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Matcha Tiramisu

Irresistible Matcha Tiramisu: A Creamy No-Bake Delight

This Matcha Tiramisu is a no-bake dessert that blends creamy mascarpone with earthy matcha, making it a must-try for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Matcha Soak
  • 2 tablespoons Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder Culinary grade is a suitable substitute.
  • 1 cup Hot Water Ensure water is at 175°F / 80°C.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Can be swapped with a sugar alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Dark Rum or Mirin For a non-alcoholic version, use white grape juice or extra water.
Cream Mixture
  • 8 ounces Mascarpone Cheese Cream cheese can be used for a tangier taste.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Keep very cold for easier whipping.
  • 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar No common substitutes.
  • 1 tablespoon Matcha Powder Sifted for incorporation.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract No fine substitutes for best results.
Assembly
  • 1 package Italian Ladyfingers (Savoiardi) Use only hard, sugar-crusted types for optimal soaking.
  • to taste Extra Matcha Powder for dusting Elevates presentation.

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • 8x8-inch dish
  • Fine-mesh sieve

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Sift the matcha powder into a medium bowl and stir in granulated sugar and hot water until frothy.
  2. In a chilled mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, sifted matcha powder, and vanilla extract. Whip until stiff peaks form.
  3. Dip ladyfingers into the cooled matcha soak for exactly 2 seconds and layer them in the bottom of the dish.
  4. Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers. Smooth evenly.
  5. Repeat the layering process with another layer of ladyfingers followed by the remaining cream mixture.
  6. Cover and chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  7. Dust with extra matcha powder before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This dessert is best served chilled. Use high-quality matcha for the best flavor. Avoid overheating the water used for soaking ladyfingers to prevent bitterness in matcha.

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