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Matcha tiramisu is a no bake dessert recipe that layers green tea flavor, soft soaked biscuits, and creamy mascarpone filling into a smooth Japanese-inspired sweet. This recipe usually replaces coffee with matcha, using a whisked green tea mixture to soak ladyfingers or sponge cake while keeping the dessert light and fragrant. The cream layer can combine mascarpone, whipped cream, sugar, vanilla, or egg yolk depending on the method, creating a rich texture that balances the earthy bitterness of matcha. As the tiramisu chills, the layers soften together and the green tea flavor spreads through the cream and biscuits. The final dessert is cool, creamy, and elegant, with a gentle matcha aroma, smooth texture, and clean sweetness that works well for tea time, dinner parties, or a simple make-ahead treat.
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00:00If you're looking for a delicious Norbeck dessert that is rich, creamy and packed with
00:05matcha flavour in every bite, then look no further than this ultimate matcha tiramisu.
00:10You can also find this recipe on my website along with 400 other Japanese recipes.
00:15Just google matcha tiramisu space statue to find me.
00:19The first thing you need to do is sift one tablespoon of matcha powder into a bowl.
00:23Matcha is prone to clumping so this will break up the lumps and help it disperse more evenly into the
00:31liquid.
00:31This recipe relies mainly on the flavour of the matcha so make sure to use a good quality brand,
00:37the colour should be vibrant and the smell should be fresh.
00:44Next, add 150ml of hot water. I recommend heating the water to about 80 degrees celsius or 176 fahrenheit.
00:53This is the ideal temperature for brewing matcha. Any higher can bring out some bitterness.
00:59Whisk it until it's frothy and well combined. Using a matcha whisk is ideal, but a milk frother also works.
01:10Once it looks like this, add 2 tablespoons of sugar and continue to whisk until it has dissolved into the
01:16mixture.
01:21I'm going to transfer this to a tall rectangular container which will fit the lady fingers.
01:29Then top it off with 150ml of cold water to help cool it quickly.
01:35Set aside to cool fully while we prepare the cream.
01:40The next step is making a sugar syrup.
01:43400g of granulated sugar into a saucepan and add 120ml of water.
01:50Heat on medium and mix it to dissolve the sugar.
01:57Once it's dissolved, stop mixing and leave it to bubble over medium to medium-low heat
02:03until it reaches 120 degrees celsius or 248 fahrenheit.
02:11It's important to check the temperature regularly using a thermometer. We're aiming to get the sugar to
02:17firm bowl temperature if you're using a candy thermometer.
02:21While you wait, separate 4 eggs and place the yolks into a heat-proof bowl.
02:27Give them a light whisk to break them before adding the sugar.
02:33As soon as your syrup reaches 120 degrees, take off the heat and slowly pour it into the egg yolks
02:40while whisking.
02:42Make sure to use high speed on the whisk and pour the syrup slowly so that no lumps of cooked
02:49egg can form in the mixture.
02:52This will make the final result rich and creamy with good stability from the heated sugar.
02:59Once all of the sugar syrup is added, continue to whip on a medium-high speed until it's pale and
03:05doubled in size.
03:06You should be able to draw ribbons that slowly sink into the mixture.
03:11If the ribbons disappear too quickly, you need to whip it for longer.
03:15This looks good to me, so I'm going to set that aside and prepare the rest of the mascarpone cream.
03:24Next, I have 400 grams of mascarpone cheese in a large bowl.
03:28Make sure it's nice and soft so that it's easy to mix.
03:32Because I want this tiramisu to have plenty of match flavour, I'm adding 2 tablespoons of match powder.
03:38Again, I'm sifting it to remove lumps.
03:45Roughly mix it into the mascarpone.
03:47This is just to stop matcha from flying everywhere when we whip it in a minute.
03:56Finally, I'm adding 200ml of heavy cream.
04:04And I'm going to whip everything together until it forms firm peaks.
04:09I know that heavy cream is not a traditional ingredient in classic tiramisu, but I really
04:15love the texture it adds to this dessert.
04:18If you wanted to make it more like Italian tiramisu, you could swap the heavy cream for
04:23the leftover egg whites and whip them until stiff. Just make sure you're using pasteurised eggs if
04:30you do this. And keep in mind that the texture will be lighter and fluffier than what you see in
04:36my recipe.
04:40Once it looks like this, pour the mixture into the bowl.
04:51And fold them together until the colour is smooth and even.
04:55The cream will seem a bit loose at this point, so it's not pipeable,
04:59but it will firm up after it's chilled in the fridge.
05:06Finally, it's time to assemble, so dip the ladyfingers into the cold matter from earlier,
05:11and arrange them at the bottom of your chosen container with the sugar-coated side facing up.
05:20Make sure you give the matcha a quick whisk before you start because the matcha powder sinks to the
05:26bottom during the resting period. You should only dip the ladyfingers for about 1-2 seconds.
05:32Any longer than that will make them too soggy.
05:36Once you've covered the bottom, sprinkle the ladyfingers with matcha powder.
05:44And pour half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the top.
05:48Smooth it out, then you simply repeat the layers with the rest of ladyfingers and cream.
05:56I'm using a square cake pan with a removable base for this video, but any container that holds a
06:04volume of about 3.5 litres will work fine. I lined the pan with baking paper because I was worried
06:12about leaks, but in the end, it wasn't necessary at all, so I actually recommend not using it.
06:19I won't use it next time.
06:23For the full written recipe, detailed tips, and background information, check out the link
06:28to my website in the description below. You can read at your own pace or print it out for easy
06:33reference.
06:38Once you've completed your layers, smooth out the top, cover it, and store it in the fridge for at
06:45least 6 hours. Overnight if you have time. This one has been tilling in the fridge overnight.
06:57Sprinkle it with a generous dusting of matcha powder right before serving.
07:19The ultimate rich and creamy match flavoured tiramisu, one of my favourite fusion desserts.
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07:32I hope you enjoyed this video. If you'd like to read the written version of this recipe,
07:36you can find it on my blog. The link is on the screen. If you love this video,
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07:44Thanks so much for watching and I hope to see you in the next one.
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