This homemade matcha ice cream made with Japanese green tea powder has an earthy, slightly sweet flavor and a luscious green color to delight matcha fans.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
315 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
Step 2
Whisk matcha powder in a bowl to remove any lumps. Add a splash of milk and whisk until matcha powder is completely dissolved. Gradually whisk in remaining milk.
Step 3
Transfer matcha mixture to a pot. Add cream and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Whisk sugar and eggs together in a bowl. Pour 1/2 cup hot matcha mixture into egg mixture, whisking quickly until thoroughly combined. Repeat with remaining matcha mixture. Pour mixture back into the pot.
Step 5
Cook and stir matcha mixture over medium-low heat until heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
Step 6
Pour chilled matcha mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes.
Step 7
Serve or transfer to an airtight container and freeze until desired consistency is reached.
Ingredients
2 eggs
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder, or more to taste
