Description
A light yet indulgent fusion dessert combining Italian Matcha Tiramisu structure with Japanese matcha flavor. Layers of matcha-soaked ladyfingers and creamy matcha mascarpone create a vibrant, earthy-sweet treat inspired by a Japanese café experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup hot water (- ~175°F, not boiling)
- 3 tbsp matcha powder (- Sifted)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese (- Room temp)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (- Cold)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp matcha powder (- Sifted)
- ⅛ tsp salt (- Enhances matcha)
- 24–30 ladyfingers (- Savoiardi preferred)
- additional matcha powder (- For dusting)
- white chocolate shavings (- Optional)
Instructions
- Heat water to 175°F. Sift matcha into a bowl, whisk until dissolved, then mix in sugar and vanilla. Cool completely before using.
- Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Beat mascarpone with powdered sugar, salt, matcha, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream gently.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger 1–2 seconds per side into the cooled matcha liquid. Arrange in dish and spread half the cream. Repeat layers.
- Dust top with matcha (optional powdered-sugar barrier). Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Dust with fresh matcha, slice or spoon portions, and enjoy clean layered servings.
Notes
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian-Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg