What are the four main ingredients in these Matcha Cashew Cups?

The core ingredients are dark chocolate bars, cashews, maple syrup, and matcha green tea powder. Grey salt is an optional topping for flavor.

How long do these Matcha Cashew Cups need to set in the freezer?

After assembling, the cups require 30-45 minutes in the freezer to become completely hard before they can be gently removed from their moulds.

Do I need to pre-soak the cashews before processing them for the filling?

The recipe does not require pre-soaking; simply process the cashews in a food processor until they begin to break down and form a butter, then add the maple syrup and matcha.

How should I store leftover 4-Ingredient Matcha Cashew Cups?

These cups should be stored in your freezer to maintain their firm texture and freshness, as they are designed to be enjoyed right away from a chilled state.

Can I melt the dark chocolate in a microwave instead of a double boiler?

While a double boiler is specified for even melting, you can carefully melt the chocolate in a microwave, stirring frequently in short bursts to prevent burning and ensure a smooth consistency.

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4-Ingredient Matcha Cashew Cups
[Vegan]

HT By: Hallie and Reya Tobias

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Raw, vegan, and gluten-free treats and cakes. Hallie and Reya Tobias are the founders of Nibs... Read More

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Eight round vegan matcha cashew cups, dark chocolate shells, with a light sprinkle of grey salt on top, arranged on a plate.

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Ingredients You Need for 4-Ingredient Matcha Cashew Cups [Vegan]

3 dark chocolate bars
1/2 cup cashews
1 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
Grey salt, for topping

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How to Prepare 4-Ingredient Matcha Cashew Cups [Vegan]

Using a double boiler, melt the chocolate bars down, stirring constantly.
Spoon a little melted chocolate into the bottom of 8 silicon cupcake moulds — enough to cover the bottom.
Place in the freezer for 15 minutes to harden. Leave the remaining melted chocolate in the double boiler with the heat off so that it stays melted.
In the meantime, process the cashews in your food processor until they begin to break down and form a butter. Add the maple syrup and matcha to the cashews and process to combine.
When the chocolate in the moulds has hardened, remove from the freezer. Take about 2 teaspoons worth of the cashew-matcha mixture and form a small ball. Place the ball in the center of the cupcake mould and press down slightly. Make sure there is space between the cashew-matcha mixture and the cupcake mould.
Spoon the remaining melted chocolate on top of the cashew-matcha mixture in all 8 cups. Make sure the mixture is completely covered and no green is showing. Sprinkle a tiny bit of grey salt on top of each cup.
Return the moulds to your freezer for 30-45 minutes, until completely hard.
Gently remove the cups from the moulds by peeling down one side of the silicon mould and pushing the cup up from the bottom.
Enjoy right away and store in your freezer.