How to Make Neli's Green Tea Ice Cream - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green tea ice cream is a popular dessert in many Asian countries, known for its unique flavor and creamy texture. It is made with matcha, a finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves. This ingredient gives the ice cream its distinct green color and earthy, slightly bitter taste.

Neli's Green Tea Ice Cream recipe is a delightful twist on the classic Japanese dessert. It is a great way to enjoy the health benefits of green tea while satisfying your sweet toot...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 4 egg yolks
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 5 tablespoons green tea powder (matcha)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine milk and cream in a saucepan over low heat. Slowly stir egg yolks, sugar, and green tea powder into milk mixture until green tea powder is dissolved, avoiding liquid coming to a boil, about 5 minutes. Strain mixture into a bowl and cool to room temperature, at least 30 minutes.
  • Pour milk mixture into an ice cream maker and follow manufacturer's instructions for ice cream.
  • Nutrition

    322 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 190mg
    • Sodium: 52mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 123mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 141mg