Japanese-Italian Fusion Matcha Tiramisu

Transform your dessert experience with this elegant matcha tiramisu, where vibrant Japanese green tea meets classic Italian sophistication. This stunning no-bake dessert combines the earthy depth of premium matcha powder with light, creamy layers that create a memorable fusion of flavors.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

The delicate balance of sweet cream and intense matcha creates an unforgettable dessert perfect for special occasions. Each slice reveals beautiful layers of green-tinted mascarpone cream and soft ladyfingers, all crowned with a striking flower-patterned top dusted with matcha powder.

Ingredients

For the Cream Layer:

• 500g mascarpone cheese, room temperature
• 300ml heavy cream
• 100g granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons premium matcha powder, plus extra for dusting
• 1 teaspoon alcohol free vanilla extract

For the Base:

• 24-30 ladyfinger cookies
• 2 cups strong green tea, cooled
• 2 tablespoons matcha powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar

For Garnish:

• Extra matcha powder for dusting
• Crushed pistachios
• Fresh mint leaves

Special Equipment

• 8-inch springform pan
• Electric mixer
• Fine mesh sieve
• Piping bag with flower tip
• Offset spatula

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dipping Solution:
   • Whisk together cooled green tea, 2 tablespoons matcha powder, and sugar until well combined
   • Transfer to a shallow dish for easy dipping
2. Create the Cream Mixture:
   • Beat mascarpone until smooth
   • Whip heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form
   • Sift matcha powder into the cream mixture
   • Fold mascarpone into the matcha cream until fully incorporated
   • Reserve 1/3 of the mixture for decoration
3. Assembly:
   • Line springform pan with parchment paper
   • Quickly dip ladyfingers in tea mixture
   • Create base layer with cookies
   • Spread half the cream mixture
   • Repeat layers
   • Smooth top layer with offset spatula
4. Decoration:
   • Transfer reserved cream to piping bag
   • Pipe flower pattern on top
   • Dust with matcha powder
   • Sprinkle crushed pistachios in center
   • Garnish with mint leaves
5. Setting:
   • Refrigerate for minimum 6 hours, preferably overnight
   • Keep chilled until serving

Expert Tips

• Use room temperature mascarpone to prevent lumps
• Don’t oversoak the ladyfingers
• Sift matcha powder to prevent clumps
• Chill bowl and beaters for better cream whipping
• Create clean layers using an offset spatula

Storage Instructions

Store covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors develop beautifully after 24 hours, making this an ideal make-ahead dessert for special occasions.

Nutritional Information

(Per serving, based on 8 servings)

• Calories: 425
• Protein: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fat: 28g
• Fiber: 1g