We’ve created the perfect matcha green tea dessert. Our Matcha cookies and cream ice cream is thick, packed with flavor, and keeps you feeling happy inside out. By combining the earthy and more bitter flavor of our matcha green tea with the classically sweet cookies and cream biscuits, a super unique and seriously addictive delicious flavor is made. We can’t forget to mention that with the added texture of the crushed cookies, this ice cream flavor is sure to become your new favorite one!
Common questions on making matcha cookies and cream ice cream at home
Making ice cream can seem like such a tasking production decision to make in the kitchen, but fear not, we’ve found the perfect recipe to make it easy for everyone to make. In turn, making it easier for everyone to eat too! We won’t be needing any fancy machines to formulate this ice cream at home, all we’ll be needing are a few simple ingredients and follow a few simple steps too.
Q: Can I substitute the heavy cream with a non-dairy alternative? A: Yes, you can use a non-dairy alternative such as coconut cream or almond milk, but the texture and flavor may be slightly different.
Q: Can I use a different type of sweetener instead of condensed milk?
A: You can try using other sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, but the texture and flavor may not be the same as using condensed milk.
Q: How long does it take for the ice cream to freeze?
A: It will take at least 6 hours to freeze, but we recommend leaving it in the freezer overnight to ensure it sets properly.
Q: Can I use a different flavor of cookies instead of cookies and cream?
A: Yes, you can experiment with different types of cookies to find your perfect combination. Just make sure to crush them into small pieces before adding them to the mixture. You can even try to mix in other toppings such as chopped nuts or brownie bits.
Q: What are the benefits of matcha?
A: Taking matcha tea has so many benefits on its own already. It’s a clean, jitter-free energy source, loaded with antioxidants that’s proven to put you in a better mood!
Matcha Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Ingredients:
300 ml heavy cream
190 ml condensed milk
2 tbsp Matcha Kari
cookies and cream cookies (as needed)
Matcha Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Recipe:
- Whip heavy cream until medium peaks form, and chill in the fridge for an hour.
- In a large bowl, combine condensed milk and matcha.
- Add the chilled cream then mix.
- Crush some cookies & cream cookies and add into the mixture.
- Mix then pour in a container.
- Freeze overnight or until set and scoop to serve.
- Enjoy!
More Flavors, More Fun
To get the perfect matcha ice cream base flavor, we recommend using Matcha Kari’s Organic Chef’s Culinary Grade Matcha. This matcha green tea powder is perfect to use in making desserts, snacks, and anything matcha sweet!
If you want to enhance and explore the depth of flavor you can get with matcha ice cream, why not try using our flavored matcha powders in this recipe! We have Vanilla, Chocolate and Mango Matcha flavors for you to use. This will definitely bring out a funner taste profile, and keep you curious and wanting more.
Another one of our matcha products to try is our newly launched Dr. Weil-recommended Matcha Masala Chai! Using this will give you an earthy flavor from the matcha, spice-y notes from the chai, and simple sweetness from the cookies and cream. It’s a lot to take in, but it will make all the sense in the world when you try it.
Creating and playing around with this recipe will be all sorts of fun, but more than that, let’s not forget the healthy goodness that our premium Japanese matcha provides! Taking matcha gives you a clean source of energy, melts away your anxiety, and boosts your mood too. Read up more on the full list of the benefits of matcha here.
So have a scoop or two of our matcha cookies and cream ice cream! What are you waiting for?
If you loved this recipe, and are looking for more sweet matcha coolers to make this summer, you can also try your hand at these dishes and drinks:
