Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup softened cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup black sesame paste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds (for decoration)
- Optional: Food coloring for a spooky look
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the crushed graham crackers with the melted butter and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Firmly press this mixture into the base of a 9-inch springform pan to create a sturdy crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then take it out and let it cool completely.
- In another bowl, whip the cream cheese until it’s creamy and smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the sour cream and sugar, mixing until everything is well blended.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed in before adding the next.
- Gently fold in the black sesame paste, vanilla, and flour until the batter is uniform.
- If desired, mix in a few drops of food coloring for a Halloween vibe.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center still has a slight wobble.
- Once done, turn off the oven and let the cheesecake sit inside for an hour to cool slowly.
- After an hour, take the cheesecake out and allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
- For the best texture, chill it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the top with black sesame seeds for an elegant finish.
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of matcha powder to the batter.
- Use cookie cutters to create fun shapes from the cheesecake once set, and arrange them on top as a playful decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: N/A