GREEN TEA TIRAMISU

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Recipe from Scent of Green Bananas Blog, similar to a recipe by celebrity chef, Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, owner of Nobu, Matsuhisa and Ubon restaurants.

Provided by Karina A

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 egg yolks
1/3 cup white caster sugar
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cointreau liqueur or any orange-flavored liqueur
green tea powder
1 -2 cup brewed green tea, cooled
3 egg whites
ladyfinger

Steps:

  • beat the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl set over pan of simmering water, until the mixture is pale yellow. add the mascarpone cheese and beat until smooth and creamy.
  • in a separate bowl, whip the cream. add vanilla and orange liqueur.
  • in yet another bowl, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks.
  • fold the mascarpone mixture into the cream until blended.
  • add egg whites and fold gently until blended. (obv also optional).
  • dip ladyfingers into the brewed green tea, then layer them on the bottom of a serving dish. spread the creamy stuff on top, and repeat layers.
  • refrigerate at least a couple of hours; 24 is nice.
  • dust with powdered green tea just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645.3, Fat 50.2, SaturatedFat 29.6, Cholesterol 446.2, Sodium 139, Carbohydrate 38.1, Sugar 34.1, Protein 11.5

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