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Scoops of matcha green tea ice cream in a white bowl.

Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream Recipe

A creamy matcha flavored ice cream that looks delicious.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: ice cream, matcha
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 5 egg yolks
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 20 gm matcha powder
  • cups thickened cream
  • 2 cups full cream milk

Instructions

  • Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a medium bowl until pale, then whisk in matcha powder until well combined. Set aside.
  • Heat the milk and cream in a large saucepan until simmering, then remove from heat.
  • Slowly pour a cup of the milk into the yolks while whisking as quickly as possible. Stir the yolks back into the saucepan of milk.
  • Continue heating the custard base on medium heat for around five minutes. Once it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Strain the ice cream base into an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 3 hours,preferably overnight.
  • Churn in an ice cream machine following the manufacturer's instructions, then add to a freezer-proof container and freeze for two hours or until hardened.