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Matcha Cheesecake with Cherries
[Vegan, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free]

NL By: Nele Liivlaid

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Matcha Cheesecake with Cherries [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Dairy Free

You’ll be enchanted by the wonderful flavor of this simple vegan matcha cake. It is moist, not too sweet and has a refreshing green tea fragrance combined with the sourness of cherries.

Ingredients You Need for Matcha Cheesecake with Cherries [Vegan, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free]

For the crust:

2 tablespoons nut or seed butter (peanut, almond, tahini, sunflower etc.)
1 tablespoon coconut flour
2 tablespoons carob powder
1 tablespoon plant milk
1/8 teaspoon Himalayan salt

For the filling:

11.3 ounces soft silken tofu
4 tablespoons plant milk
1 teaspoon matcha powder
1 1/2 tablespoons barley grass or wheatgrass powder
1/2 tablespoon mesquite powder (very similar to Peruvian carob)
1 tablespoon coconut flour
1 teaspoon psyllium powder
1 tablespoon xylitol + 15 stevia drops (or more)
1/8 teaspoon Himalayan salt
A handful of cherries (fresh or frozen), add later

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How to Prepare Matcha Cheesecake with Cherries [Vegan, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free]

First, preheat oven to 350°F.
For the crust, mix all ingredients well in a bowl or use a small food processor. Press crust into a 4 inch cake tin lined with parchment paper.
To make the filling, put all ingredients (except cherries) into blender or use a large bowl and immersion blender. Process until a well-mixed batter forms. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
Assemble the cake. First, pour half of the batter onto crust and then add about a handful of cherries (fresh or frozen). Then, pour the reminder of batter into the cake tin and spread it out evenly.
Finally, bake for 45-50 minutes and let cool completely. It’d be best to keep the cake refrigerated for a couple of hours after it’s cooled down, but it’s equally delicious at room temperature.
Optional – garnish the top of the cake with chopped dark chocolate and some matcha powder.

Notes

You can experiment with this matcha cheesecake recipe! For example, in the crust, use a mixture of nut or seed butters instead of just one variety. You can also add any superfood powders you love and that fit well into the recipe. To add more chocolaty flavor to the crust, substitute some of the carob with cocoa powder. The possibilities are almost endless!

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: Calories: 91 | Carbs: 6 g | Fat: 5 g | Protein: 5 g |

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.