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A beautifully styled scoop of matcha green tea ice cream in a ceramic bowl, perfect for showcasing the texture.

Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream

Nesting Lane Indulge
Creamy Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream is a perfect summer dessert made with matcha, milk, cream, sugar, and eggs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling & Freeze 8 hours 40 minutes
Total Time 9 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

Medium Bowl
Whisk
Medium Saucepan
Large Mixing Bowl
Ice Cream Maker
Airtight Container

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder or more to taste
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs

Instructions
 

  • Place matcha powder in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
  • Whisk the matcha powder to remove any lumps.
  • Add a splash of milk to the matcha powder.
  • Whisk until the matcha powder is completely dissolved.
  • Gradually whisk in the remaining milk.
  • Transfer the matcha mixture to a pot.
  • Add the cream to the pot.
  • Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through (about 5 minutes).
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs together.
  • Pour ½ cup of the hot matcha mixture into the egg mixture. Whisk quickly until thoroughly combined.
  • Gradually whisk in the remaining matcha mixture.
  • Pour the mixture back into the pot.
  • Cook and stir over medium-low heat until heated through (about 3 minutes).
  • Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature (about 20 minutes).
  • Refrigerate the mixture until chilled (at least 4 hours).
  • Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker.
  • Freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions (about 20 minutes).
  • Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container.
  • Freeze until firm (about 4 hours).

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 131mgPotassium: 105mgSugar: 20gCalcium: 81mg
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