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Houjicha Tiramisu

Houjicha Tiramisu

Our roasty caramel-toned Houjicha stands in
for espresso in this holiday take on a classic.

Date:

November 13, 2026

Author:

Rishi Tea

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Ingredients

Crème Fraîche Custard

  • 6 egg yolks (from pasteurized eggs)
  • ½ cup (100g) sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (240ml) crème fraîche

Houjicha Soak

  • 2 cups water
  • 6 tbsp Houjicha Powder
  • 3 tbsp dark rum (optional)
  • ¼ cup (50g) sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Chantilly

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Assembly

Directions

  1. Beat egg yolks and sugar until light and thick, about 5 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip vanilla bean, heavy cream and crème fraîche until soft peaks form; fold into yolk mixture.
  3. Boil water, then whisk in Houjicha Powder and remaining soak ingredients.
  4. Whip Chantilly ingredients until stiff peaks form; chill until ready to use.
  5. Dip ladyfingers in your Houjicha Soak and place in a 9x9-inch dish or individual dessert glasses. Spoon remaining soak over the top.
  6. Spread the custard over the ladyfingers in an even layer. Repeat with a second soaked layer of ladyfingers.
  7. Top with Chantilly Cream, spread or piped.
  8. Sift cocoa powder and remaining Houjicha Powder over the top. Chill for at least 4 hours and up to 1 day before serving.

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