Desserts

Matcha Mousse Pie

A citrusy, creamy, and earthy delight that combines tart yuzu with luscious matcha mousse for an unforgettable dessert.

By @emlyang

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Ingredients

Serves 4-6

Pie Crust:

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 4 tbsp salted butter melted
  • pinch of salt

Yuzu Filling:

  • 120 g 100% YUZU JUICE
  • 144 g YUZU SUPER JUICE
  • 8.4 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 2.5 large egg yolks

Matcha Mousse:

  • 20 g matcha powder
  • 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

Step 1
Combine melted butter and graham cracker crumbs. Form the crumbs into the pan.
Step 2
Set crust aside in fridge.
Step 3
Whisk together egg yolks, yuzu juice, and condensed milk in a saucepan.
Step 4
Cook on stovetop on medium heat until steaming, continuously whisking.
Step 5
Turn up the heat to medium-high and continue to whisk until mixture is boiling and has custard-like texture and thickness.
Step 6
Take off the heat and let cool slightly before pouring into your prepared crust.
Step 7
Leave in fridge uncovered to set, at least a few hours but preferably overnight.
Step 8
Combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and matcha in a medium bowl.
Step 9
Beat heavy cream in a large bowl with an electric mixer just until it begins to thicken; add cream cheese mixture and continue beating until thick.
Step 10
Pour mixture on top of yuzu pie. Chill in the fridge before serving, at least 1 hour.

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