Green Tea Ice Cream

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
13%
Green Tea Ice Cream
300 min.
2
1354kcal

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Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Green Tea Ice Cream, a perfect treat for those warm days when you crave something refreshing yet unique. This vegetarian and gluten-free dessert combines the rich, creamy texture of traditional ice cream with the subtle, earthy flavors of matcha green tea, creating a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds.

Crafted with simple yet high-quality ingredients, this recipe is a labor of love that rewards you with a luxurious dessert that feels indulgent without the guilt. With a preparation time of just 300 minutes, you can easily make this ice cream at home, impressing your friends and family with your culinary skills. The vibrant green color of the matcha not only makes for a stunning presentation but also adds a host of health benefits, making this dessert a guilt-free pleasure.

Whether you're serving it at a dinner party or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this Green Tea Ice Cream is sure to elevate your dessert game. The creamy custard base, infused with the distinct flavor of matcha, is a delightful way to end any meal. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that is as delicious as it is beautiful!

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  • cups cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.7 cup sugar 
  • cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • wooden spoon
  • kitchen thermometer
  • ice cream machine

Directions

  1. Bring cream, milk, and salt to a boil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan and remove from heat.
  2. Whisk together eggs, sugar, and matcha in a bowl (tea will not be completely dissolved), then add 1 cup hot cream mixture in a slow stream, whisking vigorously.
  3. Whisk custard into remaining cream mixture in saucepan and cook over moderately low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until thick enough to coat back of spoon and registers 170°F on an instant-read thermometer (do not let boil).
  4. Immediately pour custard through a fine sieve into a metal bowl, then cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Chill, covered, until cold, at least 1 hour.
  5. Freeze in ice cream maker, then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden.
  6. Cooks' note
  7. ·Ice cream keeps 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1354kcal
Protein8.62%
Fat68.17%
Carbs23.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
54.05
Glycemic Load
48.71
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
27.618696192037%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1353.57kcal
67.68%
Fat:104.3g
160.46%
Saturated Fat:61.7g
385.65%
Carbohydrates:79.94g
26.65%
Net Carbohydrates:79.94g
29.07%
Sugar:79.91g
88.78%
Cholesterol:841.58mg
280.53%
Sodium:614.97mg
26.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.66g
59.32%
Vitamin A:4506.24IU
90.12%
Selenium:55.91µg
79.87%
Vitamin B2:1.31mg
77.29%
Phosphorus:558.26mg
55.83%
Vitamin D:8.15µg
54.33%
Vitamin B12:2.37µg
39.58%
Calcium:391.99mg
39.2%
Vitamin B5:3.36mg
33.61%
Vitamin E:3.83mg
25.5%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.64%
Zinc:3.01mg
20.09%
Folate:80.02µg
20.01%
Potassium:617.49mg
17.64%
Iron:2.9mg
16.1%
Magnesium:49.31mg
12.33%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.73%
Vitamin K:8.43µg
8.03%
Copper:0.14mg
7.01%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.63%
Vitamin B3:0.39mg
1.96%
Vitamin C:1.43mg
1.73%
Source:Epicurious