Green Tea Ice Cream

A recipe for Green Tea Ice Cream! This Matcha Ice Cream (抹茶アイス) is flavored with powdered green tea for a rich, homemade treat.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Japanese

Keyword dessert, green tea, ice cream, matcha

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Resting Time: 8

Total Time 8 40

Servings 4 Servings

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, and pinch salt over medium heat. Once hot, but not boiling, reduce heat to medium-low.
In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until light. Sift in the matcha and whisk to thoroughly combine.
While continuing to beat the sugar and eggs, slowly pour in a tablespoon of the heated milk and cream.
Once incorporated, slowly stream in and whisk another 1/2 cup (120 milliliters). Slowly pour the mixture back into the saucepan over medium-low heat while whisking.
Cook while continuing to stir until just thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, 170-180˚F (77-82˚C).
Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer into a heat-safe bowl. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, a few hours to overnight.
Transfer the chilled mixture to an ice cream machine and churn according to manufacturer's instructions.
Once thickened and creamy, transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.