JAPANESE GREEN TEA PETITS FOURS
Green tea-flavored petits fours with a green tea whipped cream and decorated with green tea marzipan. This recipe could also be adapted to make a layer cake or tube cake. The powdered green tea used here is called matcha, the powdered kind used in Japanese tea ceremonies.
Provided by HILARY2000
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Japanese
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease an 11x7 inch pan. Line bottom with parchment paper and grease and flour paper. Sift together the flour, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon green tea. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, yolks and 6 tablespoons sugar until tripled in volume, about 5 minutes. Fold flour mixture into whipped eggs. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Spread batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until center of cake springs back when lightly tapped. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, then invert onto a flat surface. Let cool.
- To make the Green Tea Whipped Cream: In a medium bowl, whisk the heavy cream with the 4 teaspoons superfine sugar and 2 teaspoons green tea until stiff peaks form.
- To make the Decorative Green Tea Marzipan: Knead the almond paste with 1 teaspoon green tea. Roll out between 2 sheets of plastic wrap, or lightly dust with confectioners' sugar while rolling.
- When cool, remove parchment paper from bottom of cake. Cut cake horizontally down the middle to make two layers. Spread bottom layer with 1/2 of the whipped cream, then cover with top layer of cake and spread top with remaining whipped cream. Cut assembled cake into 12 pieces using a knife or decorative cutters. Roll out the marzipan and cut into 12 pieces to match the shapes of the cakes. Place the decorative marzipan pieces on top of cakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 109.4 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 31.6 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
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Shehzad Shah
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed these Japanese green tea petits fours. They were a delicious and elegant treat that I would definitely make again.
emmanuel mafuma
[email protected]These were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
Lions King
[email protected]I made these for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best petits fours he'd ever had.
Md Asif Asif
[email protected]These were the perfect dessert for my tea party. They were light and refreshing, and the matcha flavor was a nice touch.
Alamin Dali
[email protected]I love the way these petits fours look! They're so elegant and sophisticated.
JI Editor
[email protected]These were a bit too expensive to make, but they were a special treat for a special occasion.
Nurjahan Anna
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these petits fours without any problems. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
Abdul Wakil123
[email protected]These were a big hit at my daughter's birthday party! The kids loved the fun green color and the yummy flavor.
PriNcE BeBaK
[email protected]I had a hard time finding matcha powder, but it was worth the search! These petits fours were absolutely delicious.
Rihan Ali
[email protected]These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Nour Tarek
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of matcha, but I thought I'd give these a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The matcha flavor was not overpowering and the overall taste was very enjoyable.
Destiney Tomes
[email protected]These were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! The end result was stunning and delicious.
Muhammad Azam
[email protected]I love the combination of matcha and white chocolate. These petits fours are the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
AH ARKO Gemers
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they turned out so pretty! I'm definitely going to make these again.
Talha Butt
[email protected]I made these for a tea party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the elegant presentation.
Billy R. McKee
[email protected]These Japanese green tea petits fours were a delightful treat! The matcha flavor was subtle and delicate, and the texture was light and airy. I especially enjoyed the white chocolate ganache filling.