Green Tea Ice Cream
4 servings
130 minutes
Green tea ice cream is a harmony of Eastern traditions and exquisite taste. This dessert originates from Japan, where green tea is valued for its refreshing and invigorating properties. The deep herbal flavor of the tea combines with the creaminess of dairy ingredients, creating a creamy texture with subtle sweet notes. First, the tea is brewed in hot milk, infusing it with its astringent aroma, then mixed with condensed milk and sugar to achieve the perfect balance of flavor. After freezing, the ice cream becomes velvety, delicate, and refreshing — an ideal choice for hot summer days. It is served as a standalone treat or paired with fruits and traditional Japanese sweets like adzuki red beans.
1
Heat the milk without boiling. Add tea and sugar to the hot milk. Cover and steep.
- Milk 3.5%: 1 l
- Green tea: 5 teaspoon
- Sugar: 7 tablespoons
2
Strain the milk, add condensed milk, pour into a container, and freeze.
- Condensed milk: 0.5 jar
3
After the mass hardens, slightly thaw it and place it in a blender. Blend on high power until a creamy consistency is achieved.
4
Divide into molds and leave in the freezer for 2 hours.
