Matcha Tiramisu

Matcha Tiramisu

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Experience a fusion of Italian and Japanese flavors in this Matcha Tiramisu, inspired by Kyoto's Maccha House café. This version swaps traditional espresso for matcha green tea, bringing a fresh twist to the classic dessert. With layers of matcha-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, you can now recreate this café favorite at home.

4 hrs 4 min cook time
20 min prep
Servings
2
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Ingredients

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Cream

Lady Fingers

Directions

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  • Place egg yolks and granulated sugar in a bowl and set over boiling water. Whisk egg yolks and granulated sugar until most of the sugar is dissolved. Then using an electric mixer, whip until thick.
    • 8 egg yolks (112 g)
    • ⅓ cup sugar (64 g)
  • Whip mascarpone in a separate bowl with electric mixer until it is a smooth texture.
    • 1 cup mascarpone (226 g)
  • Add whipped mascarpone to the egg yolk mixture. Gently fold until not lumpy.
    • In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with electric mixer until soft peaks have formed. Then, gently fold the whipped cream into the whipped mascarpone and egg mixture.
      • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240 g)
    • To prepare the matcha, boil water to 175F (80 C). Boil and cool for 5 minutes if you are not able to check or set temperature.
      • In a bowl, sift matcha powder through a sieve. The sifting helps prevent clumping. Pour the hot water into the bowl with the matcha. Whisk vigorously until smooth and frothy.
        • 4 ½ tsp matcha (9 g)
        • ⅝ cup water (150 g)
      • Pour the whisked matcha into a small sheet pan, and begin dipping lady fingers into matcha. Dip each lady finger for about 5 - 10 seconds and be careful not to over soak the lady fingers, otherwise they will fall apart. After dunking, start forming your first layer of matcha soaked lady fingers.
        • 15 lady fingers (125 g)
      • Pour tiramisu cream over the lady fingers to complete the first layer. I like to keep going until 2 layers are formed but you may add as many layers as desired.
        • Set the tiramisu in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.

          Notes

          How can I adjust the matcha flavor without it turning bitter?

          What can I use if I don’t have mascarpone?

          Is this safe for pregnant people or kids, and how can I reduce caffeine?

          How do I keep the ladyfingers from getting soggy or falling apart?

          How far ahead can I make this, and can it be frozen?

          Nutrition Information

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          Per serving

          Nutrient
          Amount
          % DV
          Calories
          1,455 kcal
          73%
          Fat
          114 g
          146%
          Saturated fat
          74 g
          368%
          Trans fat
          0 g
          Fiber
          0 g
          Carbohydrates
          89 g
          33%
          Sugars
          62 g
          125%
          Protein
          22 g
          44%
          Sodium
          278 mg
          12%
          Cholesterol
          990 mg
          330%

          Total (2 servings)

          Nutrient
          Amount
          % DV
          Calories
          2,910 kcal
          146%
          Fat
          228 g
          292%
          Saturated fat
          148 g
          736%
          Trans fat
          0 g
          Fiber
          0 g
          Carbohydrates
          178 g
          66%
          Sugars
          124 g
          250%
          Protein
          44 g
          88%
          Sodium
          556 mg
          24%
          Cholesterol
          1,980 mg
          660%

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