Japanese Matcha Crepes with Red Bean Mousse
Soft, elegant matcha-infused crepes rolled around a velvety red bean mousse for a wonderful blend of Japanese flavors.
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.
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