Baked Vegan Matcha Cheesecake
Let's make a silky smooth, vibrant Baked Vegan Matcha Cheesecake with a nutty crust, creamy matcha filling, and luscious whipped topping. This easy cheesecake recipe is packed with a rich matcha flavor and is truly a unique dessert. Perfect for any matcha lover, special occasions, or the Holidays—vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, oil-free, and made with wholesome ingredients!
Equipment
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
For The Gluten-Free Crust:
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup cassava flour
- ⅓ cup maple crystals Wilderness Poets
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder Wilderness Poets
- ⅓ cup raw cashew butter Wilderness Poets
For The Matcha Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 cups raw cashews soaked
- 3 cups vegan yogurt I recommend unsweetened coconut yogurt
- 1 cup maple crystals Wilderness Poets
- 3 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon culinary-grade matcha Wilderness Poets
- 2 lemons juiced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder Wilderness Poets
For The Whipped Topping:
- 2 containers vegan whipped topping
- ½ teaspoon Ceremonial Grade Matcha optional
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, cassava flour, maple crystals, and vanilla bean powder.
- Add cashew butter and mix until the dough comes together.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a greased or lined springform pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes or until it starts to turn golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Make the Matcha Cheesecake Filling:
- Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender along with vegan yogurt, maple crystals, cornstarch, matcha, lemon juice, and vanilla bean powder.
- Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and smooth out the top with a spatula.
Bake the Cheesecake:
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and no longer wobbly in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to firm up.
Add the Whipped Topping:
- Before serving, spread or pipe vegan whipped topping over the cheesecake.
- Optionally, dust with ceremonial-grade matcha for an extra touch of color and flavor.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice and serve this creamy, vibrant matcha cheesecake!
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