Creamy Matcha Ice Cream
Elevate your dessert game with this luscious Creamy Matcha Ice Cream recipe, a delightful fusion of velvety custard and bold green tea flavor! Featuring premium matcha powder, this homemade treat delivers a rich, earthy sweetness that's perfectly balanced by the smooth creaminess of heavy cream and whole milk. The recipe’s simple yet sophisticated technique makes use of tempering egg yolks for a silky custard base, while straining ensures an impeccably smooth texture. Churned to perfection, this frozen delight can be enjoyed on its own or paired with fresh fruit for a refreshing twist. Perfect for matcha lovers, this no-fuss recipe is your gateway to indulgent homemade ice cream that’s both elegant and easy to craft.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, and half of the sugar. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is hot but not boiling. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and the remaining sugar until the mixture becomes pale and thick.
Carefully temper the egg yolk mixture by slowly adding a ladleful of the hot cream mixture while whisking continuously to prevent curdling.
Once tempered, pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract, salt, and matcha powder until completely blended and smooth.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to ensure a smooth texture. Let it cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely chilled.
Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, typically for about 20-25 minutes, until the mixture reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving.
Serve the matcha ice cream in bowls or cones, and enjoy your creamy, homemade green tea treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2643 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 190.4 g | 244% | |
| Saturated Fat | 108.5 g | 542% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1432 mg | 477% | |
| Sodium | 882 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.9 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 162.8 g | ||
| Protein | 27.5 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 415 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 468 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
