# What you'll need:
→ 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
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Combine butter and chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over barely simmering water until fully melted.
03 - Whisk in granulated sugar, then add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
04 - Sift in flour, matcha powder, and sea salt. Stir gently until just combined.
05 - Fold in white miso paste with a spatula, leaving streaks for a marbled appearance.
06 - Transfer batter to pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until set yet fudgy. Cool completely before slicing.
07 - Beat mascarpone, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until thick and smooth.
08 - Quickly dip ladyfinger biscuits into cooled chai tea and arrange at the bottom of serving cups.
09 - Spread mascarpone cream over ladyfingers, then dust surface with cinnamon, cardamom, and cocoa powder.
10 - Refrigerate assembled tiramisu for at least 2 hours before serving.
11 - Blend cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a parchment-lined 8-inch square pan.
12 - Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add eggs one by one, then black sesame paste, vanilla extract, and salt.
13 - Pour filling over crust and smooth the top. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, until set. Cool completely, then chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.
