Strawberry Matcha Panna Cotta
If you love strawberry matcha lattes, you will enjoy this dessert inspired by the same flavor combination. This strawberry matcha panna cotta features creamy matcha infused custard topped with fresh strawberry compote and a soft whipped cream-style cold foam sweetened with strawberry syrup. The recipe is simple but includes key steps like blooming the gelatin properly and chilling the mixture over ice to ensure a smooth, creamy texture. Perfect for hot summer days, it makes a refreshing and elegant treat you can easily double to share.
matcha zenzai
Matcha zenzai is a super quick pick-me-up dessert. I first had it in Arashiyama, Kyoto. While looking for a place to eat lunch, I stumbled upon a restaurant with a menu hanging outside. The picture of this matcha zenzai caught my attention. It had just the right amount of sweetness from the sweet red bean paste and a very balanced flavor with matcha bitterness. As I was scrolling through my photos from the trip, it reminded me how good it was. So, I’ve decided to recreate it.