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Reserve 1 tablespoon of the cream and mix with 1 tablespoon of sifted matcha powder to create a smooth paste, ensuring no clumps remain.
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In a large mixing bowl, blend together the mascarpone cheese, 60 g sugar, and the prepared matcha paste until fully incorporated.
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Whip the remaining heavy cream to medium stiff peaks using an electric mixer. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture in several additions, maintaining volume.
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In a matcha bowl, whisk together 12 g matcha powder, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 500 ml hot water with a matcha whisk until frothy. Let the mixture cool completely.
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Briefly dip each ladyfinger in the cooled matcha syrup and arrange a single layer in the base of a 20 x 20 cm dish. Evenly spread or pipe half of the matcha mascarpone cream over the soaked ladyfingers.
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Add a second layer of matcha-dipped ladyfingers, followed by the remaining mascarpone cream. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to set.
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Before serving, dust the top with additional matcha powder using a fine sieve. Serve chilled.