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Matcha Tiramisu on a white plate, showing layers of creamy mascarpone and matcha-soaked ladyfingers, topped with a thick dusting of matcha powder.

Matcha Tiramisu

5 from 1 vote
A light yet indulgent fusion dessert combining Italian Matcha Tiramisu structure with Japanese matcha flavor. Layers of matcha-soaked ladyfingers and creamy matcha mascarpone create a vibrant, earthy-sweet treat inspired by a Japanese café experience.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Matcha Soaking Liquid
  • 1 cup hot water - ~175°F, not boiling
  • 3 tablespoon matcha powder - Sifted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Matcha Mascarpone Cream
  • 16 oz mascarpone cheese - Room temp
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream - Cold
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon matcha powder - Sifted
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt - Enhances matcha
Assembly
  • 24–30 ladyfingers - Savoiardi preferred
  • additional matcha powder - For dusting
  • white chocolate shavings - Optional

Equipment

  • 1 9x9 inch or 8x11 inch dish (For layering tiramisu)
  • 1 Electric mixer (Hand or stand mixer)
  • 1 Fine mesh sifter (Important for matcha dusting)
  • 1 Shallow bowl (For dipping ladyfingers)
  • 1 Rubber spatula (For folding cream)
  • 1 Offset spatula (For spreading layers)

Method
 

  1. Heat water to 175°F. Sift matcha into a bowl, whisk until dissolved, then mix in sugar and vanilla. Cool completely before using.
  2. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Beat mascarpone with powdered sugar, salt, matcha, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream gently.
  3. Quickly dip each ladyfinger 1–2 seconds per side into the cooled matcha liquid. Arrange in dish and spread half the cream. Repeat layers.
  4. Dust top with matcha (optional powdered-sugar barrier). Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
  5. Dust with fresh matcha, slice or spoon portions, and enjoy clean layered servings.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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