No-Bake Matcha Cream Cheese Tart
200g neutral biscuits
75g butter, melted
3 T matcha
1 can (14oz.) sweetened condensed milk
125mL fresh lemon juice
2 tubs (each 250g) cottage cheese, at room temperature
1 T gelatin
250mL heavy cream
[how to make]
*Place the biscuits in the bowl of food processor fitted with a metal blade and process until fine crumbs form.
*Add the melted butter and pulse a few times until combined.
*Pat the crumbs into an 8" tart pan, using the back of a spoon to press them against the base and sides to a uniform thickness.
*Freeze until chilled and firm.
*Stir the matcha with 5 T of the condensed milk until no lumps remain.
*Stir the matcha paste into the remaining condensed milk.
*Add half of the lemon juice and check for taste, slowly adding the remainder if necessary until the desired mix of sweet and tart is achieved.
*Add the cottage cheese and mix well.
*Add 2 T water to the gelatin in a small bowl.
*Set aside for a few minutes until it becomes spongy.
*Add some water to a small saucepan over medium heat and place the bowl of gelatin on top, making sure it does not touch the water.
+Heat the gelatin until dissolved.
*Slowly pour the gelatin into the condensed milk mixture, mixing well.
*Using an electric mixer, beat the cream until stiff peaks form.
*Fold the whipped cream into the milk mixture.
*Pour the mixture over the tart crust, spreading evenly.
*Refrigerate until set, preferably overnight.
-makes 6 to 8-
Note: I found this recipe in "MATCHA" by Gretha Scholtz.
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