Explore fusion treats: matcha brownies, chai tiramisu, and black sesame cheesecake bars with global flavors.
# Components:
→ Matcha-Miso Brownies
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup bittersweet chocolate, chopped
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tablespoon matcha powder
08 - 1 tablespoon white miso paste
09 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Chai Tiramisu (mini cups, optional)
10 - 1 cup mascarpone cheese
11 - 2/3 cup heavy cream
12 - 1/4 cup sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - 1/3 cup strong chai tea, cooled
15 - 12 ladyfinger biscuits
16 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
17 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
18 - Cocoa powder, for dusting
→ Black Sesame Cheesecake Bars
19 - 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
20 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
21 - 14 ounces cream cheese, softened
22 - 1/2 cup sugar
23 - 2 large eggs
24 - 1/4 cup black sesame paste
25 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
26 - Pinch of salt
# Method Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Melt butter and chocolate together over simmering water in a heatproof bowl. Whisk in sugar, followed by eggs one at a time and vanilla extract. Sift flour, matcha powder, and salt into the mixture and stir until just incorporated. Fold in miso paste, leaving streaks for a marbled appearance. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until set yet fudgy. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
02 - Beat mascarpone, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until thick and smooth. Briefly dip ladyfinger biscuits into cooled chai tea and layer in serving cups. Spread mascarpone mixture over the soaked biscuits and dust with cinnamon, cardamom, and cocoa powder. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
03 - Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter and press evenly into a lined 8-inch pan. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in black sesame paste, vanilla extract, and salt. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the surface. Bake at 325°F for 25 to 30 minutes until set. Cool to room temperature, then chill for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
