Matcha Tiramisu

Matcha Tiramisu is a simple dessert that consists of rich and creamy mascarpone custard, with light and airy matcha-soaked lady fingers. We love traditional recipes with an Asian twist, and this one is the perfect dessert to make ahead of a large gathering.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Asian, Asian Fusion, Japanese

Keyword matcha, tiramisu

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 5

Chill Time 4

Servings servings

Calories 467kcal

Ingredients

Matcha

1/2 cup water 175 F degrees
1 tsp matcha

Mascarpone Custard

3 large egg yolk room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar divided
1 1/2 cup heavy cream
9.7 oz mascarpone 275 g
2 tsp vanilla extract

Assembly

20 ladyfingers more or less, depending on your dish
2 tbsp matcha for dusting

Instructions

Matcha

Mix 1 tsp of matcha with 1/3 of boiling water at 175 F degrees. Whisk until the powder dissolves, and set aside to cool down.

Mascarpone Custard

In a medium heat proof bowl, whisk you 3 egg yolk and 3 tbsp of sugar until combined. Once combined, put over a small sauce pan with simmering water, and whisk with an electric whisker for about 3-5 minutes at medium speed, or until the mixture reaches a temperature of 160ºF (71ºC).
Put your egg yolk mixture over a bowl of ice to let it cool.
In a medium bowl, add your room temperature mascarpone. With a spatula, gently mix until it softens a little. Slowly pour your egg yolk mixture and gently fold together.
In a large bowl, pour heavy cream, vanilla extract and the rest of the sugar. With an electric mixer, whisk together until it has the consistency of whipped cream, or you're able to create stiff peaks.
Add half of your mascarpone mixture in with the whipped cream and gently fold. Once combined, add the other half and repeat step.

Assembly

Using a 10 x 7 inch dish, quickly dip the top and bottom of your ladyfingers in the matcha tea mixture, approx. 1-2 seconds on each side, and place at the bottom of your dish.
Put 10 matcha-soaked lady fingers for your first layer.
Put half of your mascarpone custard and spread evenly with a spatula.
Repeat steps, creating second layer of 10 ladyfingers, and top with mascarpone custard.
Let your tiramisu chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Once ready to serve, dust 2 tbsp of matcha powder with a strainer.

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