Description
Silky smooth Matcha Ice Cream whispers Japanese culinary secrets with its emerald green allure. Cool sophistication meets creamy comfort, inviting you to savor each luxurious spoonful of delicate green tea magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 egg yolks
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
Matcha Ingredients:
- 2–3 tablespoons matcha green tea powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a medium bowl until pale and creamy, creating a smooth custard base.
- Gently warm milk in a saucepan over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edges, avoiding boiling.
- Gradually pour the heated milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling and create a uniform consistency.
- Return the combined mixture to the saucepan, stirring continuously over low heat until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and immediately strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve to ensure a silky texture.
- Sift matcha powder directly into the warm custard, whisking vigorously to eliminate any lumps and distribute the powder evenly.
- Incorporate honey, vanilla extract, and salt, stirring until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Pour heavy cream into the matcha mixture, blending until smooth and uniform in color.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, allowing it to cool completely and develop deep flavor profiles.
- Churn the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions, typically 20-25 minutes.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm and scoopable.
- Let the matcha ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
Notes
- Prevent lumps by sifting matcha powder through a fine-mesh strainer directly into the warm custard, ensuring a smooth, even distribution of the vibrant green tea flavor.
- Customize sweetness levels by adjusting honey quantities, allowing for personalized taste preferences without compromising the delicate matcha essence.
- Enhance texture and richness by using high-quality, ceremonial-grade matcha powder, which provides a more intense color and deeper, more authentic green tea profile.
- Create a dairy-free version by substituting full-fat coconut milk for regular milk and using coconut cream instead of heavy cream, maintaining the creamy consistency while offering a vegan alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg