Green Tea Ice Cream

4 servings

25 minutes

Green tea ice cream is a refined treat inspired by the traditions of the Japanese tea ceremony and adapted for Russian cuisine. Its main ingredient, matcha, gives the dessert a delicate herbal flavor with subtle nutty and creamy notes. The smooth texture is achieved through a rich blend of cream, egg yolks, and powdered sugar, creating a velvety base. The addition of vanilla extract enriches the aroma, making it multifaceted. This ice cream refreshes on hot days and perfectly complements tea time or dinner with loved ones.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 376.6
• Proteins: 7.4g
• Fats: 19.6g
• Carbohydrates: 43g

Ingredients

• Cream: 500 ml
• Powdered sugar: 150 g
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
• Egg yolk: 6 pc
• Matcha: 16 g

Cooking steps

1. Bring the cream to a boil, but do not boil, add vanilla extract.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream: 500 ml
   • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon

2. Whisk the yolks with powdered sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg yolk: 6 pieces
   • Powdered sugar: 150 g

3. Gradually add hot cream to the egg yolks mixed with sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream: 500 ml

4. Cover the dish with cream with plastic wrap and place it in the microwave for 3-4 minutes or heat it in a water bath until the mixture thickens.

5. Dissolve green tea powder in a small amount of hot cream with egg yolks and mix, then add the resulting paste to the remaining cream-yolk mixture and strain through a sieve to remove lumps.

   Required ingredients:

   • Matcha: 16 g
   • Cream: 500 ml
   • Egg yolk: 6 pieces

6. Pour into a plastic container with a tightly closing lid and send it to the freezer for at least 4 hours.

7. Stir the ice cream every hour to freeze it evenly.