Matcha Tiramisu (Printable)

Airy matcha tiramisu with mascarpone cream and matcha-soaked ladyfingers; chill for a delicate Japanese-Italian finish.

# 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.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The gentle bitterness of matcha keeps every bite from becoming too sweet, a secret weapon for impressing friends who claim they don’t like desserts.
  • It’s a forgiving recipe that looks fancy but comes together quickly and always creates conversation around the table.
02 -
  • If you soak the ladyfingers too long, they disintegrate completely—a swift dip is all you need.
  • Sifting your matcha right into the water prevents clumps and a chalky aftertaste, turning the soak silk-smooth.
03 -
  • Use a fine mesh strainer to dust the matcha so you don’t end up with bitter clumps in one spot.
  • A flexible spatula makes gentle folding easier, preserving all that precious air in the cream.
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