# 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 - 1/2 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 bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until fully melted and smooth.
03 - Whisk in granulated sugar, then incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
04 - Sift in all-purpose flour, matcha powder, and fine sea salt. Stir until just combined.
05 - Fold in white miso paste gently, creating marbled streaks but do not fully blend.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, until set but still fudgy. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
07 - Beat mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until thick and smooth.
08 - Quickly dip ladyfinger biscuits in cooled chai tea and arrange them in serving cups.
09 - Spread mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers. Dust surface with ground cinnamon, cardamom, and a light layer of cocoa powder.
10 - Refrigerate cups for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
11 - Combine chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter. Firmly press mixture into a lined 8-inch square baking pan to form an even crust.
12 - Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs individually, then blend in black sesame paste, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
13 - Pour cream cheese mixture over crust and smooth the surface. Bake at 325°F for 25–30 minutes, until edges are set. Cool thoroughly, then chill for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.
