green tea ice cream

Name: Green tea ice cream
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) heavy cream; 2 cup(s) half and half; 1/2 - vanilla bean, split; 9 - egg yolks; 3/4 cup(s) sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) matcha (green tea powder)

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Jean Ray

Updated on Jul 28, 2015

Adapted from Japanese recipe wiki

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prep time 45 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream
2 cups half and half
1/2 - vanilla bean, split
9 - egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons matcha (green tea powder)

How To Make green tea ice cream

Step 1

Bring heavy cream, half and half, and vanilla bean to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let infuse 10-15 minutes.

Step 2

Whisk eggs and sugar. Slowly pour into hot cream.
Step 3

Cook on medium, stirring constantly, to 180 degrees (or wipe finger stripe on back of wooden spoon, if edges stay clear, it's ready). Remove from heat.
Step 4

Whisk in tea powder. Strain.
Step 5

Place clean bowl in bowl of ice water. Stir often. Cool and serve. (Or, place in freezer, stirring often)
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