Matcha Tiramisu
A Japanese twist on the classic Italian dessert, Matcha Tiramisu combines layers of matcha-soaked ladyfingers with a creamy mascarpone filling for a light, earthy, and indulgent treat.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 tbsp matcha powder (plus more for dusting)
- 2 tbsp sugar (for matcha mixture)
- 16–20 ladyfinger biscuits
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup sugar (for cream mixture)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- Optional: white chocolate shavings for garnish
- In a bowl, whisk hot water, matcha powder, and 2 tbsp sugar until fully dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream, 1/3 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until smooth and combined.
- Quickly dip ladyfingers into the matcha mixture and layer them in the bottom of a serving dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Dust with additional matcha powder before serving. Garnish with white chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Do not soak ladyfingers too long to avoid sogginess.
- Chill overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Use high-quality matcha for vibrant color and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Matcha Tiramisu, Japanese dessert, no-bake tiramisu, mascarpone, green tea dessert