Servings: 10–12 slices 
Prep Time: 25 minutes 
Baking Time: 50–55 minutes 
Cooling & Chilling Time: 4–5 hours 
Total Time: About 6 hours 

For the Crust:
• 150 g (about 10) digestive or graham crackers, crushed

• 60 g (¼ cup) unsalted butter, melted

• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

For the Filling:
• 450 g cream cheese, softened

• 120 g (½ cup) granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 120 ml (½ cup) sour cream or Greek yogurt

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the Swirls:
• 1½ teaspoons matcha green tea powder

• 1½ tablespoons black sesame paste (or tahini + toasted sesame + sugar)

