Matcha Tiramisu (Printer-friendly)

Airy mascarpone layers and matcha-soaked ladyfingers create a chilled, elegant green-tea dessert.

# 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.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The matcha twist is a clever secret that perks up even the most tired dessert table.
  • I was surprised by how light and not-too-sweet it turned out—perfect for people who usually don’t like classic tiramisu.
02 -
  • Once, I over-soaked the ladyfingers and ended up with a green-tinged pudding rather than distinct layers—dip quickly and move on.
  • Letting the finished tiramisu chill overnight really deepens the matcha flavor and makes for cleaner slices.
03 -
  • Sift your matcha powder twice to avoid little green clumps in the cream or dusting.
  • Briefly chill your mixing bowls before whipping the cream for quicker, fluffier peaks.
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