Ginger Green Tea Ice Cream Recipe

Name: Ginger Green Tea Ice Cream Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 65 min
Yield: 1 quart
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) matcha green tea powder; 3 cups half and half; 3 tablespoons finely grated ginger, with juice; 6 egg yolks; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Bittersweet matcha pairs beautifully with the crisp, refreshing heat of ginger.

Note: Freshly grated ginger has a tendency to slightly coagulate dairy proteins, so don't be surprised if your dairy-ginger mixture is thick and a little clumpy after steeping. It'll smooth out once you cook it into a custard, strain it, and churn it.

Ginger Green Tea Ice Cream Recipe

Prep 10 mins

Cook 65 mins

Active 60 mins

Churning/Freezing Time 15 hrs 30 mins

Total 16 hrs 45 mins

Makes 1 quart

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4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) matcha green tea powder
3 cups half and half
3 tablespoons finely grated ginger, with juice
6 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Add matcha powder to a heavy-bottomed saucepan and very slowly whisk in half and half, stopping frequently to smooth out any lumps. Lumps will not cook out.
Once half and half is fully and smoothly whisked in, place saucapan over medium heat and bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat, stir in ginger, cover, and let steep for 1 hour.
In a mixing bowl combine egg yolks and sugar and whisk until combined. Mixture will be very thick. When dairy finishes steeping, uncover and quickly stir in egg yolk mixture, whisking to fully incorporate. Put saucepan on medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until a custard forms on the back of a spoon and a swiped finger leaves a clean line. Stir in salt to taste.
Pour custard through a fine mesh strainer into an airtight container and chill overnight. The next day, churn according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer ice cream to container and chill in freezer for at least 3 to 4 hours before serving.

Special equipment

Ice cream maker

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
2558	Calories
109g	Fat
342g	Carbs
64g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Calories	2558
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 109g	139%
Saturated Fat 62g	311%
Cholesterol 1555mg	518%
Sodium 2142mg	93%
Total Carbohydrate 342g	124%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 331g
Protein 64g
Vitamin C 8mg	39%
Calcium 975mg	75%
Iron 6mg	36%
Potassium 1505mg	32%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.