Matcha Tiramisu (Printable View)

Airy matcha tiramisu: soaked ladyfingers layered with whipped mascarpone and a vibrant green tea infusion, chilled and dusted with matcha.

# What You'll Need:

→ Matcha Mixture

01 - 2 tablespoons Japanese matcha powder
02 - 250 ml hot water (about 1 cup)
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

→ Mascarpone Cream

04 - 3 large egg yolks
05 - 80 g granulated sugar (about ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon)
06 - 250 g mascarpone cheese, chilled
07 - 200 ml heavy cream, chilled

→ To Assemble

08 - 200 g ladyfingers (about 24 pieces)
09 - Extra matcha powder, for dusting

# How to Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together matcha powder, hot water, and 2 tablespoons sugar until fully dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
02 - In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 80 g sugar over a pot of gently simmering water (bain-marie) until pale and thick, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the mascarpone until smooth. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
04 - Fold the cooled egg yolk mixture into the mascarpone until combined. Gently fold in the whipped cream until smooth and airy.
05 - Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled matcha mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
06 - Arrange half of the soaked ladyfingers in a single layer at the bottom of a serving dish (approx. 20x20 cm).
07 - Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
08 - Repeat with the remaining ladyfingers and top with the rest of the mascarpone cream.
09 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
10 - Before serving, dust generously with additional matcha powder.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Your guests will rave over the eye-catching color and the fusion of delicate flavors.
  • Even if you don’t consider yourself a matcha expert, the easy steps and creamy layers will make you feel like a pastry pro.
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  • If you let the ladyfingers soak too long, they dissolve into mush and wreck the beautiful layers.
  • Chilling the assembled tiramisu for a full night gives you a dramatically better texture—don’t rush this step even if you’re eager.
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  • Always use a metal or glass bowl for whipping cream to keep things cold and stable.
  • Sifting a final layer of matcha at the table right before serving makes every slice dramatic and freshly fragrant.
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