# 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Melt butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan with simmering water.
02 - Whisk in sugar, then add eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Incorporate vanilla extract until mixture is glossy.
03 - Sift in flour, matcha powder, and salt. Stir gently until just combined.
04 - Fold in white miso paste, leaving streaks for a marbled effect. Transfer batter to prepared pan and smooth the surface.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until set at the edges but still fudgy in the center. Remove from oven and cool completely before slicing.
06 - Beat mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until thick and smooth.
07 - Quickly dip ladyfinger biscuits into cooled chai tea and arrange in serving cups or glasses. Spread mascarpone mixture over biscuits.
08 - Dust with ground cinnamon, cardamom, and cocoa powder. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
09 - Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press mixture evenly into a lined 8-inch square baking pan.
10 - Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs individually, then blend in black sesame paste, vanilla extract, and salt.
11 - Pour filling over prepared crust and smooth the top. Bake at 325°F for 25 to 30 minutes, until just set. Cool to room temperature; chill at least 2 hours before slicing.
