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Sorvete de Matchá (Chá Verde)

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250
Enjoy a creamy matcha-flavored ice cream with a delicate white chocolate touch, perfect for green tea lovers.

Ingredients

Dairy

  • 1.25 cups milk (integral)
  • 1.5 cups cream of milk (fresco/pasteurizado (38% fat))
  • 0.75 cups sugar (cristal)
  • 4 units egg yolks
  • 3.5 oz white chocolate (picado)
  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder (chá verde em pó)

Instructions 

  • Combine milk, cream, and half the sugar in a saucepan; heat until boiling (~6 min).
  • Add white chocolate and stir until melted; set aside.
  • Beat egg yolks with remaining sugar until pale.
  • Mix half of the chocolate mixture into yolks, then return to pan and cook 5 min; strain to remove lumps.
  • Cool base for 10 min. Separate 100mL, dissolve matcha, then add back to base gradually, tasting for balance.
  • Refrigerate for 6 hours, then churn in ice cream maker following manufacturer instructions.

Notes

Adjust matcha and sugar to taste for a balanced flavor.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Brazilian
Keyword: matcha