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Mar 17, 2021(updated May 21, 2022)

No Churn Matcha Ice Cream

5 from 6 votes

9 Comments

by Becca Du

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no churn matcha ice cream

Today is St. Patrick’s day, and you KNOW I have to pay homage to one of my favorite ingredients of all time on this day – matcha! I discovered matcha a few years ago, and I think it was love at first sight. I love how you can have it straight up as a cup of a tea and how you can add it to desserts. It has been a bit of an obsession of mine to turn every dessert into a matcha dessert. I’ve made matcha tiramisu, matcha brownies (a fan favorite!), and matcha cookies. A few years ago I made a matcha ice cream as one of the very first matcha recipes on this blog, so I thought I would come back today to offer an easier way to make that same ice cream. This no churn matcha ice cream is so easy to make with only 5 ingredients!

matcha and condensed milk

Ingredients, Substitutions & Adjustments

  • Heavy cream – Adds richness and a bit of airiness to the ice cream. Whipping this heavy cream adds air to the ice cream.
  • Condensed milk – Adds sweetness and richness to the ice cream. Sweetened condensed milk is milk with no water mixed with some sugar.
  • Vanilla extract – Adds flavor to the ice cream. Substitute with a vanilla bean or an equal amount of vanilla paste. I personally use vanilla paste because it has more flavor than vanilla extract.
  • Salt – Brings out the flavor of the other ingredients.
  • Matcha powder – Matcha powder provides the green color and matcha flavor to the ice cream. I use Aiya culinary grade matcha powder for all my matcha desserts.
whipped cream

Making my no churn matcha ice cream

First combine milk, vanilla extract, salt, and matcha powder in a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Set aside. Next whip heavy cream until stiff peaks (~5 minutes). Add about half the whipped cream to the bowl with the matcha condensed milk mixture. Mix together until a uniform green color. Add the rest of the whipped cream and gently fold it into the mixture. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream too much. Pour cream into a freezer safe container and freeze for 6 hours or overnight.

ice cream before freezing

Tips on how to make the best no churn matcha ice cream

Whip heavy cream to STIFF peaks

This gives the ice cream structure, so it isn’t a water-y consistency. It also provides the ice cream with a bit of airiness.

Sift matcha powder to prevent clumping

Matcha powder tends to clump, so sifting it first prevents that from happening. If you still have some clumping, that’s totally okay!

How much matcha powder should I use?

Use more matcha powder if you want your ice cream to be greener and if you want a better matcha flavor. Higher quality matcha will provide you with a greener and more pronounced flavor, so if you think your matcha is lower quality, I would highly recommend using more than 2 tablespoons of matcha powder.

no churn matcha ice cream

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no churn matcha ice cream

No Churn Matcha Ice Cream

Becca Du
A super, easy 5 ingredient no churn matcha ice cream. You don't need an ice cream machine to make this ice cream recipe!
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 6 hrs
Course Dessert
Cuisine Asian
Servings 10 people
Calories 302 kcal

Equipment

  • Ice Cream Scoop
  • Loaf Pan

Ingredients
 
 

  • 14 oz condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp matcha powder
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Add condensed milk, vanilla extract, salt, and matcha powder to a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Set aside.
  • Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks (~5 minutes).
  • Add about half the whipped cream to the bowl with the matcha condensed milk mixture. Mix together until a uniform green color.
  • Add the rest of the whipped cream and gently fold it into the mixture. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream too much.
  • Pour cream into a freezer safe container and freeze for 6 hours or overnight.

Notes

  • If you want your ice cream to be greener and have more matcha flavor, add more matcha powder. I would highly recommend you add more than 2 tablespoons of matcha powder if you have lower quality matcha. I personally use Aiya culinary grade matcha powder.
  • Whip heavy cream to STIFF peaks – This gives the ice cream structure, so it isn’t a water-y consistency. It also provides the ice cream with a bit of airiness.
  • Sift matcha powder to prevent clumping – Matcha powder tends to clump, so sifting it first prevents that from happening. If you still have some clumping, that’s totally okay!

Nutrition

Serving: 3tablespoonsCalories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 6gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 127mgPotassium: 184mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 956IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Ana says

    April 13, 2021 at 4:14 am

    Help, I made this but mine turned up too salty! I messed up somewhere along way and now I am trying to save this batch because other than being too salty, it is super creamy. Could you suggest ways to fix the problem? Can I just whip up more cream to fold into the melted ice cream or better to just make a new batch and combine?

    Reply
    • Becca says

      April 13, 2021 at 7:17 am

      Oh no!! I think adding some more whipped cream could help. You can also make a smaller batch of the ice cream base with condensed milk and whipped cream to balance out the saltiness. Make sure to not add salt to the new batch. In terms of the creaminess, the base is a bit creamy after you make it but as it freezes, it should have the consistency of ice cream. I usually freeze mine overnight. Hope this helps!

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      • Ana says

        April 13, 2021 at 9:43 pm

        Thank you for the tips! Will try today and let you know how it goes tomorrow☺️ I think my green tea powder is the culprit since I used instant green tea drink🙈

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  2. Ana says

    April 15, 2021 at 10:31 pm

    Thank you for the tips. I did what you suggested and it turns out just nice☺️

    Reply
    • Becca says

      April 15, 2021 at 11:24 pm

      Awesome I’m glad!!

      Reply
  3. Syaza Alya Aswandi says

    May 1, 2021 at 12:43 am

    I’ve made this once & planning to make more. Because of its richness, i blended it w matcha & WALA MATCHA MILKSHAKE. Also, I’ve been wondering it’s normal if the ice cream melts quicker than commercial ice cream cuz mine did 🤣

    Reply
    • Becca says

      May 1, 2021 at 9:55 am

      Hi Syaza. Thank you for making this! Yes it does melt a bit quicker than commercial ice cream!

      Reply
  4. Kirsty says

    August 4, 2022 at 4:17 am

    5 stars
    Being matcha obsessed I was really excited to try this recipe. After hand whipping the cream to as close to “stiff” as my arm could manage I was doubtful it would work – but it’s turned out incredible! Thank you so much for this recipe!

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    • Becca Du says

      August 7, 2022 at 1:29 am

      I can’t believe you had whipped the cream! That’s some dedication! I’m so glad you enjoyed the ice cream 🙂

      Reply

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