# 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 - 100 ml 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 Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
02 - Gently melt butter and bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water until smooth.
03 - Whisk granulated sugar into melted chocolate mixture. Add eggs one at a time, incorporating thoroughly after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Sift in flour, matcha powder, and salt; stir just until combined. Fold in white miso paste gently to achieve a marbled appearance.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes until set but remaining fudgy. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
06 - Beat mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until mixture is thick and smooth.
07 - Briefly immerse ladyfinger biscuits in cooled chai tea, arrange in serving cups or glasses.
08 - Spread mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers. Dust tops evenly with ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, and cocoa powder. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
09 - Combine chocolate cookie crumbs with melted unsalted butter. Press mixture into a parchment-lined 8-inch square pan.
10 - Beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by black sesame paste, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
11 - Pour filling over prepared crust, smoothing the top. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 25–30 minutes until just set. Cool, then chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.
