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Matcha Butter
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Matcha Butter

Matcha Butter blends softened unsalted butter with sifted matcha powder, vanilla extract, sea salt, and a sweetener like maple syrup, honey, or powdered sugar. The result is a smooth, green butter with a gentle earthy flavor from the matcha. Optionally, it can be whipped with heavy cream to create a lighter, fluffier texture. This butter can be used as a spread or flavoring agent for baked goods and breakfast items.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 119 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

Ingredients

Matcha butter:
  • 1 tick butter softened at room temperature, unsalted, ½ cup
  • 2 teaspoon matcha powder sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1.5 -2 tablespoon maple syrup to your taste, or honey, or powdered sugar
For whipped matcha butter:
  • 1-2 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Instructions

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  1. In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, (or a hand mixer), beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add in sifted matcha and continue to beat until incorporated and smooth.
  3. Next, add in vanilla extract, pinch of sea salt, sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or powdered sugar) and continue to beat until smooth.
  4. *Note: if using a liquid sweetener (eg. maple syrup or honey), the butter may curdle a little -- just continue to beat and it will come together. Also, if the temperature of the maple syrup or honey is colder than the butter, it may curdle as well. You can warm the bowl a little to help it emulsify.
  5. Transfer to a small airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using to let the flavors come together.
For whipped matcha butter:
  1. Follow the instructions above, but add in heavy whipping cream after adding in the sweetener. Whip until just lightened and fluffy, but be careful not to overwhip.

Notes

  • Whip the butter for 5 to 10 minutes until smooth and creamy for best texture.
  • If your liquid sweetener is cold or the butter curdles during mixing, gently warming the bowl can help the ingredients emulsify.
  • Refrigerate the finished butter for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to come together before using.
  • When making whipped matcha butter, avoid overwhipping the cream to maintain light but stable texture.

Nutrition Information

Calories 119kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 0.5g (25%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 12mg (0%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 432IU (9%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 119

% Daily Value*

Calories 119kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 12mg 0%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 432IU 9%
Vitamin C 0.01mg 0%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.