Healthy Matcha Cheesecake No Bake

Healthy Matcha Cheesecake with a decadent Chocolate Crust! This delicious matcha cheesecake recipe is made with all healthy ingredients and no bake! A light fluffy no bake matcha cheesecake filling and a dark chocolate crust. What could be better for dessert?!

My Healthy Matcha Cheesecake Recipe is:

• Gluten Free
• Dairy Free
• Vegan
• No Gelatin!
• No-bake
• Delicious!

It has been snowing like crazy in New York and I am so ready for spring to come! So I made some light and refreshing mini vegan healthy matcha cheesecakes as my ode to bring on the warm weather!

These healthy chocolate matcha cream mini cheesecakes are so delicious and filled with healthy ingredients! I bet if I didn't tell you what was inside you wouldn't be able to tell the difference! My healthy matcha cheesecake recipe is packed with healthy ingredients like cashews and matcha!

HEALTHY MATCHA CHEESECAKE INGREDIENTS

• Almond flour is literally just made from almonds! Almonds are a great source of my vitamins and minerals. Not to mention fiber!

• Cacao powder is rich in a number of nutrients like iron and magnesium. It is also a great source of antioxidants.

• Date nectar & dates are high in nutrients like potassium, magnesium, and copper!

• Cashews are another great source of fiber! They also have many essential nutrients and proteins.

• Lemon Juice is an excellent source of disease fighting vitamin C!

• Matcha Green Tea Powder is made from ground up green tea leaves. This is another excellent antioxidant!

• Coconut oil and coconut milk have medium chain fats. When eaten in moderation, it is burned quickly for energy!

WAIT! Before you start making your healthy chocolate matcha cheesecake recipe....

Start by soaking the cashews ahead of time. Soaking them allows them to blend into a delicious creamy texture.

Add raw cashews to a bowl and fill completely with water to submerge the cashews. Store in the fridge, covered, overnight to soak.

For the whipped topping, you will need a can of full fat coconut milk. You will use the top fat layer to make the whipped portion. You'll use the liquid portion in the cream filling.

Place the can in the refrigerator overnight to harden up the fat portion. This helps with making the coconut whipped cream thicker.

TIPS FOR THE BEST HEALTHY MATCHA CHEESECAKE

USE RAW CASHEWS. Raw cashews will make your healthy no bake matcha cheesecake taste just like creamy matcha cheesecake!

SOAK CASHEWS OVERNIGHT. Raw cashews need to be soaked overnight so they can blend into a smooth and creamy cheesecake-like filling.

USE HIGH QUALITY MATCHA GREEN TEA POWDER. You might see ceremonial grade and culinary grade listed in Japanese dessert recipe. Since this is a no-bake recipe, I used a higher grade Japanese green tea powder.

FOOD PROCESS IF USING DATES IN THE CRUST. If you are using the dates instead of the date syrup, add all the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.

SOAK DATES BEFORE BLENDING. Softened dates will blend into a much creamier consistency.

MELT THEN COOL COCONUT OIL. I like to add the melted coconut oil to the blender last so it doesn't start to harden and leave little chunks of hard coconut oil in your healthy matcha cheesecake filling.

HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY MATCHA CHEESECAKE

INGREDIENTS YOU NEED:

For the chocolate crust:

• 1 cup almond flour (ultra fine)
• ½ cup cacao powder
• ½ cup date nectar or syrup
• Dash of pink sea salt

For the matcha cream filling:

• 2 cups raw cashews
• ½ cup lemon juice fresh squeezed
• 2 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• 1 cup full fat coconut milk
• 4 pitted dates

Coconut whipped cream:

• 1 can coconut milk

EQUIPMENT YOU NEED:

• Food processor or Blender
• Beaters or Standing Mixer
• Mixing Bowls
• Mini Tart Molds

STEP 1: MAKE THE NO BAKE ALMOND FLOUR CHOCOLATE CRUST

To make the crust, add to a small bowl:

• 1 cup almond flour
• ½ cup cacao powder
• ½ cup date syrup
• dash of sea salt.

Mix to combine completely. The mixture should be slightly sticky. If your healthy chocolate cheesecake crust is not sticky, add a little more date syrup.

Divide the chocolate crust between 6 mini tart molds. Or, if you want smaller portions, divide the mixture between 8 tart molds. You can also make 1 large healthy matcha cheesecake and press the chocolate crust into a spring form pan.

Press the chocolate crust firmly into the bottom of the mini molds or the one large pan.

Set the chocolate crust aside while you make the healthy matcha cheesecake filling.

STEP 2: MAKE HEALTHY VEGAN MATCHA CHEESECAKE FILLING

Now, time to make the delicious and totally healthy matcha cream filling!

Soak dates in hot water for 15 minutes before blending. Softened dates will blend into a much creamier consistency.

Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor:

• 2 cups soaked raw cashews, drained
• 4 pitted dates soaked
• ¼ cup coconut oil melted then cooled
• ½ cup lemon juice fresh squeezed
• 1 cup full fat coconut milk
• 2 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
• ⅛ cup maple syrup or date syrup

Blend until your healthy matcha cheesecake filling is completely smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides of your blender or food processor a couple of times.

I'm showing you here that you can make this no bake matcha cheesecake in ANY blender or food processor! I even made it in my small smoothie blender once!

Pour the healthy matcha filling over the prepared chocolate crust.

Place your no bake matcha cheesecake the freezer for about 2 hours to set.

HOW TO MAKE THE COCONUT MILK WHIPPED TOPPING

Whipped topping made from coconut milk?! Yes. Yes you read that right. All you need is a can of full fat coconut milk.

Scrape the top layer of the coconut cream into your bowl. See the photos below:

You can make your coconut whipped cream either in a standing mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, or in a bowl with hand held beaters.

Blend the cream.

Add some of the liquid to get to the texture that you like. The more liquid you add, the heavier it will be. I use only about 1-2 tablespoons of the liquid portion. If you want it sweeter you can add coconut sugar or another type of sweetener.

PRO TIP: Make my coconut whipped cream first and then use the rest of the liquid portion in the matcha cream filling.

And finally, you get delicious creamy coconut whipped cream!

HOW TO SERVE HEALTHY CHOCOLATE MATCHA CHEESECAKE

To serve: thaw the vegan matcha cheesecake for ~15 minutes at room temperature to get the best texture.

Allowing your no bake cheesecake to sit out longer will make it creamier. But, don't let it sit for too long or it will lose its shape!

Top with coconut whipped cream and enjoy!

HOW TO STORE HEALTHY VEGAN MATCHA CHEESECAKE

Store the rest of the mini cheesecakes in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 30 days.

I like to store mine in a container lined with parchment paper. The parchment paper prevents the cheesecake from sticking to the container and breaking.

FAQ'S

Frequently asked questions about my healthy Vegan Chocolate Matcha Cheesecake.

CAN I MAKE A LARGE VEGAN CHOCOLATE MATCHA CHEESECAKE INSTEAD OF MINI SIZE?

Yes! Simply add all crust and filling ingredients into a large mold rather than dividing between smaller ones. The larger the mold, the thinner your cheesecake will be.

WHY USE RAW CASHEWS AND NOT ROASTED IN VEGAN CHEESECAKE?

Roasted nuts contain fewer antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and may contain damaged fats. Raw cashews are higher in nutrition and contain more fat, which is better for a creamy texture.

Roasting also reduces the shelf life of cashews, because the roasting process changes the fat composition, making it more vulnerable to oxidation during storage.

Most importantly, raw cashews are able to blend into a creamy smooth texture for cheesecakes and tarts.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COCOA AND CACAO POWDER?

Cacao is the raw and minimally processed cocoa bean. It is highest in essential nutrients. Cocoa is highly processed and has much less nutrition.

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