
Matcha Cheesecake
Indulge in a delightful fusion of flavours with this Vegan Matcha Cheesecake. The crust, made from a blend of vegan cinnamon bun-flavored Oreos and coconut oil, sets the stage for the creamy and vibrant filling. Follow the simple instructions to create a dessert that strikes a harmonious balance between sweetness and earthy matcha goodness.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 ½ cups vegan oreos I used cinnamon bun flavour
- 1 ½ tbsp coconut oil
For the Filling
- 1 block medium soft tofu drained
- 1 block silken tofu drained
- ½ cup monk fruit sugar (you can use agave)
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 4-5 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ salt
- 8-10 g matcha powder depends on your liking
- I used ITO EN organic matcha powder
Topping
- 2 tbsps monkfruit sugar
- 5-6 drops vanilla extract
- 4-5 drops lemon juice
- 2 g matcha powder
- ½ cup coconut cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine grounded oreo and melted coconut oil and mix well.
- Press the mixture on a baking pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for about 8-10 minutes until it sets. Allow it to cool down.
Now it’s time for the filling
- In a blender or food processor, combine the drained tofu, monk fruit sugar, melted coconut oil, lime juice, vanilla, nutritional yeast, salt and matcha powder.
- Blend the mixture really smooth.
- Pour the tofu filling on the crust we prepared.
And it’s time to bake
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are light brownish colour.
- Let the cheesecake cool down.
- Once the cheesecake has cooled, put it in the fridge for 4-5 hours.
- Now let’s make the filling:
- Blend the coconut cream, monk fruit sugar, vanilla extract, matcha powder, lemon juice drops and top it off.
Notes
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