Make Your Own Matcha Ice Cream: A Step-by-Step Guide

Enjoy the fun of making matcha ice cream at home through this comprehensive guide. From collecting ingredients to mixing the final product, we will take you through every step to ensure that you create delicious and refreshing cuisine.

1. Gather Your Ingredients

Gather Your Ingredients

To make matcha ice cream, you will require:

  • 2 cups of heavy cream
  • 1 cup of whole milk
  • 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of matcha powder
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

2.Combine Milk and Sugar

Combine Milk and Sugar

In a medium saucepan, mix together the milk and sugar, then heat over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.

3.Whisk in Matcha and Cream

Whisk in Matcha and Cream

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Whisk in the matcha powder until it is fully dissolved, then stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until well combined.

4.Chill the Mixture

Chill the Mixture

Pour the mixture into a bowl, cover it tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until it is thoroughly chilled.

5.Churn the Ice Cream

Churn the Ice Cream

Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn it according to the manufacturer’s instructions, which typically takes around 20-25 minutes.

6.Freeze and Serve

Freeze and Serve

Transfer the churned ice cream to a container with a lid and freeze it for at least 4 hours before serving. Enjoy your delicious homemade matcha ice cream!

Whether you are a novice or an expert in matcha, we hope this guide will inspire you to explore the many cooking possibilities of matcha. Enjoy cooking and enjoy homemade matcha!

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  1. Such a fun and simple recipe! I tried it with coconut milk and it turned out amazing. Will definitely make again.

  2. The guide was super easy to follow! I made the matcha ice cream with my daughter and it was so fun.

  3. I loved the balance of sweetness and earthy matcha. A great treat for summer afternoons.

  4. I love how clear the steps are. Even as a beginner, I felt confident making matcha ice cream for the first time.

  5. This is a great way to introduce matcha to kids too! Mine loved the flavor and the color.

  6. As a cafe owner, I appreciate this recipe — we tested it with our matcha powder and the results were very creamy.

  7. Great balance between sweetness and that earthy matcha flavor. I used your suggestion of adding honey and it worked perfectly.

  8. I didn’t know you could make ice cream without a machine! This no-churn method is so helpful.

  9. Very useful for promoting matcha desserts at our shop. We’re planning to serve homemade matcha ice cream this summer!

  10. Very useful for promoting matcha desserts at our shop. We’re planning to serve homemade matcha ice cream this summer!

  11. I always thought making ice cream was hard, but this guide was really easy to follow. Thanks for sharing!

  12. Great content for customer engagement! We shared this guide with our café partners to promote matcha-based desserts.

  13. Super helpful guide, especially the tips about whisking the matcha first — made the flavor really smooth!

  14. I don’t have an ice cream machine, but the no-churn method worked great. Thanks for including that option!

  15. I’ve tried other matcha ice cream recipes before, but this one has the best balance of sweetness and matcha bitterness. Loved it!

  16. Thanks for the step-by-step guide. I used ceremonial grade matcha and the result was amazing. Will definitely make it again!

  17. My kids loved it! The color, the taste, everything was perfect. Matcha and vanilla are now my new favorite combo!

  18. I never thought I could make ice cream at home, but this was surprisingly simple. I added a little condensed milk for extra richness!

  19. Tried this recipe over the weekend — SO creamy and delicious! The matcha flavor really comes through. Thank you for making it easy!

  20. Such a fun and easy recipe! The texture was super creamy, and the matcha flavor really came through. I’ll definitely be making this again for summer. Thanks for sharing! 🍦💚

  21. Mình đã làm theo công thức và kem matcha rất ngon! Vị trà xanh đậm, không quá ngọt—đúng kiểu mình thích. Ở Việt Nam hơi khó mua được kem matcha chất lượng nên bài viết này rất hữu ích. Cảm ơn bạn nhiều!

  22. This guide was exactly what I needed! I’ve been obsessed with matcha ever since visiting Japan last year, and I’ve always wanted to try making matcha ice cream at home. Your step-by-step instructions were super clear, and I loved the tip about using high-quality ceremonial grade matcha—it made a big difference in the flavor. 🍵🍦

    One small suggestion: maybe you could add a dairy-free version for those of us who are lactose sensitive? I’d love to try it with coconut milk next time.

    Thanks so much for this delicious recipe!

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