Matcha White Chocolate Ice Cream
Creamy, eggless ice cream that marries earthy matcha with silky white chocolate for a scoop that’s both vibrant and luxurious, adapted from CuisineFiend’s 2023 recipe. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
- Yield: 2 pints (about 8 × ½-cup servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: Japanese Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 80 g whole milk
- 420 g double cream
- 200 g white chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp matcha green-tea powder
- In a small saucepan, gently heat the milk and cream until tiny bubbles form around the edge (about 90 °C/194 °F); remove from heat.
- Soften the chopped white chocolate in the microwave on low power, then stir in the matcha powder to form a smooth paste.
- Whisk the matcha-chocolate paste into the hot dairy base until fully combined; strain through a fine sieve.
- Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or up to 24 hours) until thoroughly cold.
- Churn in an ice-cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions until softly frozen.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container, press parchment onto the surface, and freeze for a minimum of 2 hours.
- Let stand at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping and serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality culinary-grade matcha for the best color and flavor.
- No extra sugar is needed—the white chocolate sweetens the base.
- If you lack an ice-cream maker, freeze in a shallow dish and whisk every 30 minutes until smooth.
- For a lighter texture, replace half the cream with whole milk—but expect a firmer set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (125 ml)
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 37 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: matcha, green tea, white chocolate, ice cream, Japanese dessert