Matcha Tiramisu
Matcha Tiramisu is a light and creamy Japanese-inspired twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring matcha-soaked ladyfingers layered with a velvety mascarpone filling. It’s an elegant make-ahead dessert with the perfect balance of sweetness and earthy green tea flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder, for dusting
- White chocolate shavings (optional)
- Fresh strawberries (optional)
- Fresh raspberries (optional)
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk the matcha powder with the hot water and optional sugar until smooth. Let it cool completely.
- Beat the mascarpone cheese until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone until fully combined.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled matcha mixture.
- Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a serving dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Dust generously with matcha powder and garnish with white chocolate shavings, berries, or mint before serving if desired.
Notes
- Dip the ladyfingers quickly to prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Culinary-grade matcha provides excellent flavor and vibrant color.
- Prepare the tiramisu a day ahead for the best texture and flavor.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze individual portions for up to 1 month and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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