Matcha and coconut meringues

Not all commercial mascarpone cheese is born equal – this filling requires a soft, smooth, pale one (some brands are decidedly thick and yellow). You can just as easily use whipped thickened cream to sandwich these delicate meringues together – sweeten to taste with sifted icing sugar and stir in the coconut at the end. If you want to make more of a “green” statement, add a little green food coloring to the meringue mix before you shape it.