Best 7 Japanese Green Tea Petits Fours Recipes

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Japanese green tea petits fours are delicate and flavorful pastries that combine the subtle bitterness of matcha with a sweet and buttery crust. They are perfect for a tea party or as a gift, and can be easily made at home with a few simple ingredients. In this article, we will explore the best recipe for making Japanese green tea petits fours, providing detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in the kitchen. From gathering the necessary ingredients to mastering the art of baking these delightful treats, we will guide you through the process of creating delicious and visually appealing Japanese green tea petits fours that will impress your friends and family.

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JAPANESE GREEN TEA PETITS FOURS



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Green tea-flavored petits fours with a green tea whipped cream and decorated with green tea marzipan. This recipe could also be adapted to make a layer cake or tube cake. The powdered green tea used here is called matcha, the powdered kind used in Japanese tea ceremonies.

Provided by HILARY2000

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 eggs
3 egg yolks
6 tablespoons white sugar
⅓ cup cake flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon powdered green tea
2 egg whites
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons powdered green tea
4 teaspoons superfine sugar
6 tablespoons almond paste
1 teaspoon powdered green tea
confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease an 11x7 inch pan. Line bottom with parchment paper and grease and flour paper. Sift together the flour, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon green tea. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs, yolks and 6 tablespoons sugar until tripled in volume, about 5 minutes. Fold flour mixture into whipped eggs. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until center of cake springs back when lightly tapped. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, then invert onto a flat surface. Let cool.
  • To make the Green Tea Whipped Cream: In a medium bowl, whisk the heavy cream with the 4 teaspoons superfine sugar and 2 teaspoons green tea until stiff peaks form.
  • To make the Decorative Green Tea Marzipan: Knead the almond paste with 1 teaspoon green tea. Roll out between 2 sheets of plastic wrap, or lightly dust with confectioners' sugar while rolling.
  • When cool, remove parchment paper from bottom of cake. Cut cake horizontally down the middle to make two layers. Spread bottom layer with 1/2 of the whipped cream, then cover with top layer of cake and spread top with remaining whipped cream. Cut assembled cake into 12 pieces using a knife or decorative cutters. Roll out the marzipan and cut into 12 pieces to match the shapes of the cakes. Place the decorative marzipan pieces on top of cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 109.4 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 31.6 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

JAPANESE GREEN TEA PETITS FOURS



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I have had this, and several other green tea recipes for years, but I have yet to try them. I'm posting them now for a request on one of the boards. It is important to note that the green tea used in this recipe is the powdered form known as "matcha". It can be found in most Asian foods stores.

Provided by ribbit

Categories     Candy

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 eggs
3 egg yolks
6 tablespoons white sugar
1/3 cup cake flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon green tea powder (matcha)
2 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons green tea powder
4 teaspoons superfine sugar
6 tablespoons almond paste
1 teaspoon green tea powder
confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Grease an 11x7 inch pan and line the bottom with parchment paper, and grease and flour the paper.
  • Sift together the flour, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon green tea; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs, yolks and 6 tablespoons sugar until tripled in volume, about 5 minutes; fold flour mixture into whipped eggs.
  • In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy; add 2 tablespoons sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain; spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until center of cake springs back when lightly tapped.
  • Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, then invert onto a flat surface and let cool.
  • For Green Tea Whipped Cream: In a medium bowl, whisk the heavy cream with 4 teaspoons superfine sugar and 2 teaspoons green tea until stiff peaks form.
  • For Decorative Green Tea Marzipan: Knead the almond paste with 1 teaspoon green tea; roll out between 2 sheets of plastic wrap, or lightly dust with confectioners' sugar while rolling.
  • To Assemble: When cool, remove parchment paper from bottom of cake; cut cake horizontally down the middle to make two layers; spread the bottom layer with 1/2 of the whipped cream, then cover with the top layer of cake and spread top with remaining whipped cream; cut assembled cake into 12 pieces using a knife or decorative cutters; roll out the marzipan and cut into 12 pieces to match the shapes of the cakes; place the decorative marzipan pieces on top of cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.2, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 109.6, Sodium 31, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 12.5, Protein 3.6

GREEN TEA JAPANESE SPONGE CAKE - KASUTERA



Green Tea Japanese Sponge Cake - Kasutera image

This is a recipe that I picked up from a girlfriend of mine that is from Japan. We go to school together so we have ended up having a lot of late study nights. This is the recipe that she showed me. Enjoy!

Provided by Sunday

Categories     Japanese

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon green tea powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
7 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Separate the egg whites from yolks into two large bowls.
  • Whisk sugar, honey, vanilla, green tea powder, and salt into egg yolks until everything is mixed together.
  • Place bowl in a large pan of hot water.
  • With an electric mixer, beat about 5 minutes on medium-high speed until pale yellow and doubled in volume.
  • Gently fold in flour.
  • In the large bowl, beat egg whites in electric mixer on a low speed 1 minute, increasing speed to medium-high until eggs are foamy.
  • When the eggs are foamy, sprinkle in one tablespoon of sugar and cream of tartar.
  • Beat until the egg mixture is stiff.
  • Using a spatula, fold the egg whites gently so the bubbles in eggs are not destroyed.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Use parchment to line the bottom of two loaf pans.
  • Grease the parchment.
  • Pour batter into pan.
  • Place pans on middle rack of oven 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. When done, cake sides will pull away from pan slightly; top will be flat and feel spongy when pressed with finger.
  • Cool for 20 minutes.
  • Run a small knife between edge of cake and pan. Remove from pan carefully.
  • Pull off parchment and cool completely.
  • Cut, serve and enjoy!

PETITS FOURS



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(Posted in reply to a message board request). This is a recipe for "old fashioned" Petits Fours. If you prefer you can use your favorite (2 layer size) white cake recipe to make them.

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h40m

Yield 36-40 Petits Fours

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/3 cups buttermilk or 1 1/3 cups sour milk
1/2 cup butter (or margarine or shortening)
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups hot water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon clear vanilla flavoring or 1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups sifted powdered sugar
food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Add buttermilk, butter and vanilla.
  • Beat with electric mixer on low speed for about 30 seconds, scraping bowl.
  • Beat on medium high speed for about 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • Add egg whites and beat for 2 more minutes, scraping bowl.
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x13x2 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for about 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Cool cake on wire rack for about 10 minutes; remove from pan.
  • Cool thoroughly.
  • Prepare Petits Fours icing.
  • In a medium sauce pan, combine sugar, water and cream of tartar.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves (about 5-9 minutes).
  • Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan.
  • Cook until temperature reaches 226°, stirring only to prevent sticking.
  • Remove sauce pan from heat.
  • Cool at room temp, without stirring, to 110° (about 1 hour).
  • Add vanilla.
  • Stir in enough powdered sugar (about 4 cups) to make a drizzling consistancy.
  • Beat icing with rotary beater or wire whisk to remove lumps if necessary.
  • If desired, stir in a few drops of food coloring.
  • Makes about 3 1/2 cups icing or enough for 36-40 petits fours.
  • **If icing becomes too thick, beat in a few drops of warm water.
  • Icing the Petits Fours: Trim sides of cake to make smooth, straight edges.
  • Cut cake into 1 1/2 inch squares, diamonds or circles.
  • Gently brush off any crumbs with your fingertips.
  • Place cake pieces on a wire rack over a clean sheet pan.
  • Insert a 2 or 3 pronged long-handled fork into the side of one cake piece.
  • Spoon on enough icing to cover top and sides.
  • Place on wire rack.
  • Repeat with remaining cake pieces (sides of pieces should not touch).
  • Let cakes dry for 15 minutes.
  • Repeat for a second coating of icing, BUT place cake pieces on top of fork (do not spear).
  • Repeat for a third layer of icing, if desired.
  • Reuse the icing collected in the pan as needed, straining the crumbs out if necessary.
  • They can be decorated as desired with flowers, tiny silver balls, etc.
  • ,before the last coat of icing has dried.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.8, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 7.1, Sodium 69.9, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 41.3, Protein 1.6

JAPANESE GREEN TEA PETITS FOURS



Japanese Green Tea Petits Fours image

Green tea-flavored petits fours with a green tea whipped cream and decorated with green tea marzipan. This recipe could also be adapted to make a layer cake or tube cake. The powdered green tea used here is called matcha, the powdered kind used in Japanese tea ceremonies.

Provided by HILARY2000

Categories     Japanese Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 eggs
3 egg yolks
6 tablespoons white sugar
⅓ cup cake flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon powdered green tea
2 egg whites
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons powdered green tea
4 teaspoons superfine sugar
6 tablespoons almond paste
1 teaspoon powdered green tea
confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease an 11x7 inch pan. Line bottom with parchment paper and grease and flour paper. Sift together the flour, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon green tea. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs, yolks and 6 tablespoons sugar until tripled in volume, about 5 minutes. Fold flour mixture into whipped eggs. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until center of cake springs back when lightly tapped. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, then invert onto a flat surface. Let cool.
  • To make the Green Tea Whipped Cream: In a medium bowl, whisk the heavy cream with the 4 teaspoons superfine sugar and 2 teaspoons green tea until stiff peaks form.
  • To make the Decorative Green Tea Marzipan: Knead the almond paste with 1 teaspoon green tea. Roll out between 2 sheets of plastic wrap, or lightly dust with confectioners' sugar while rolling.
  • When cool, remove parchment paper from bottom of cake. Cut cake horizontally down the middle to make two layers. Spread bottom layer with 1/2 of the whipped cream, then cover with top layer of cake and spread top with remaining whipped cream. Cut assembled cake into 12 pieces using a knife or decorative cutters. Roll out the marzipan and cut into 12 pieces to match the shapes of the cakes. Place the decorative marzipan pieces on top of cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 109.4 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 31.6 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

JAPANESE GREEN TEA PETITS FOURS



Japanese Green Tea Petits Fours image

Green tea-flavored petits fours with a green tea whipped cream and decorated with green tea marzipan. This recipe could also be adapted to make a layer cake or tube cake. The powdered green tea used here is called matcha, the powdered kind used in Japanese tea ceremonies.

Provided by HILARY2000

Categories     Japanese Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 eggs
3 egg yolks
6 tablespoons white sugar
⅓ cup cake flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon powdered green tea
2 egg whites
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons powdered green tea
4 teaspoons superfine sugar
6 tablespoons almond paste
1 teaspoon powdered green tea
confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease an 11x7 inch pan. Line bottom with parchment paper and grease and flour paper. Sift together the flour, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon green tea. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs, yolks and 6 tablespoons sugar until tripled in volume, about 5 minutes. Fold flour mixture into whipped eggs. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until center of cake springs back when lightly tapped. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, then invert onto a flat surface. Let cool.
  • To make the Green Tea Whipped Cream: In a medium bowl, whisk the heavy cream with the 4 teaspoons superfine sugar and 2 teaspoons green tea until stiff peaks form.
  • To make the Decorative Green Tea Marzipan: Knead the almond paste with 1 teaspoon green tea. Roll out between 2 sheets of plastic wrap, or lightly dust with confectioners' sugar while rolling.
  • When cool, remove parchment paper from bottom of cake. Cut cake horizontally down the middle to make two layers. Spread bottom layer with 1/2 of the whipped cream, then cover with top layer of cake and spread top with remaining whipped cream. Cut assembled cake into 12 pieces using a knife or decorative cutters. Roll out the marzipan and cut into 12 pieces to match the shapes of the cakes. Place the decorative marzipan pieces on top of cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 109.4 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 31.6 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

JAPANESE GREEN TEA PETITS FOURS



Japanese Green Tea Petits Fours image

Green tea-flavored petits fours with a green tea whipped cream and decorated with green tea marzipan. This recipe could also be adapted to make a layer cake or tube cake. The powdered green tea used here is called matcha, the powdered kind used in Japanese tea ceremonies.

Provided by HILARY2000

Categories     Japanese Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 eggs
3 egg yolks
6 tablespoons white sugar
⅓ cup cake flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon powdered green tea
2 egg whites
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons powdered green tea
4 teaspoons superfine sugar
6 tablespoons almond paste
1 teaspoon powdered green tea
confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease an 11x7 inch pan. Line bottom with parchment paper and grease and flour paper. Sift together the flour, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon green tea. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs, yolks and 6 tablespoons sugar until tripled in volume, about 5 minutes. Fold flour mixture into whipped eggs. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until center of cake springs back when lightly tapped. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, then invert onto a flat surface. Let cool.
  • To make the Green Tea Whipped Cream: In a medium bowl, whisk the heavy cream with the 4 teaspoons superfine sugar and 2 teaspoons green tea until stiff peaks form.
  • To make the Decorative Green Tea Marzipan: Knead the almond paste with 1 teaspoon green tea. Roll out between 2 sheets of plastic wrap, or lightly dust with confectioners' sugar while rolling.
  • When cool, remove parchment paper from bottom of cake. Cut cake horizontally down the middle to make two layers. Spread bottom layer with 1/2 of the whipped cream, then cover with top layer of cake and spread top with remaining whipped cream. Cut assembled cake into 12 pieces using a knife or decorative cutters. Roll out the marzipan and cut into 12 pieces to match the shapes of the cakes. Place the decorative marzipan pieces on top of cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 109.4 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 31.6 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

Tips for Making Japanese Green Tea Petits Fours:

  • For a more intense green tea flavor, use matcha powder instead of green tea leaves.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the almonds and walnuts by hand.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this will make the petits fours tough.
  • Bake the petits fours until they are just set in the center, as they will continue to cook as they cool.
  • Let the petits fours cool completely before glazing them.
  • If you don't have white chocolate chips, you can use semisweet or dark chocolate chips instead.
  • For a more colorful presentation, decorate the petits fours with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or edible flowers.

Conclusion:

Japanese green tea petits fours are a delicious and elegant treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their delicate green tea flavor and creamy white chocolate glaze, these petits fours are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give these Japanese green tea petits fours a try. You won't be disappointed!

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