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Cherry Matcha Cheesecake Mousse Cake (1)

Cherry Matcha Mousse Cake (No-Bake & Creamy Cheesecake Dessert)

If you love matcha desserts and fresh fruit, this Cherry Matcha Mousse Cake is for you! A light, creamy, and refreshing no-bake cheesecake layered with cherries and matcha—simple to make but looks bakery-quality.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 90 g cookie crumbs
  • 35 g unsalted butter melted
  • For the Mousse Base
  • 200 g cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 40 g granulated sugar
  • 200 g thick Greek yogurt
  • 180 g whipping cream
  • 100 g warm milk
  • 15 g gelatin sheets about 3 sheets

For the Matcha Layer

  • 4 g matcha powder sifted
  • Fresh cherries halved and pitted

For the Pink Layer

  • 1 g cactus fruit powder
  • Fresh cherries for decoration
  • Whipped cream optional for decoration

Instructions
 

Make the biscuit base

  • Melt the butter over a hot water bath or in the microwave and let it cool slightly.
  • Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs using a rolling pin.
  • Pour the melted butter over the crumbs and mix until evenly coated and the mixture holds together when pressed.
  • Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined mold, making sure the edges are compact and even. Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes until set.

Prepare the gelatin

  • Soak the gelatin sheets in ice water for 5–10 minutes until fully softened. Remove and squeeze out excess water. Set aside.

Make the cheese yogurt base

  • Soften the cream cheese at room temperature until smooth and easily spreadable.
  • Add granulated sugar and mix until the cream cheese becomes smooth and lump-free.
  • Add the yogurt and heavy cream, mixing until smooth and fully combined.
  • Dissolve the softened gelatin sheets in the hot milk, stirring until completely melted.
  • Slowly pour this mixture into the cheese mixture and stir until smooth and emulsified.
  • Divide the mixture evenly into two bowls.

Make the matcha layer

  • Sift the matcha powder into one portion of the mousse base and mix until smooth and evenly coloured.
  • Pour the matcha mousse over the chilled biscuit base. Gently tap the mold to release air bubbles.
  • Slice the cherries in half and remove the pits, then arrange them evenly over the matcha mousse layer.
  • Freeze for 10 minutes to allow the layer to set quickly.

Make the cactus fruit layer

  • Add the cactus fruit powder to the remaining mousse mixture and stir until smooth and evenly coloured.
  • Remove the mold from the freezer and gently pour the second mousse layer over the matcha layer.
  • Tap the mold again lightly to remove air bubbles and smooth the surface.

Chill to set

  • Cover the mold with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until fully set and firm.

Decorate and serve

  • Once set, carefully unmold the cake.
  • Pipe a little whipped cream on top if desired and decorate with fresh cherries. Slice and enjoy!
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