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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 180 Minutes |
Ready In: 210 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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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. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. in a separate bowl, whip the cream. add vanilla and orange liqueur.
3. in yet another bowl, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks.
4. fold the mascarpone mixture into the cream until blended.
5. add egg whites and fold gently until blended. (obv also optional).
6. 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.
7. refrigerate at least a couple of hours; 24 is nice.
8. dust with powdered green tea just before serving.
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