Japanese Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons matcha green tea powder sifted
• 4 pieces egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until just simmering, but do not let it boil.
2. 2 In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and thick.
3. 3 Gradually add the hot milk mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly to avoid curdling.
4. 4 Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
5. 5 Remove from heat and stir in the sifted matcha green tea powder and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
6. 6 Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps.
7. 7 Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely chilled.
8. 8 Churn the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
9. 9 Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
10. 10 Serve the matcha ice cream in bowls or cones, and enjoy.