Delicious matcha ice cream

Sunny days, blue, cloudless skies, and, of course, a perfect matcha ice cream in your hand. What could be better?

There are countless ideas for using matcha: From a delicious matcha latte to regular matcha tea to delicious matcha recipes like brownies or smoothies with matcha, there are countless ways to use the green matcha powder . To help you make your own perfect green matcha ice cream, we've put together several quick and easy DIY tutorials. There's one recipe you can make with an ice cream maker and three recipes you can make without one, including a vegan matcha ice cream recipe.

All three recipes are very easy and do not require many ingredients.

But before we start preparing the bright green ice cream, we would like to answer three questions that we hear again and again.

Is there caffeine in matcha ice cream?

Yes, matcha ice cream contains caffeine, as matcha powder itself contains caffeine. 1 gram of matcha contains approximately 30-35 mg of caffeine. However, matcha caffeine is healthier than caffeine in coffee.

What is matcha good for?

Matcha is good for gentle relaxation and stress reduction. It also gives you a boost of alertness and promotes concentration. Matcha improves brain performance and concentration.

What does matcha ice cream taste like?

Matcha ice cream tastes delicious, like fine matcha powder. The slightly bitter flavor of the powder blends with the sugar to create a bittersweet taste.

Depending on how much matcha powder you use to make the ice cream, the taste of matcha in the ice cream will be more intense.

Making Matcha Ice Cream with an Ice Cream Maker

To make delicious, traditional ice cream with your matcha powder, you will need the following ingredients for your ice cream maker:

• approx. 10-15 g Matcha powder
• 175 g sugar
• 500 ml cream
• 500 ml milk
• 1 small pinch of salt

In the first step, mix all the ingredients together until the sugar is completely dissolved and no longer crunchy. At this point, add the matcha powder. For beginners, it may be a good idea to use about 10 grams of matcha to get used to the taste.

In the second step, freeze the cream in the ice cream maker. Depending on the size of the ice cream maker, this can take up to 1 hour. The smaller the machine, the longer the process will take.

Afterwards, in the third step , you can put the ice cream back in the freezer for about 30-60 minutes so that your creamy matcha ice cream gets a good consistency.

Making Matcha Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker

If you don't have an ice cream maker handy or don't own one at all, you can still make delicious matcha ice cream. We've picked out a milk-based version and a vegan one, so no one has to miss out on the vibrant green color and can still enjoy the summer!

Delicious Matcha Ice Cream Recipes with Milk

Variant one:

For this ultra-light – and ultra-delicious – version of matcha ice cream, you need the following ingredients:

• approx. 3-4 tbsp Matcha powder
• 1 L vanilla ice cream

Here, you can simply mix both ingredients in a large container. Let the vanilla ice cream melt slightly so you can mix it more easily with the matcha powder. Then, place the mixture in the freezer for about 30-60 minutes to allow the bright green color to develop into a creamy consistency.

Option two:

If you don't want to use ready-made vanilla ice cream, you can easily try this second option. A good basic recipe for matcha ice cream consists of the following ingredients:

• 4-7 tsp matcha powder (approx. 16 g)
• 140 g sweetened condensed milk
• 400 ml cream

Simply stir the matcha powder and condensed milk into a smooth paste. Then stir in the cream and whip the mixture until stiff peaks form. Pour the mixture into a shallow container and store it in the freezer for about 4 hours, until the ice cream reaches a firm, creamy consistency.

Vegan Matcha Ice Cream

Want something all-natural and don't like animal products? Then go for our vegan matcha ice cream! You can enjoy the tangy flavor of matcha perfectly without cream or milk. For vegan matcha ice cream, you'll need the following ingredients:

• approx. 4 g matcha powder
• 2 ripe, frozen bananas in pieces
• 1 shot of coconut milk

Simply add all ingredients to a blender and blend on medium speed until smooth and uniform. For a more intense matcha flavor, simply increase the powder dosage slightly.

Emerald green, ice-cold conclusion

Overall, making matcha ice cream doesn't take long. If you make it with an ice cream maker, the process will take about 3-4 hours, as the mixture always needs to chill a bit afterward. If you choose this option, you can simply browse our blog for more delicious matcha recipes while your matcha ice cream freezes.

Generally speaking, you can garnish your matcha ice cream with a little matcha powder. If you want a little crunch in your matcha ice cream, you can get creative and add nuts to the mix or crumble delicious cookies over the ice cream. Want a fresh and fruity twist? Fresh fruits like blueberries or raspberries make a delicious garnish. Matcha ice cream is definitely not boring!

You're guaranteed to find a delicious matcha ice cream recipe with us. We hope you enjoy trying them out and that you enjoy our ice cream recipes and their bittersweet flavor!