Korean-Inspired Tiramisù

Ingredients

While the original Italian Tiramisù traditionally uses ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, and cocoa powder, this Korean adaptation incorporates Korean ingredients and flavors. The ladyfingers are replaced with crispy rice cakes, the mascarpone cheese is substituted with a creamy mixture of cream cheese and yogurt, and a hint of matcha powder is added for a unique Korean twist. We alse have the original recipe for Tiramisù, so you can check it out.

• 200g (7 oz) crispy rice cakes 200g (7 oz) crispy rice cakes
• 250g (8.8 oz) cream cheese 250g (8.8 oz) cream cheese
• 200g (7 oz) plain yogurt 200g (7 oz) plain yogurt
• 100g (3.5 oz) sugar 100g (3.5 oz) sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon matcha powder 1 tablespoon matcha powder
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• Optional: matcha powder for dusting Optional: matcha powder for dusting

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 20g, 12g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 35g, 20g
• Protein: 8g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0.3g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, yogurt, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
2. 2.
   In a separate bowl, dissolve the matcha powder in a small amount of hot water. Add the matcha mixture to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
3. 3.
   Dip each crispy rice cake into the cooled coffee and arrange them in a single layer in a rectangular dish.
4. 4.
   Spread a layer of the matcha cream cheese mixture over the rice cakes.
5. 5.
   Drizzle chocolate syrup over the cream cheese layer.
6. 6.
   Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used, ending with a layer of cream cheese on top.
7. 7.
   Sift cocoa powder over the final layer of cream cheese.
8. 8.
   Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together.
9. 9.
   Before serving, dust the top with matcha powder, if desired.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Crispy rice cakes — Ensure the rice cakes are crispy and not too soft to maintain their texture in the dessert.

Tips & Tricks

• For a stronger coffee flavor, you can add a splash of coffee liqueur to the brewed coffee.
• If you prefer a sweeter dessert, you can increase the amount of sugar in the cream cheese mixture.
• Feel free to adjust the amount of matcha powder according to your preference for a stronger or milder matcha flavor.
• Serve the K-Tiramisù chilled for the best taste and texture.
• Garnish with fresh berries or mint leaves for an extra pop of color.

Serving advice

Serve the K-Tiramisù in individual dessert glasses or bowls for an elegant presentation. Top each serving with a dusting of matcha powder and a drizzle of chocolate syrup for a visually appealing finish.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, you can use a piping bag to create decorative patterns with the cream cheese mixture on top of the dessert. Alternatively, you can sprinkle crushed crispy rice cakes over the final layer of cream cheese for added texture.