No-Bake Matcha Red Bean Parfait

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

A refreshing Japanese-inspired dessert layering earthy matcha cream with sweet red bean paste and crunchy mochi bits for texture contrast. This Japanese-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, layers matcha powder, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk 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 220 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp matcha powder
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup sweet red bean paste (anko)
• 1/4 cup mini mochi pieces
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, sift 1 tbsp matcha powder to remove lumps, then add 1 cup heavy cream and 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk. Whisk with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until soft peaks form and the mixture thickens with a pale green color.
2. Step 2: Spoon about 2 tbsp of the matcha cream into the bottom of four clear serving glasses. Layer 2 tbsp of 1/2 cup sweet red bean paste evenly over the cream in each glass.
3. Step 3: Add another 2 tbsp of matcha cream on top of the red bean layer, then scatter 1 tbsp of mini mochi pieces and a light sprinkle of 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds over each parfait.
4. Step 4: Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the cream to firm up.