# 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper. Melt the butter and chocolate together in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water until smooth.
02 - Whisk in the sugar, followed by the eggs one at a time and the vanilla extract. Sift in the flour, matcha powder, and fine sea salt and stir just until combined.
03 - Gently fold in the white miso paste to create a marbled effect, leaving visible streaks. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until set yet still fudgy. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
04 - Beat the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla together with an electric mixer until thick and smooth.
05 - Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled chai tea and arrange in serving cups. Layer with the mascarpone mixture.
06 - Sprinkle the surface with ground cinnamon, cardamom, and cocoa powder. Chill the cups in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
07 - Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press the mixture evenly into a lined 8-inch square pan to form the crust.
08 - With an electric mixer, beat together the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Blend in the eggs one at a time, add black sesame paste, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Mix until just incorporated.
09 - Pour cheesecake batter over the crust and smooth the top. Bake at 325°F for 25 to 30 minutes, until set. Cool thoroughly, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.
