Description
This Matcha Tiramisu is a Japanese twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring creamy mascarpone layers, fluffy matcha-soaked ladyfingers, and a dusting of vibrant green tea powder for a light yet indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder (plus more for dusting)
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 24 ladyfinger cookies (Savoiardi)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon of matcha powder with 3/4 cup of hot water until fully dissolved. Let it cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together over a double boiler until the mixture thickens and becomes pale in color (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the mascarpone and vanilla extract into the cooled egg mixture until smooth and combined.
- Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated and fluffy.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the matcha tea (do not soak), and layer them at the bottom of a serving dish or individual cups.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat the layers with remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Before serving, dust the top with matcha powder using a fine sieve.
Notes
- Use high-quality matcha for better flavor and color.
- Do not over-soak the ladyfingers or the dessert will become soggy.
- This dessert tastes better when chilled overnight.
- Use pasteurized eggs for safety if concerned about raw yolks.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
