• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Numi Tea Blog

Join our movement for a better world.

  • Activating Purpose
  • Tea Life
  • DIY
  • Shop NumiTea.com
  • Shop Amazon

Citrus Matcha Cheesecake Bites

by Numi Tea'm Leave a Comment

Matcha fans are creating ways to enjoy this flavorful, antioxidant powerhouse in lattes, smoothies, desserts and more.

Matcha fans will enjoy the bite-sized deliciousness of these miniature gluten-free cheesecakes.

For this recipe, we were inspired by Hannah‘s Matcha Shortbread recipe—you can’t go wrong with a shortbread crust. These gluten-free Citrus Matcha Cheesecake Bites are easy to make and sure to be a hit at gatherings.

ENJOY!

Citrus Matcha Cheescake Bites Citrus Matcha Cheescake Bites

Citrus Matcha Cheesecake Bites
 
Print
Author: Numi Organic Tea
Recipe type: Dessert
Ingredients
  • CRUST:
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 6 tablespoons softened butter or shortening
  • 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Numi Organic Citrus Matcha
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • -----------------------------
  • FILLING:
  • 2 8-ounce packages softened cream cheese
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
  1. CRUST: Mix all ingredients until combined. Line a cupcake pan with paper or parchment baking cups. Fill each cup with crust, pressing firmly to approximately ½ inch thickness. Bake at 350 degrees for 6-10 minutes or until edges are golden. Remove from oven and let cool while you prepare the filling.
  2. FILLING: Mix softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and lemon zest until blended. Add eggs and mix until blended. Fill each cup with approximately 1-inch of filling. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until center of each cup is nearly set. Let cool then remove from cups.
  3. GARNISH: Dust with matcha powder and adorn with fruit.
3.5.3226

 

Previous Post: « Beyond Meatless Monday
Next Post: Moroccan Mint Matcha Latte (+ Latte Art Tips) »

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Numi Organic White Rose Tea

Shop our Amazon Store >

Wander with Purpose tea gift set
Shop Gifts >

Numi Organic Aged Earl Grey tea

Shop Tea Bags >

Numi Organic Chinese Breakfast tea

Shop Loose Tea >

numi organic hibiscus tea

Shop Herbal Tea >

Numi Organic Ceremonial Matcha

Shop Matcha >

Numi Organic Dash of Salt Drinking Chocolate

Shop Drinking Chocolates >

Join Our Communi’Tea

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2023 Numi, Inc. · About Numi · Shop Online · Store Locater · Contact

 

Loading Comments...