No-Bake Matcha Cheesecake

JW.WORKS
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@jw.works is an instagram account that showcases the wide array of Geraldine’s creative interests; food styling, calligraphy, photography and baking. As a graphic designer, she incorporates her flavorful ideas and style into her original recipe bakes and desserts, with especially careful attention to visual detail. Despite the effortless looks of her baked creations, she regularly spends time researching and experimenting in her kitchen to achieve flawlessly delectable desserts.

“I hope to be able to deliver my stories and message through my works.”

Geraldine / @jw.works

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INTERVIEW WITH @jw.works

Tell us about @jw.works — what is this Instagram account is about?

I started jw.works as a place to share some nice photos that I took when I had the opportunity to stumble upon — usually photos about interior, cafes & food. Basically anything that caught my attention. I'd also use the account to showcase some of my own works covering graphics works, food styling, calligraphy, photography and my recent interest — baking. I hope to be able to deliver my stories and message through my works.

Tell us about @jw.works — what is this Instagram account is about?

I started jw.works as a place to share some nice photos that I took when I had the opportunity to stumble upon — usually photos about interior, cafes & food. Basically anything that caught my attention. I'd also use the account to showcase some of my own works covering graphics works, food styling, calligraphy, photography and my recent interest — baking. I hope to be able to deliver my stories and message through my works.

How did you get into baking despite being a full time professional graphic designer?

I got into the baking trend during the MCO period. The shift to work-from-home, time became flexible thus making it easier to do things that I'm passionate about. I mostly spend the weekends tinkering with baking pastry & making dessert so juggle between work and kitchen fun during this period is pretty much manageable.

You are great in food styling too, with such beautiful visuals of your bakes on your IG account. Does being a graphic designer help in enhancing your creativity in food styling?

Photography, by extension food styling, is generally the interest of a designer as well as an essential skill set. These skill sets and past experiences definitely became an added advantage for my contents. I would usually have a good idea of how I want the outcome to be even before making them.

How did you come up with the idea of this recipe?

My inspiration usually comes from desserts that I've tasted myself from different parts of the world, as well as those that I came across over IG and YouTube. I like to decorate my work nicely, as such, I do a lot of research online, which in turn also gives me inspiration for my next project!

What do you like about working with YURI / Matcha powder when creating your recipes?

I've always loved these flavors all along. They have a very distinctive fragrance and notes, these are really great for making different beverages and desserts. Also for the same reason, these flavors provide unlimited possibilities for making your own dessert or drink. I'd personally recommend YURI / Matcha if you're new to Niko Neko, I'm very sure you'll love them.

How did you get into baking despite being a full time professional graphic designer?

I got into the baking trend during the MCO period. The shift to work-from-home, time became flexible thus making it easier to do things that I'm passionate about. I mostly spend the weekends tinkering with baking pastry & making dessert so juggle between work and kitchen fun during this period is pretty much manageable.

You are great in food styling too, with such beautiful visuals of your bakes on your IG account. Does being a graphic designer help in enhancing your creativity in food styling?

Photography, by extension food styling, is generally the interest of a designer as well as an essential skill set. These skill sets and past experiences definitely became an added advantage for my contents. I would usually have a good idea of how I want the outcome to be even before making them.

How did you come up with the idea of this recipe?

My inspiration usually comes from desserts that I've tasted myself from different parts of the world, as well as those that I came across over IG and YouTube. I like to decorate my work nicely, as such, I do a lot of research online, which in turn also gives me inspiration for my next project!

Why did you particularly choose Matcha / Houjicha / Genmaicha for this recipe?

I've always loved these flavors all along. They have a very distinctive fragrance and notes, these are really great for making different beverages and desserts. Also for the same reason, these flavors provide unlimited possibilities for making your own dessert or drink. I'd personally recommend YURI / Matcha if you're new to Niko Neko, I'm very sure you'll love them.

RECIPE

No-Bake Matcha Cheesecake

by @jw.works

Makes 6-inch cake

Ingredients

80g digestive biscuits
40g melted butter
225g cream cheese
60g sugar
250ml whipping cream
9g gelatin powder + 70ml cold water, set aside
5g YURI / Matcha powder + 70ml hot water, whisk until dissolved

Method To Assemble

Grind digestive biscuits into fine powder, add in melted butter, blend well and pour into a 6-inch pan, press firmly to form a base layer, chill in the refrigerator.
Cold water + gelatin powder, whisk until fully dissolved set aside.
Add matcha powder + hot water, bamboo whisk till smooth and no lumps.
Whisk cream cheese and sugar until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk whipping cream till soft peaks are formed and add matcha mixture, and gelatin into the mixture, blend well until it smooth.
Add cream cheese, gently fold in and stir well until smooth and even
Pour the batter on top of the biscuit base, gently shake to even out and chill in the refrigerator overnight for 8 hours.
Decorate it by dusting matcha powder generously.

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