Matcha Tiramisu
A Japanese-inspired take on the Italian classic, featuring green tea-infused ladyfingers and a creamy mascarpone cheese mixture.
Ingredients
- ●1/2 cup red bean paste
- ●1 package aerated pastryfor ladyfingers
- ●8 oz mascarpone cheese
- ●1 cup heavy cream
- ●2 tsp matcha powder
- ●1 cup sugar
- ●2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ●2 eggs
- ●1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, matcha powder, and sugar until stiff peaks form.
- 2
Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee for about 3-5 seconds on each side. They should be soft and pliable but not too wet.
- 3
In a large serving dish, create a layer of ladyfingers. You can trim them to fit the dish.
- 4
Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 5
Repeat the layering process, starting with the ladyfingers, then the mascarpone mixture, and finally another layer of ladyfingers.
- 6
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- 7
Just before serving, sift some matcha powder over the top of the tiramisu.
- 8
Cut into slices and serve chilled.