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Glass container filled with matcha green tea ice cream with cinnamon sprinkled all over the top sitting on marble surface
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Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream

There's nothing better than a homemade ice cream recipe and this one is unique! This matcha green tea ice cream is an unlikely pairing of a little-used flavor with cinnamon. The result is a creamy, deliciously-flavored ice cream that's super refreshing! You'll feel like you're eating a bowl full of health with this one!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Freeze Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 25 minutes
Course: Ice Cream
Cuisine: Fusion
Difficulty: Easy
Method: Freezing
Servings: 5 cups
Author: Kaleb

Ingredients

  • 2 cups + 3 tbsp whole milk separated
  • 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp light corn syrup
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ cup green tea matcha powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cinnamon sticks

Instructions

  • Combine 2 cups milk and cream in a 4-quart kettle. A large kettle is important so the mixture does not boil over! Add the sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Place over medium-high to high heat and stir frequently so the mixture does not scorch.
    2 cups + 3 tbsp whole milk, 1 ¼ cups heavy cream, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp light corn syrup, ½ tsp kosher salt
  • While the mixture is heating, in a separate bowl, whisk the reserved 3 tablespoons milk and cornstarch until dissolved (this creates a cornstarch slurry). Bring the milk mixture to a boil. It seems wrong to boil the milk but this works! Let the mixture boil well, stirring constantly for a few minutes. After 2-3 minutes, remove from heat and whisk in the cornstarch slurry.
    2 cups + 3 tbsp whole milk, 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • Once mixed in, place back on medium heat until the mixture just begins to bubble. This lets you know the cornstarch has been activated.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and matcha powder. Drop in the cinnamon stick and let steep. If you like the cinnamon flavor, keep them in overnight. If not, remove it after one hour.
    ¼ cup green tea matcha powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 cinnamon sticks
  • Chill the ice cream base fully before freezing.
  • When ready to freeze, remove from the refrigerator and follow the instructions on your maker. My KitchenAid attachment takes about 25 minutes.
  • At this point, the ice cream is a soft-serve consistency. Place in a deep freeze to chill fully.

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Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 374kcal