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Matcha Ice Cream Recipe
This Matcha Ice Cream combines the grassy, slightly bitter flavor of matcha powder with the rich creaminess of heavy cream and eggs, creating a smooth, velvety texture. The custard base is made by gently heating milk with sugar and egg yolks before incorporating the matcha paste. After chilling, the mixture is churned in an ice cream maker and frozen, resulting in a delicately flavored dessert that highlights the subtle notes of green tea and balanced sweetness.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
373 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolk
- 5 teaspoons matcha powder
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Whisk the milk, sugar, and egg yolks in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Continue whisking occasionally until the milk is steaming and has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the pot from the heat.
- Put the matcha powder into a small bowl and add a few tablespoons of the hot milk. Whisk well then add milk until it becomes a thin paste.
- Whisk the matcha paste into the hot milk then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl.
- Whisk in the whipping cream then chill the ice cream base in your fridge until completely cold.
- Once the ice cream is cold, churn it in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions.
- Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-proof container and freeze it for at least 2 hours. Homemade ice cream will keep well for about 2 weeks in the freezer.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 = ½ cup
Calories
373kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
166mg
(55%)
Sodium
44mg
(2%)
Potassium
158mg
(3%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
1263IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
126mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 = ½ cup | |
| Calories | 373kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 1263IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.