Matcha Earl Grey Tiramisu
Matcha Earl Grey Tiramisu
Ingredients
For the Earl Grey Mascarpone Cream
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar, (80g)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags
- 1 pound mascarpone cheese, softened
For the Matcha Soaking Liquid
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For Assembly
- 24 ladyfingers, approximately
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Earl Grey infused heavy cream: In a small saucepan, gently heat the heavy cream over medium-low heat until just simmering. Remove from heat, add the Earl Grey tea bags, and let steep for 10-15 minutes. Remove tea bags, squeezing out any excess liquid. Let the cream cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
Make the sabayon: In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (bain-marie), whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale yellow and thickened, about 5-7 minutes. The mixture should reach 160°F (71°C). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 160
- 3
Whip the Earl Grey cream: Once chilled, whip the Earl Grey infused heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Combine the mascarpone cream: In a large bowl, gently fold the softened mascarpone cheese into the cooled sabayon until well combined. Then, carefully fold in the whipped Earl Grey cream until no streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Prepare the matcha soaking liquid: In a shallow dish, whisk together the hot water, matcha powder, and granulated sugar until the matcha is fully dissolved and the sugar has melted. Let cool to room temperature.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Assemble the tiramisu: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled matcha soaking liquid, ensuring it's fully coated but not soggy. Arrange a single layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom of an 8x8 inch (or similar size) rectangular glass dish.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Spread half of the Earl Grey mascarpone cream evenly over the ladyfingers. Sift a light dusting of matcha powder over the cream layer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Repeat the layering: Add another layer of matcha-soaked ladyfingers, followed by the remaining Earl Grey mascarpone cream. Finish with a generous, thick layer of sifted matcha powder covering the entire top surface.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Chill the tiramisu: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the tiramisu to set.
⏱️ 240 min
- 10
Serve: Cut into individual servings and enjoy chilled.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Matcha Earl Grey Tiramisu
Ingredients
For the Earl Grey Mascarpone Cream
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar, (80g)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags
- 1 pound mascarpone cheese, softened
For the Matcha Soaking Liquid
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For Assembly
- 24 ladyfingers, approximately
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Earl Grey infused heavy cream: In a small saucepan, gently heat the heavy cream over medium-low heat until just simmering. Remove from heat, add the Earl Grey tea bags, and let steep for 10-15 minutes. Remove tea bags, squeezing out any excess liquid. Let the cream cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
Make the sabayon: In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (bain-marie), whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale yellow and thickened, about 5-7 minutes. The mixture should reach 160°F (71°C). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 160 - 3
Whip the Earl Grey cream: Once chilled, whip the Earl Grey infused heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Combine the mascarpone cream: In a large bowl, gently fold the softened mascarpone cheese into the cooled sabayon until well combined. Then, carefully fold in the whipped Earl Grey cream until no streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Prepare the matcha soaking liquid: In a shallow dish, whisk together the hot water, matcha powder, and granulated sugar until the matcha is fully dissolved and the sugar has melted. Let cool to room temperature.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Assemble the tiramisu: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled matcha soaking liquid, ensuring it's fully coated but not soggy. Arrange a single layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom of an 8x8 inch (or similar size) rectangular glass dish.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Spread half of the Earl Grey mascarpone cream evenly over the ladyfingers. Sift a light dusting of matcha powder over the cream layer.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Repeat the layering: Add another layer of matcha-soaked ladyfingers, followed by the remaining Earl Grey mascarpone cream. Finish with a generous, thick layer of sifted matcha powder covering the entire top surface.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Chill the tiramisu: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the tiramisu to set.
⏱️ 240 min - 10
Serve: Cut into individual servings and enjoy chilled.
⏱️ 2 min