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    Easy matcha ice cream

    Published: Mar 18, 2020 · Modified: Nov 12, 2022 by Sarah Brooks

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    This easy matcha ice cream sings with matcha flavor, is egg free and simple to make.

    2 scoops of matcha ice cream sprinkled with matcha powder.

    Matcha can be a divisive flavor, you either love it or hate it! The key to this matcha ice cream is to have enough matcha to give it good flavor, without so much it becomes bitter and unpleasant.

    Can't get enough of matcha? Why not try making my matcha cheesecake. The earthy, grassy matcha flavor combines with a tangy sweet cheesecake filling and buttery cookie base for a southeast Asian-inspired dessert that looks as good as it tastes.

    Matcha ice cream ingredients

    Matcha powder can be found at some Asian supermarkets or can be easily ordered online.

    This is a Philadelphia style ice cream i.e. made without eggs.

    Adding sugar to pot
    Adding matcha powder to pot
    Sugar cream and matcha in pot

    To start with add your cream and sugar to a pot and warm it for five minutes to dissolve the sugar. Add the matcha powder and give it a good stir. Don't worry if the mix is lumpy at this stage.

    Blending cooled ice cream mix

    Remove from the heat and cool. Blend with a hand mixer. This will get out all the matcha powder lumps and give you a lovely smooth base. Straining the mix alone is insufficient, you need to blend it.

    Add the salt and vanilla and mix in well. Cover and chill, ideally overnight.

    Churning ice cream mix
    churned matcha ice cream
    Churned matcha ice cream in container

    If using a self-churning ice cream machine turn it on ten minutes before churning to chill, otherwise take your bowl out of the freezer right before churning.

    Give the mix a good stir, pour into the churner, and churn until done, about twenty-five minutes depending on your churner. It will be the consistency of soft serve when done. Eat immediately or else transfer to a chilled container and freeze overnight.

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    Matcha ice cream

    Author: Sarah Brooks
    This easy matcha ice cream sings with matcha flavour, is egg free and simple to make.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 40 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Chilling time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 45 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine Japanese
    Servings 6 serves (⅔ cup each), approx.
    Calories 346 kcal

    Equipment

    • ice cream maker
    • immersion blender

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups (500ml) thickened cream
    • ½ cup (120gms) granulated sugar
    • 2 table spoons (30 gms) matcha powder
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
    • 1 pinch salt

    Instructions
     

    • Add cream and sugar to a small saucepan. Sift in matcha powder
    • Simmer over a low heat for about five minutes until sugar is dissolved. Don't worry if the matcha powder is still lumpy at this stage.
    • Remove from heat and allow to cool for five minutes.
    • Add salt and vanilla essence, stir well.
    • Cover a chill in refrigerator, preferably overnight
    • If using a self chilling ice cream churner turn on ten minutes before churning, otherwise take bowl out of the freezer right before churning.
    • Churn ice cream base in ice cream churner. It will be the consistency of soft serve when done.
    • Eat immediately or transfer to a chilled container and freeze until desired firmness it reached.

    Notes

    Matcha powder is often available from Asian supermarkets or can be ordered online.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 28mgPotassium: 76mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 1176IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 0.1mg

    Nutritional Disclaimer

    Nutritional information is an estimate based on an online database. The nutritional content of ingredients may vary by brand. If you require accurate nutritional information, you should calculate this based on the specific brands and products you are using.

    Keywords: ice cream recipe, Matcha ice cream, philadelphia style ice cream
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