Green Tea Ice Cream

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
14%
Green Tea Ice Cream
300 min.
2
1354kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful treat that combines unique flavors and a creamy texture, our Green Tea Ice Cream is the perfect dessert for you! Not only is this ice cream vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also brings a refreshing twist to traditional ice cream that will have your taste buds dancing.

The star of this recipe is matcha, the finely ground green tea powder that packs a punch of flavor and color. With its vibrant green hue and earthy taste, matcha enhances your ice cream experience and might even give you an energy boost! Each scoop is a harmonious blend of rich heavy cream, smooth whole milk, and the distinct notes of Japanese green tea, resulting in a velvety dessert that melts in your mouth.

What makes this recipe even more enticing is the process of making it at home. The combination of whisking eggs with sugar and matcha creates a luscious custard base that's both fun and satisfying to prepare. As the custard thickens over gentle heat, the fragrant aroma fills your kitchen, making it hard to resist the temptation to sneak a taste before it’s frozen!

Whether served in a bowl, on a cone, or paired with fresh fruits, this Green Tea Ice Cream is a delightful way to impress guests or simply indulge in a moment of self-care. Take a break, treat yourself, and embrace the beautiful flavors of this gourmet dessert.

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  • cups cup heavy whipping cream 
  • tablespoons tea green (powdered Japanese tea)
  • 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
Protein8.61%
Fat68.16%
Carbs23.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
54.05
Glycemic Load
48.71
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
27.720435412034%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.22mg
Epigallocatechin
1.19mg
Epicatechin
0.31mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.87mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
1.38mg
Theaflavin
0.23mg
Thearubigins
12.02mg
Kaempferol
0.21mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.32mg
Theaflavin-3,3'-digallate
0.26mg
Theaflavin-3'-gallate
0.22mg
Gallocatechin
0.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1353.71kcal
67.69%
Fat:104.3g
160.46%
Saturated Fat:61.7g
385.65%
Carbohydrates:79.98g
26.66%
Net Carbohydrates:79.98g
29.08%
Sugar:79.91g
88.78%
Cholesterol:841.58mg
280.53%
Sodium:615.42mg
26.76%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.66g
59.32%
Vitamin A:4506.24IU
90.12%
Selenium:55.91µg
79.87%
Vitamin B2:1.32mg
77.41%
Phosphorus:558.41mg
55.84%
Vitamin D:8.15µg
54.33%
Vitamin B12:2.37µg
39.58%
Calcium:391.99mg
39.2%
Vitamin B5:3.36mg
33.63%
Vitamin E:3.83mg
25.5%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.64%
Folate:80.76µg
20.19%
Zinc:3.02mg
20.11%
Potassium:622.96mg
17.8%
Iron:2.9mg
16.12%
Magnesium:49.75mg
12.44%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.73%
Vitamin K:8.43µg
8.03%
Copper:0.14mg
7.09%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.25%
Vitamin B3:0.39mg
1.96%
Vitamin C:1.43mg
1.73%
Source:Epicurious