Matcha White Chocolate Mousse Cups with Crispy Sesame Tuile

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
• 2 tablespoons matcha powder, high-quality culinary grade, sifted
• 4 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons whole milk, warm
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
• 3 tablespoons honey, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, pure
• 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• 1/3 cup sesame seeds, white and/or black, mixed
• 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted, melted
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Make sesame tuiles: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment. Mix sesame seeds, melted butter, brown sugar, and salt. Drop 1-inch spoonfuls 2 inches apart, flatten slightly.

2. 2

   Bake tuiles 10-12 minutes until golden. Cool on sheet 2 minutes, then transfer to rack.