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Vegan Matcha Nama Chocolate

Vegan Matcha Nama Chocolate

5 from 1 vote
Author: Thomas Pagot
Vegan matcha truffles inspired by Japanese Nama chocolate! Packed with matcha and vanilla, these rich and creamy chocolates require just 5 ingredients!
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Chilling Time : 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time : 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 18 squares
Calories 78 kcal

Ingredients
 

Cashew Cream

  • 1/2 cup raw cashews soaked overnight
  • 1/2 cup water

Matcha Nama Chocolate

Instructions
 

Cashew Cream

  • Drain the soaked cashews and transfer them to a blender. Add the water and blend until fully smooth, about 1 minute. Set aside.

Matcha Nama Chocolate

  • Line two 3-inch square pastry cutters or one 3x6-inch rectangle cutter with parchment paper. Another option is to use a small baking dish.
  • Melt the cacao butter in a saucepan over low-medium heat. Remove from heat as soon as the cacao butter has melted; you do not want it to be hot.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and matcha powder. Pour in the melted cacao butter and whisk to combine. Add 1/4 cup of the cashew cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  • Whisk for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture has slightly thickened. At first, it will be very liquid, but as the cacao butter cools down, the mixture will thicken.
  • Transfer to the lined pastry cutters or baking dish, and tap the baking dish a few times on the counter to remove air bubbles.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and a half or until firm. Remove the Nama chocolate from the baking dish. Run a large knife under hot water and pat it dry with a kitchen towel. Repeat this step before every cut. Cut the chocolate into 1-inch squares.
  • Using a fine sieve mesh, sprinkle matcha powder all over the top of the squares of chocolates. Transfer the chocolate to a plate or box and store in the refrigerator. Matcha Nama chocolate is best served chilled. It will keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

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Notes

Ingredients are given in grams as measuring cacao butter by cups can be difficult.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 square | Calories: 78 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.4 g | Protein: 0.2 g | Fat: 6.1 g | Fiber: 0.1 g | Sugar: 5.2 g
Course : Candy, Sweets
Cuisine : Japanese
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