Prep Time: 1 hour | Chill Time: At least 4 hours or Overnight        Makes 12 Cheesecake Cups

Ingredients

• 16 Biscoff cookies
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 packet of gelatin
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1/3 cup of sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tsp ONE ORGANIC matcha
• 4 tsp hot water

Directions

1. For the crust, crush the cookies into fine crumbs in a plastic bag.
2. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and cookie crumbs until well incorporated.
3. Scoop the mixture into liners in a muffin pan. Gently press the cookie base until it is flat and then refrigerate for 20 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over cold water and stir gently. Set aside for 15 minutes to bloom.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar using a hand or stand mixer. Mix until it is smooth and there are no remaining lumps.
6. Place the bowl of gelatin from earlier into a bowl with hot water. Mix until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
7. Add the gelatin mixture into the cheesecake batter and combine until everything is well incorporated.
8. In a separate bowl, whisk the heavy cream it until it is lightly whipped with soft peaks.
9. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture using a spatula. Avoid overmixing or the batter will lose its air.
10. Divide the cheesecake mixture into 2 bowls, reserving 1 bowl for the matcha layer.
11. Scoop 1-2 tbsp of the plain cheesecake mixture into each of the cupcake liners. Place it into the freezer for 20 minutes to allow for the cheesecake to set.
12. Prepare the matcha batter by sifting the matcha into a separate small bowl and adding hot water. Stir to create a smooth matcha paste.
13. Quickly fold in the matcha paste into the reserved cheesecake the mixture until it is incorporated. 
14. Remove the cupcake pan from the freezer. Evenly scoop the matcha mixture into each cupcake liner. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until the cheesecake is set.
15. Optional: Decorate with seasonal decorations
16. Serve within 30 minutes of removing from the refrigerator.