Vegan Matcha Kiwi Cheesecake Tart
Made with Let's Do Organic Heavy Coconut Cream and Native Forest Organic Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil by @delight.fuel
This smooth and creamy vegan matcha kiwi tart is at gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and vegan.
Servings: 8-10 slices Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 20 min Additional time: 2 hours Crust:
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1½ cups gluten-free oats
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½ cup raw almonds
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5 tbsp Native Forest Organic Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil (melted)
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2 tbsp maple syrup
Matcha Kiwi Cheesecake Layer
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1½ cans Let's Do Organic Heavy Coconut Cream or coconut milk (solid part*)
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⅓ cup light agave/maple syrup
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2 tbsp Native Forest Organic Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil
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1½ cup cashews (soaked)**
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1 fresh kiwi (peeled)
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1 tbsp matcha powder
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350F and grease an 8 inch tart pan with melted coconut oil.
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For the crust add oats and almonds into a food processor. Pulse until combined and add maple syrup and coconut oil. Process into a moist mixture. Firmly press dough into the tart and press up on the sides as well. Bake for about 10-15 minutes until the crust appears golden brown. Let sit for about 5-10 minutes and then transfer onto a cooling rack.
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In the meantime prepare kiwi matcha creme. In a small saucepan add coconut cream, agave/maple syrup, coconut oil and matcha powder. Heat over low heat until combined and set aside.
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Add cooled down coconut mixture, fresh kiwi and soaked cashews into a food processor or high speed blender and process for about 5-10 minutes until completely smooth.
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Pour mixture into the tart. Refrigerate for about 2-3 hours or freeze for 30 minutes to 1 hour until tart has set.
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Garnish with fresh kiwi and serve immediately.
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Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to two days.
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Notes *refrigerate coconut milk/cream overnight and use solid part only for recipe. **soak cashews overnight or for at least 4 hours.