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Creamy Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream


  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This homemade matcha ice cream combines earthy Japanese green tea flavor with velvety smooth texture. No ice cream maker required for this antioxidant-rich frozen dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons ceremonial grade matcha powder
  • 3 tablespoons hot water
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Whisk matcha powder with hot water in a small bowl until completely smooth and lump-free. Set aside to cool.
  2. Heat milk and half the cream in a saucepan over medium heat until small bubbles form around edges.
  3. Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until pale and thick, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Slowly pour hot milk mixture into egg yolks, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
  5. Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until it reaches 170°F.
  6. Strain custard through fine-mesh strainer into clean bowl. Stir in matcha mixture and vanilla.
  7. Add remaining cream and salt. Cover with plastic wrap directly on surface. Refrigerate 4 hours.
  8. Churn in ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions, or use no-churn method.
  9. Transfer to freezer container and freeze at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Sift matcha powder before whisking to prevent lumps
  • Use ceremonial grade matcha for best flavor and color
  • For no-churn version, whip remaining cream to soft peaks before folding into chilled custard
  • Let ice cream soften 5-10 minutes before scooping
  • Store with plastic wrap pressed directly on surface to prevent freezer burn
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Churning or No-Churn
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 285
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 65mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 185mg

Keywords: matcha ice cream recipe, green tea ice cream, Japanese ice cream, homemade ice cream, no churn ice cream, matcha dessert, ceremonial grade matcha