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White ramekins filled with matcha green tea ice cream topped with freeze-dried raspberries; silver spoons are lying near.

Matcha green tea ice cream

This matcha green tea ice cream recipe is so easy to make whether you have an ice cream maker or not. The ice cream has a very creamy texture and heavenly delicious green tea flavor with a touch of vanilla.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Freezing time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 330kcal
Author: Anna

Equipment

  • Digital kitchen scale
  • Hand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • 8" by 5" (20cm by 13cm) loaf pan or similar size air-tight container

Ingredients

  • 3 egg yolks of large eggs
  • 110 g powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1 tablespoon matcha powder
  • 75 ml whole milk
  • 400 ml heavy cream

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, combine egg yolks, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and matcha powder.
  • Add the milk and heat over medium to medium-low heat stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and will leave a thick film on the back of the spoon. Do not let the mixture boil by controlling the heat.
  • When done, set aside to cool down to room temperature.
  • Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  • Add the egg mixture to the whipped cream and whisk until homogeneous in consistency.
  • Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn it according to the manufacturer's instructions. Then, transfer the soft ice cream to a container, close it tightly, and refrigerate further until the ice cream is at desired consistency.
  • To make no-churn ice cream, transfer the whipped cream and egg yolk mixture into an air-tight container or in a container and close it with plastic wrap, and place it in the freezer. I use a loaf pan and plastic wrap.
  • After one hour, take the container out, open it, and mix the mixture with a rubber spatula or a spoon. Then, close it and freeze it again. Repeat 2-3 times. Then, you can freeze the ice cream until desired consistency.

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Notes

Freeze for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Matcha green tea ice cream
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
330
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
 
16
g
100
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
170
mg
57
%
Sodium
 
220
mg
10
%
Potassium
 
90
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
21
g
7
%
Sugar
 
20
g
22
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
1200
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
 
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
69
mg
7
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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