Matcha Mousse

The beloved flavor of matcha shines in this ultra-light and fluffy mousse dessert that's also a breeze to prepare, making it a great idea for entertaining.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 161 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
• 4 tablespoons hot water
• 1 teaspoon green tea powder (matcha)
• 0.25 cup brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Dissolve gelatin in 4 tablespoons hot water in a bowl. Set aside.

Step 2

Mix brown sugar and egg yolks together in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat milk in a saucepan over low heat, about 5 minutes. Stir in gelatin mixture until dissolved, making sure not to overheat milk. Remove from heat. Pour milk mixture into egg mixture gradually, stirring well.

Step 4

Mix 2 tablespoons hot water and green tea powder together in a bowl. Set bowl of gelatin mixture on top of a bowl filled with ice water; stir matcha paste into mixture as it cools.

Step 5

Whip heavy cream in a bowl using an electric mixer until firm but not yet forming peaks, about 3 minutes. Add to matcha mixture; stir well until fully incorporated, about 1 minute.

Step 6

Pour mousse evenly into 8 serving glasses. Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.