Description
This no-churn creamy matcha ice cream is a simple, elegant frozen dessert made with just a few ingredients. Featuring the earthy, slightly sweet flavor of Japanese matcha green tea, it’s rich, smooth, and refreshingly unique—perfect for summer or a special after-dinner treat.
Ingredients
2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 tbsp matcha green tea powder (culinary grade)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Sift the matcha powder into a mixing bowl to remove any lumps.
- Whisk the matcha with sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the matcha mixture until fully combined and fluffy.
- Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container and smooth the top.
- Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
- Scoop and serve. Optionally, dust with extra matcha powder or top with white chocolate shavings.
Notes
For a tropical twist, substitute some of the cream with coconut cream.
Add honey for extra sweetness or espresso powder for a matcha mocha variation.
Fold in white chocolate chips, crushed cookies, or red bean paste for added texture and flavor.
Let ice cream sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping for best texture.
Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Churn
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
