No-Bake Matcha Green Tea and White Chocolate Parfaits

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Layers of earthy matcha mousse and sweet white chocolate cream create a refreshing no-bake parfait perfect for an elegant dessert. This Japanese-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers matcha green tea powder, hot water, heavy cream into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Serves 6 Japanese cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tsp matcha green tea powder with 3 tbsp hot water until smooth and no lumps remain; set aside to cool.
  2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 1/2 cup white chocolate chips with 1/2 cup heavy cream and stir until fully combined and smooth; remove from heat and cool slightly.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 4 oz softened cream cheese with 1/3 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until creamy.
  4. Step 4: Slowly add the melted white chocolate mixture into the cream cheese mixture, blending until smooth.
  5. Step 5: In a separate bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold gently into the white chocolate cream mixture.
  6. Step 6: Whip the cooled matcha mixture with the remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream until light and fluffy to create the matcha mousse.
  7. Step 7: In 6 serving glasses, layer alternating spoonfuls of matcha mousse and white chocolate cream, finishing with a dollop of white chocolate cream and a sprinkle of 1/4 cup crushed pistachios on top.
  8. Step 8: Chill the parfaits for at least 2 hours before serving to let flavors meld and textures set.

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