Ingredients
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- 1 cup high-quality matcha powder
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- 12 ladyfingers
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (or green tea powder for dusting)
Instructions
- Brew and cool one cup of strong coffee.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together softened mascarpone cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually sift in matcha powder while whisking until well combined.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee for 1-2 seconds to soak without becoming soggy.
- In a rectangular dish, layer half of the matcha mixture followed by half of the dipped ladyfingers.
- Spread the remaining mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers and smooth the top.
- Dust with cocoa powder and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor.
- Experiment with different milk alternatives instead of coffee for a unique flavor profile.
- Chill overnight to enhance flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian/Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg