Matcha Tiramisu with White Chocolate Layers
This twist on a classic tiramisu uses matcha green tea powder for a unique flavor, layered with a creamy white chocolate mascarpone filling. It’s both beautiful and delicious!
Cook time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1.5 tablespoons matcha powder
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup white chocolate melted and cooled
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 24 ladyfingers about 24
- 0 matcha powder for dusting
- 0 white chocolate shavings, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk matcha powder with hot water and sugar until dissolved. Let it cool to room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, melted white chocolate, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger in the matcha mixture and layer them in a dish. Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the rest of the mascarpone cream.
- Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to let the flavors meld. Before serving, dust with matcha powder and sprinkle white chocolate shavings on top.