These Individual Matcha Tiramisu Cups are not only cute, but they're straightforward to make. They feature matcha-soaked lady fingers paired with whipped cream and cream cheese.
Want to save this recipe?
Enter your email & I'll send it to your inbox.Β Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!
Is there a dessert that you can't pass up on if you see it?
For me, that's tiramisu.
These luxurious individual matcha tiramisu cups are the perfect balance between creamy, lightly sweet, tangy, and earthy from the green tea.
What is tiramisu?
Tiramisu is a decadent coffee-based dessert which literally means "pick me up" in Italian.
I first fell in love with tiramisu as a university student.
Traditionally, it's made with coffee, mascarpone cheese, eggs, sugar, and cocoa.
There are different variations without eggs, since some people don't like the idea of eating raw eggs.
Also, there are recipes with eggs that are heated to a safe temperature for consumption.
But mine doesn't contain eggs.
Why you'll love this recipe
I've taken this dessert and given it an Asian twist.
These Individual Matcha Tiramisu Cups are egg-less, which keeps it simple, and uses cream cheese, which is easier to find than mascarpone cheese.
By all means, if you can find mascarpone cheese, you can substitute it for the cream cheese.
But instead of coffee, I've used matcha green tea, which can be slightly grassy and bitter and cuts through the richness of the dessert.
I like making these in cups as apposed to making it in a large pan, since it's easier to serve and looks much nicer, plus no one fights over how big a piece they got. π
How to make it
In a stand mixer, cream together the cream cheese and sugar using a paddle attachment until light and fluffy.
Add in the vanilla extract and mix until combined. Set aside.
Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
Lighten up the cream cheese by folding in the whipped cream, until incroporated.
Break the ladyfingers in half and soak the cookies in matcha and hot water.
Line the soaked cookies in a cup and add the whipped cream cheese on top.
Alternate with the the soaked ladyfingers and whipped cream.
Other recipes you may like
If you're looking for more decadent matcha desserts, try these:
Raspberry Cream Matcha Cheese Rolls
Matcha Cream Puffs (Choux au craquelin)
I was totally blown away by the response I got when I posted these to my Instagram... so here's the recipe. If you make these, let me know -- I love seeing your creations! Tag me @siftandsimmer on Instagram, or leave me a comment below. π
Individual Matcha Tiramisu Cups
For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese room temperature
- β C granulated cane sugar
- Β½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Β½ C hot boiled water
- 2 tablespoon matcha + extra for dusting
- Β½ C heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 12 ladyfinger cookies broken in half
Instructions
- Chill a medium sized bowl in the refrigerator.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the cream cheese and sugar using a paddle attachment until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract and mix until combined. Set aside.
- To a small cup, add in hot water and matcha, whisking to dissolve. Let cool a little.
- Remove the chilled bowl from the refrigerator, and using a whisk, whip up the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until it reaches soft peaks.
- Use a spatula to gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until incorporated. The mixture will become much lighter.
- Carefully take a ladyfinger and dip into the matcha tea, ensuring the cookie absorbs the liquid. (Don't soak for too long or the cookie will become soggy).
- Remove the ladyfinger and place onto the bottom a serving cup. Repeat with another ladyfinger until the bottom surface is covered and even.
- Layer 1-2 spoonfuls of the whipped cream cheese mixture over the ladyfingers. Repeat with layering. Dust the tops with additional matcha powder.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.
Liz
These are SO cute! And so perfect for spring. I'm going to make these for a baby shower!
Lindsay
You know, I've been saving glass yogurt containers for just such a beautiful dessert! This will be perfect for a ladies brunch I'm hosting for friends next weekend.
Claudia Lamascolo
This is so fresh and pretty looking what a great brunch idea!
Gail Montero
What a clever idea to use matcha to make tiramisu! I absolutely love it!
Jessie
I love how these look and my daughter and mom LOVE tiramisu! I think we will try these for our mothers day brunch this year.
Elta
I have made this twice in this month already! This is so easy to make and it is delicious! My matcha lovers in the family definitely enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing! π
Michelle
Amazing to hear, thank you for stopping by Elta!
Jacqueline Martinez
Looking forward to making this!! Did I miss the part on how to make the actual lady fingers or do you have another recipe on it?
Michelle
For this recipe, I used store-bought ladyfingers.
Felicity
Where would you recommend getting some of those cups?
Michelle
You can use any glass jars, but these ones in particular are Weck jars. You can find them online or at specialty cookware stores. Hope that helps!
Lisa
Hi, looks absolutely gorgeous! Can you please share the recipe in US metric? Thank you so much!!