# What You'll Need:
→ Tapioca Pearls
01 - 1/2 cup large tapioca pearls
02 - 3 cups water
03 - 2 tbsp shelled pistachios, finely chopped
04 - 2 tbsp sugar
05 - 1/4 tsp pistachio extract (optional)
→ Matcha Mousse
06 - 1 tsp matcha green tea powder
07 - 2 tbsp warm water
08 - 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
09 - 3 tbsp powdered sugar
10 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ To Assemble
11 - 2 tbsp shelled pistachios, roughly chopped (for garnish)
12 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add tapioca pearls, stir gently, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pearls are translucent with a slight dot in the center. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse pearls under cold water. Toss pearls with 2 tbsp sugar, chopped pistachios, and pistachio extract (if using). Set aside to cool.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk matcha powder with warm water until smooth. Let cool. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until medium peaks form. Gently fold in the matcha mixture until evenly combined. Keep refrigerated until needed.
03 - Divide pistachio tapioca pearls evenly among four serving glasses. Spoon or pipe the matcha mousse over the pearls. Chill assembled desserts for at least 1 hour before serving.
04 - Just before serving, sprinkle with chopped pistachios and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
