# 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Combine butter and chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water. Stir until melted and smooth.
03 - Whisk granulated sugar into the melted mixture, then incorporate eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
04 - Sift together flour, matcha powder, and sea salt. Fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
05 - Gently fold in white miso paste, leaving visible streaks for a marbled look.
06 - Transfer batter to prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until set yet fudgy. Cool completely before slicing.
07 - Beat mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until thick and smooth.
08 - Briefly dip ladyfinger biscuits into cooled chai tea and arrange in serving cups or glasses.
09 - Cover biscuits with mascarpone mixture. Dust with ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, and cocoa powder.
10 - Refrigerate tiramisu cups for at least 2 hours before serving.
11 - Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until fully coated. Press mixture firmly into a parchment-lined 8-inch square pan.
12 - Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs individually, mixing between additions. Blend in black sesame paste, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
13 - Pour filling over prepared crust and smooth the surface. Bake at 325°F for 25 to 30 minutes until set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours before cutting into bars.
