Global Dessert Mash-Ups Fusion (Printer View)
Explore bold international dessert mash-ups that merge flavors like matcha, chai, and black sesame.
# 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 granulated sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - 100 ml 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 granulated sugar
23 - 2 large eggs
24 - 1/4 cup black sesame paste
25 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
26 - Pinch of salt
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Melt butter and chocolate together in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water. Whisk in sugar, eggs one at a time, and vanilla extract. Sift in flour, matcha powder, and salt. Stir until just combined. Gently fold in miso paste, leaving visible streaks for a marbled appearance. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the surface is set but the center remains fudgy. Cool completely before slicing.
02 - Beat mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla together until thick and smooth using an electric mixer. Briefly dip ladyfinger biscuits into cooled chai tea and arrange them in serving glasses. Spread the mascarpone mixture over the layered ladyfingers. Dust with ground cinnamon, cardamom, and cocoa powder. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
03 - Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter, then press evenly into the base of a lined 8-inch square pan. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Incorporate eggs, adding one at a time, then blend in black sesame paste, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Pour mixture over the prepared crust and smooth the top. Bake at 325°F for 25 to 30 minutes until set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Unique flavor combinations that bring global desserts together
- Perfect for sharing and impressing guests at gatherings
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- White miso can be swapped for tahini in brownies for a mild flavor
- Black sesame paste is found in Asian groceries (peanut butter also works)
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- Chill desserts fully for best texture and flavor blend
- Use high-quality matcha and chocolate for a more pronounced taste