Cold Matcha Tiramisu with Strawberries

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut strawberries into halves and slices. Set aside in a bowl.

2. 2

   Whisk egg yolks with caster sugar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until pale and thick (sabayon method).

3. 3

   Remove from heat and cool the mixture to room temperature, about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk heavy cream until soft peaks form.

5. 5

   Mix matcha powder with strong cooled green tea until smooth paste.

6. 6

   Fold mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract into cooled egg yolk mixture gently.

7. 7

   Divide the mascarpone mixture into two equal portions. Fold whipped cream into one portion (plain layer).

8. 8

   Fold matcha-tea mixture and remaining whipped cream into the second portion (matcha layer).

9. 9

   Break ladyfinger sponge cake into bite-sized pieces.

10. 10

    In serving glasses, create first layer: dip cake pieces in cooled green tea, arrange on bottom.

11. 11

    Add layer of plain mascarpone cream mixture on top.

12. 12

    Add second layer of matcha cream mixture.

13. 13

    Repeat layering pattern (sponge cake, plain cream, matcha cream) until glasses are filled, finishing with matcha cream.

14. 14

    Top each glass with fresh strawberry pieces and a light dusting of matcha powder.

15. 15

    Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before serving to allow flavors to meld and set properly.