Matcha Cream Cheese Cookies

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 GERALDINE OF @JW.WORKS

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

I started jw.works as a place to share nice photos 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 that I would 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.

What's the most enjoyable part of baking in your experience?

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.

Where do you get your inspiration for your recipes?

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!

How did you come up with Matcha Cream Cheese Cookies?

I like having a nice afternoon tea - I usually have Matcha cookies during this time of the day! I decided to up my Matcha cookie game by adding some cream cheese in as a filling. The slight bitterness of YURI / Matcha powder combines so well with the decadent cream cheese. It's honestly such a balanced treat - not too sweet, umami goodness, and all-around creaminess.

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

I started jw.works as a place to share nice photos 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 that I would 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.

What's the most enjoyable part of baking in your experience?

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.

Where do you get your inspiration for your recipes?

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!

How did you come up with Matcha Cream Cheese Cookies?

I like having a nice afternoon tea - I usually like having Matcha cookies during this time of the day! I decided to up my cookie game by adding cream cheese in as a filling. The slight bitterness of YURI / Matcha powder combines so well with the decadent cream cheese, honestly a sweet and balanced treat!

RECIPE

Matcha Cream Cheese Cookies

BY @jw.works

Preparation time: 20 mins
Cooking time: 20 mins

Ingredients

10g YURI / Matcha powder
180g Cream cheese
30g Icing sugar
100g Butter
60g Caster Sugar
1 Egg
160g All purposed flour
1g Baking soda
A pinch of salt

Method To Assemble

In a bowl, sift in icing sugar and soften cream cheese. Mix until well combined, then chill in the freezer.
In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, YURI / Matcha powder, baking soda and salt. whisk the dry ingredients and set them aside.
Cream the butter and sugar in an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy. Beat an egg in after that and mix until well combined.
Add in the dry ingredients, then mix until it forms into a dough.
Divide the cookie dough into 8 equal portions at around 45g each, and place on a parchment sheet.
Take the cream cheese filling out of the freezer, and divide it into 8 equal portions, at 20g to 25g each. Roll them into balls.
Place each cream cheese ball into the centre of the cookie dough and wrap it around nicely. Bake the cookies at 180c at 20 mins until the edges turn golden brown.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool, then serve!

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