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Japanese Matcha Crepes with Red Bean Mousse

Name: Japanese Matcha Crepes with Red Bean Mousse
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 1 cup; Matcha powder, 1 tablespoon; Sugar, 2 tablespoons; Large eggs, 2; Milk, 1¼ cups; Melted butter, 2 tablespoons; Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon; Sweet red bean paste, 1 cup; Heavy whipping cream, chilled, 1 cup; Sugar, 2 tablespoons; Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon

Soft, elegant matcha-infused crepes rolled around a velvety red bean mousse for a wonderful blend of Japanese flavors.

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·By Ethan Brooks·February 7, 2026

Japanese Matcha Crepes with Red Bean Mousse — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Matcha Crepes

For the Red Bean Mousse

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 308 kcal
Protein: 6.06 g
Carbs: 31.38 g
Fat: 16.25 g
Fiber: 2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2466 kcal
Protein: 48.5 g
Carbs: 251 g
Fat: 130 g
Fiber: 16 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 1 cup	455	13	95	1	3
Matcha powder 1 tablespoon	6	0.5	1	0	1
Sugar 2 tablespoons	96	0	25	0	0
Large eggs 2	140	12	1	10	0
Milk 1¼ cups	150	8	12	8	0
Melted butter 2 tablespoons	204	0	0	23	0
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon	12	0	1	0	0
Sweet red bean paste 1 cup	480	10	84	0	12
Heavy whipping cream, chilled 1 cup	815	5	6	88	0
Sugar 2 tablespoons	96	0	25	0	0
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon	12	0	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Matcha Crepes

1
Combine dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, and sugar.
2
Beat wet ingredients
In another bowl, beat the eggs, then gradually add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3
Combine and rest
Combine the dry and wet ingredients, whisking until smooth. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
Tip: Ensure the crepe batter is lump-free before cooking. Keep refrigerated if not using immediately to maintain consistency.

Preparing the Red Bean Mousse

1
Whip the cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the chilled cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
2
Fold in red bean paste
Gently fold in the sweet red bean paste and vanilla extract until smooth.
3
Chill the mousse
Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before use.

How to Make Japanese Matcha Crepes with Red Bean Mousse

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Cooking the Crepes
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, lightly grease, pour in batter, and cook each side for 1 minute.
2
Making the Mousse Filling
Spread a thin layer of mousse over each crepe, leaving a small border.
3
Rolling the Crepes
Gently roll each filled crepe and arrange on a serving platter.