Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 12/2009
Best Recipes of 2009 Click here for original article
These easy-to-make tarts, served at Anaba Tea Room, get their subtle flavor from powdered Matcha Tea.
Ginger Matcha Tarts Makes 4 minature tarts
1 tablespoon brewed Matcha Tea
1 teaspoon freshly grated giner
1 cup powdered sugar
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
4 small (3-inch) ready-to-fill pastry shells (see note)
Grated zest of 1 lemon
In medium bowl with electric mixer, combine tea, ginger, powdered sugar and cream cheese and mix until smooth. Spoon into pastry shells and garnish with lemon zest. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Note:
You can make your own shells or they can be purchased at most grocery stores.
