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Matcha green tea pudding being scooped out with a spoon.
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Matcha Green Tea Pudding

Discover the delightful flavors of my Matcha Green Tea Pudding, a simple and delicious Japanese-inspired dessert. This creamy custard is infused with rich matcha powder, making it a light and refreshing treat. Perfect for any occasion, this easy recipe requires no baking and is ready to impress your family and friends. Enjoy this elegant dessert chilled for a satisfying finish to your meal!
Course Dessert
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword Matcha Green Tea Pudding
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings 4
Calories 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Envelope Gelatin 1 tbsp
  • 3 tbsp Water
  • 4 Egg Yolks eggs white are not used
  • 1/3 Cup Sweetener your preferred sweetener
  • 1 Cup Milk warmed
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp Matcha Powder

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
  • Start by mixing gelatin with water in a bowl to allow it to bloom.
    Gelatin being bloomed
  • Next, separate the egg yolks from the whites.
    Egg yolk in a mixing bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sweetener until they become a pale yellow color. Slowly add the warmed milk while stirring to temper the mixture and prevent the eggs from cooking.
    Egg yolk combined with warm milk.
  • Pour this mixture into a pot and heat it over medium-low heat. Stir continuously until it begins to bubble gently, just before boiling, or until it reaches 160°F. Then, remove it from the heat.
    Base pudding mixture in a pot.
  • Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, matcha powder, and bloomed gelatin to the pot. Whisk everything together until fully blended. Note - if the gelatin is solid, microwave for 10-15 seconds to return it back to liquid state.
    Matcha green tea pudding mix in a pot.
  • Finally, use a fine mesh strainer and pour the pudding mixture into ramekins or molds, cover and place them in the refrigerator. Chill for about 3-4 hours until the pudding is set.
    Matcha green tea pudding mixture poured into a cup.

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Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 269mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 171mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1421IU | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 1mg