powerful.  

    • Matcha Green Tea is a Powerful Detoxifier

    • Prevent Cancer Cell Growth

    • Promote Weight Loss

    • Limit Invasion and Growth of Viruses and Bacteria

    • Prevent Brain Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases

    • Caffeine + L-Theanine = Clean Energy

     

    Because Matcha does have a unique earthy, bittersweet taste and a lingering sweet aftertaste, I chose to put it in some in cheesecake batter and swirl it in some yummy dark chocolate brownies.  I think they look super cool for Earth Day, Halloween, Christmas, Easter and St. Patrick's Day, don't you?

    If you've never tried green tea, try it out!  I remember when I first tried it, it took some time to get used to the flavor, but, if you think it's too bitter, you can sweeten it with some honey.  And I do it for the benefits.  You cannot beat that!  For more information on Tenzo Tea go here.

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    Matcha Cheesecake Swirled Brownies

    Matcha Cheesecake Swirled Dark Chocolate Brownies

    Kim Lange
    Matcha Cheesecake swirled in dark, decadent chocolate brownies have a green tea kick to 'em!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Course Dessert
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    Ingredients
      

    Brownies

    • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 ¼ cups sugar
    • ¾ cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder I used ½ Black cocoa powder and ½ natural unsweetened cocoa powder to give it a rich, chocolate flavor
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 ½ teaspoons chocolate extract or vanilla
    • ⅔ cup flour of choice I used all-purpose
    • ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips

    Matcha cheesecake topping

    • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
    • 1 large egg yolk
    • ⅓ cup sugar
    • 1 tablespoon Tenzo Tea Matcha Powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with 2 pieces of parchment paper, criss-crossing them, making sure that the paper is long enough to go up the sides a couple of inches. Grease the parchment paper.

    Brownies Phase I

    • Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
    • Remove the pan from heat and stir in the sugar. Add the cocoa powder(s), salt and baking powder. Stir until the ingredients are incorporated well. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
    • While the mixture is cooling, make the Matcha cheesecake topping.

    Matcha cheesecake topping

    • In a separate bowl for the cheesecake topping, using a mixer beat together the cream cheese, the yolk, sugar, Matcha powder and vanilla extract until smooth.
    • Set aside.

    Brownies Phase II

    • Add the eggs to the brownie mixture, beating vigorously with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until the mixture well blended and shiny. Mixture will be thick Then add the chocolate or vanilla extract and the flour. Stir until you no longer see streaks of flour. Then beat vigorously for 50 strokes with the wooden spoon or spatula. Fold in the chips. The mini chips will melt into the brownie batter.
    • Portion about ¾ of brownie batter into the prepared pan. Add the matcha cheesecake to the top of the brownie batter in tablespoon dollops.
    • Add the remaining ¼ of the brownie batter to the top of the matcha cheesecake layer in tablespoon dollops. Use the tip of a paring knife to swirl the brownie batter & matcha cheesecake into a marbled pattern.
    • Bake 35 to 40 minutes on the lower rack in the oven, until the batter in the center of the pan feels just set.
    • Let cool, then lift the brownies out holding the parchment paper and peel it away. Cut the brownies into squares.

    Notes

    Brownies will last 2 days at cool room temperature, 5 days in the refrigerator, or 1 month double wrapped in the freezer.
    If you want to tone down the green tea taste, decrease to ½ tablespoon of the Matcha.
    *To achieve a beautiful green hue with your matcha cheesecake, it is recommended to use a top quality culinary matcha like Tenzo. Low quality matcha will not be vibrant green, but instead will result in a dull brownish color.
    Keyword brownies, cheesecake, chocolate, cream cheese, green tea, matcha
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

     

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    Hi! I'm Kim! As you may know, I'm cookie, brownie and chocolate obsessed! You'll find hundreds of decadent and healthy dessert recipes to choose from here! So, let's bake something easy and never forget the chocolate!

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    1. Liz says

      October 17, 2017 at 7:15 pm

      Bewitching is the perfect adjective for these gorgeous swirled brownies! Delicious, too!

      • ChocolaTess says

        October 17, 2017 at 7:45 pm

        Aha! Spell-binding! Thank you Liz!

    2. Catherine says

      October 16, 2017 at 11:28 pm

      Oh so yummy! I love this idea!! Added health benefits with a color perfect for the season, bewitching indeed! 😀

    3. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

      October 16, 2017 at 11:02 am

      These brownies are tooooo pretty! I love that vibrant green :). And they're pretty dang perfect for Halloween! Or just a regular Monday when all I want to do is hide under the bed and eat chocolate and wait for the weekend. . .

      • ChocolaTess says

        October 16, 2017 at 5:39 pm

        LOL you and me both Kelsie!! Thank you dear!

    4. Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes says

      October 15, 2017 at 3:34 am

      These brownies look so cool!! The matcha green is so vibrant! Love the idea of incorporating matcha tea powder in those gooey chocolate brownies! Great creation Kim !!

      • ChocolaTess says

        October 15, 2017 at 10:59 am

        Thank you Deepika!

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