Description
Matcha Tiramisu is a Japanese inspired twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring delicate ladyfingers soaked in vibrant matcha syrup and layered with creamy mascarpone filling. Elegant, refreshing, and perfectly balanced between sweetness and earthy green tea flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons marsala wine (optional)
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 24 ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar together.
- Place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and whisk continuously until mixture reaches 160°F for safety.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Whip heavy cream with a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, beat mascarpone until smooth.
- Fold cooled egg mixture into mascarpone until combined.
- Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until light and airy.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk matcha powder with hot water until smooth.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into matcha mixture and arrange in an 8×8-inch dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone cream evenly over the first layer.
- Repeat with a second layer of dipped ladyfingers and remaining cream.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Dust generously with matcha powder just before serving.
Notes
Use high quality matcha for best color and flavor. Dip ladyfingers quickly to avoid sogginess. Chill overnight for deeper flavor. Dust matcha just before serving to keep the green color vibrant.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Italian Japanese Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: matcha tiramisu, green tea tiramisu, matcha mascarpone cake, japanese tiramisu, no bake matcha dessert