Matcha ice cream is a fresh treat for dessert or an afternoon snack. Matcha is a powdered green tea that has become very popular for its high antioxidant content and its mild, slightly bitter flavor. This ice cream is a delicious way to enjoy matcha in a cool, creamy form.
Recipe · Stews
Matcha green tea ice cream
- 6 ingredients
- 6 steps
Ingredients
To make matcha ice cream you’ll need
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup matcha powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Step-by-step preparation
Heat the milk, cream and matcha in a saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Remove from the heat and let it stand for a few minutes to infuse.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until smooth. Gradually pour the hot matcha milk into the yolks while whisking constantly, so the yolks don’t curdle.
Pour the mixture back into the pan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it thickens and coats the back of the spoon.
Remove from the heat and strain the mixture into a clean bowl to remove any lumps of matcha. Stir in the vanilla extract and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn following the manufacturer’s instructions. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and stir it every half hour until smooth and creamy.
Serve the ice cream in bowls or cones, garnished with mint leaves or fresh fruit to bring out the matcha flavor. Matcha ice cream is a delicious, refreshing dessert or snack all year round.