It took me forever to try raw vegan cheesecakes with cashews. And it took me even longer to try matcha. But finally here I am making these delicious mini matcha cheesecakes! :-)
A couple of months ago, I made vegan strawberry cheesecake for the first time and I was thrilled how delicious they turned out. I still think it’s kinda crazy that nuts can produce something this creamy!
I’ve been pretty skeptical about cashew-based desserts at first, but let me tell you they’re just amazing! And also the recipe is really easy if you got a good blender or food processor. I still can’t believe it took me this long to finally give them a try. And they’re still sooo many flavors to taste, for example chocolate! Oh my gosh, I probably really need to exercise more often, so I can eat all these delicious vegan desserts without putting on massive amounts of weight. Haha, I guess that’s probably the downside of having a food blog, right?
So back to matcha. I’ve heard so many good thinks about it in the last years, so I just had to try it myself. It’s not only packed with antioxidants, but also provides tons of vitamins such as zinc, magnesium, Vitamin C , selenium, and chromium. It’s also said to prevent disease, lower cholesterol and blood sugar. You can either just drink it or use it in desserts and baked goods. I also can’t wait to have my first matcha latte with almond milk!
For the base I used almonds, dates, and popped amaranth. If it’s hard for you to find popped amaranth, you can also use popped quinoa or just leave it out. Allow the vegan mini matcha cheesecakes to warm up for about 30 minutes before you serve them. If it’s really hot outside, they are, however, also great frozen. You can store them in the freezer for up to two weeks. The vegan mini matcha cheesecakes are even better with dark chocolate and pistachios on top.
Well I hope you guys all have a great start into the week! As always, I love hearing from you! :-)
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- 1 cup cashews
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (use only the hard, creamy part)
- 2 tablespoons agave
- 1.5 teaspoons matcha
Ingredients
For the cream layer:
To garnish
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- Soak the cashews for 4-6 hours.
- Place the almonds into a food processor and blend until they are nicely crushed. Then add the dates and the popped amaranth and blend again until a sticky mixture forms. Press it into six silicone muffin cups and put in the freezer until you're done with the cheesecake layer.
- Then make the cheesecake layer: Drain the cashews and put them together with the coconut milk and agave in a food processor and blend until it becomes creamy and smooth. Then add the matcha and blend for another minute.
- Pour it evenly on the base layer and freeze for about 4-6 hours.
- Allow the mini cheesecakes to warm up for about 30 minutes.
Wow! Loving these mini matcha cheesecakes, Sina! I completely agree that cashew-based desserts are just amazing! Super yummy!
Thanks, Anu! :-) So happy to hear that you like them! I still can’t believe that nuts can produce something this creamy! ;-)
I love matcha as a flavouring for pretty much anything. These look so beautiful, I’m not sure I could bring myself to eat them. I’ve made cashew nut butter which is fabulous and truffles but haven’t got around to trying a cheesecake yet. It’s on my list.
Haha! I know what you mean, Choclette. As a kid, I always got chocolate bunnies for Easter, but I could never bring myself to eat them because I always thought they were way too cute. ;-)
These look fantastic Sina! I admit, I haven’t done the cashew cheesecake thing either yet! Even though cashews are one of my favorite foods!
Thanks, Rebecca! :-) If you like cashews, I’m sure you’d love cashew cheesecake as well! It’s so delicious and easy to make!
I love raw vegan cheesecake- it’s SO good and these look amazing!
Thanks, Annmarie! :-) I love that it’s so much easier to make than traditional cheesecake!
These look amazing, and how neat that they are vegan!
Thanks, Trish! :-)
Oh wow these look amazing! I must say your photography is killer BTW! Great recipe.
Thanks so much, Lindsey! So happy to hear that you like it. I’m sometimes still struggling when I take food pictures, but it got a lot better recently! :-)
These look delicious! I love matcha green tea.. never thought about putting it in a dessert though. I’m gonna have to give these a try!
Thanks, Evi! I’ve wanted to try matcha for such a long time, but somehow I never did. But better later than never! :-)
These look gorgeous! I haven’t tried matcha yet, but I really want to! I’m not super into tea, so I’ve been hesitant, but these little cheesecakes are pushing me even more towards trying it :)
Thanks, Natalie! I totally know what you mean. I’ve heard so much about it, but somehow I just never tried it. I’m so glad I finally did! But there’re still so many recipes with matcha on my list. :-)
These look so divine! I’ve wanted to try matcha for a while now. I definitely think I have to now. Yummy!
Thanks, Amanda! :-) I’m glad I finally tried it and I can’t wait to make more recipes with matcha!
I’ve never made a vegan cheesecake before, in fact very little of my food is vegan, but they look divine. Gorgeous photography too.
Thanks, George! So glad to hear that you like them! :-)
These are simply gorgeous! The colors are so so pretty! I really need to get my hands on some matcha. I have heard only amazing things and I need to try it!
Thanks, Jenn! :-) Yes, I’ve heard so much about it too. Can’t wait to try more recipes!
These look amazing Sina! I love the idea of using popped amaranth in the base, awesome idea!
Thanks so much, Crystal! So glad you like them! :-)
Matcha is my favorite tea. I’ve used it in cupcakes and smoothies before, but never vegan cheesecake. I love this recipe, Sina.
Thanks, Linda! This was one of my first recipes with matcha, so I can’t wait to make more with it! :-)
These look so cute! Love that you used matcha! Great pictures! Pinned!
Thanks, Mira! :-) So glad that you like them!
I was shocked the first time I had cashew pudding! It was delicious! These cheesecakes are next on my “Make ASAP” list! YUM.
Haha! I totally know what you mean, Stacey! I was so skeptical about it at first, but cashew desserts are just awesome. So easy to make and really delicious! :-) Let me know how you liked them. ;-)
They look so delicious! And they’re healthy too. I must try!
Thanks! So happy to hear that you like the recipe! :-)
Yep, cashews make incredibly creamy desserts. They’re the best. And matcha boosts your metabolism, so this dessert is super healthy! No exercise needed. :)
Haha! I absolutely agree with you, Mir! :-)
These green tea cheesecakes look absolutely heavenly. Mouthwatering photos, Sina. Shared everywhere!!!
Thanks so much for sharing, Angie! :-)
Mmmm, raw cheesecakes are my favourite things to make! I’ve always wanted to make a dessert with matcha powder. These look perfect! I definitely need to try them :D
Thanks, Harriet! :-) It took me forever as well, but I guess better late than never. ;-)
I adore matcha desserts! Love the cashew filling, it looks so creamy and delicious!
Thanks, Kelly! :-) I can’t wait to make more matcha desserts!
These look so delicious! Definitely trying the recipe, thank you!
Thanks, Cynthia! :-) You’re more than welcome. ;-)
“Popped amaranth” sounds so decadent and exotic to me. Love that! I haven’t used that grain before but I bet it’s amazing. Pair that with my favorite matcha and I’m sold! Beautiful pictures Sina…can’t wait to try this.
Haha! It really isn’t as decadent as it sounds, Michaell! ;-) I love eating it for breakfast with oats and fruits because it contains lots of iron. This was one if my first recipes with matcha, but I can’t wait to make more desserts with it! :-)
YUMM!! I love cheesecake.
So glad you like them, Jasmine! I totally agree with you, cheesecake is awesome! :-)
I want and/or need this in my life! I love matcha, and cheesecake is awesome, so this combination is perfect!
Haha! I totally agree with you, Farrah! :-)
Wow. Those look incredible. I am blown away that you could create vegan cheesecakes. Bless you. :)
Thanks, Claire! :-) I know, it’s so crazy that nuts can produce something this delicious and creamy!
These are so pretty! And green is my favourite colour, so I think these are especially cute! Never tried matcha in cheesecake, but I need to try it!
Thanks, Annie! :-) Yeah, I love green too. It always reminds me of spring, which is actually my favorite season. It took me forever to try matcha, but it’s totally worth it! ;-)
So glad you tried matcha! I really enjoy it – for drinking, baking, putting it into breakfast…Those little cheesecakes sound delicious!
Thanks, Kat! :-) I’m so happy I finally gave it a try and I can’t wait to make more recipes with it!
I am putting this on my must make list. They look delicious
Glad you like it, Christine! :-)
These sound amazing ^^ Is there anything that I can use to substitute Amaranth ?
Thanks so much! :-) You could use quinoa instead or you can also just leave it out. I made them before without it and it tastes really good as well. ;-)
Looks fabulous! I love cheesecake – and so wonderful you included a “printable”!
Thanks, Clare! So happy to hear that you like them! :-)
They look so delicious Sina :D I love using matcha powder in desserts. It gives the most beautiful colour and a little goes a long way!
Thanks, Nadia! So glad you like it! I actually just started baking and cooking with matcha, but I can’t wait to make more delicious desserts with it! :-)
I have to try this! Especially with the raspberries!!!
Glad you like it, Maya! :-)
Sina, these are gorgeous. I was just making a matcha dessert today for the first time — so delicious. Love the flavor. Big love for your cute little cheesecakes <3
Thanks, Audrey! :-) I totally agree with you! Matcha is so good!
Hi Sina, I was just returning the visit when I saw this delicious “cheesecake” recipe They look adorable!
Thanks, Azu! So great to hear that you like them! :-)