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Creamy Shamrock Matcha Cheesecake Bars with Oreo Crust

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These creamy green cheesecake bars combine earthy matcha with a rich cream cheese filling on a crunchy Oreo cookie crust. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any festive occasion, they offer a fresh and indulgent dessert experience.

Ingredients

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  • 24 Oreo cookies (about 1 ¾ cups crushed)
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
  • 16 ounces (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a plastic bag and rolling pin.
  3. Mix the Oreo crumbs with melted butter and sugar (if using). Press firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
  5. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  7. Whisk matcha powder with sour cream, then add vanilla extract and salt to this mixture.
  8. Fold the matcha-sour cream mixture into the cream cheese batter gently until smooth and pale green.
  9. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the surface.
  10. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the center jiggles slightly when shaken.
  11. Cool completely at room temperature for about an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  12. Slice into bars using a sharp knife, wiping the knife with a hot, damp cloth between cuts for clean edges.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients to avoid lumps and cracking. Avoid overmixing after adding eggs. Press crust firmly to prevent crumbling. Chill bars thoroughly for best texture. To prevent cracks, place a shallow pan of water on the oven’s bottom rack during baking. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with coconut-based alternatives and use gluten-free cookies.

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Keywords: matcha cheesecake bars, Oreo crust dessert, shamrock dessert, St. Patrick's Day dessert, easy cheesecake bars, homemade Oreo crust

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