Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream Tart

Indulge in a delightful matcha green tea ice cream tart with a hazelnut crust.

Ingredients

⅓	cup toasted and roughly chopped
3	tablespoons cold and cut into cubes
¼	cup
3	tablespoons
½	teaspoon
1	cup
1 ½
½	cup
½	teaspoon
3	tablespoons
4
⅓	cup

Instructions

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a tart pan with a removable bottom.
  2. Prepare the crust by pulsing hazelnuts, cold cubed unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Press the mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake the crust for 15 to 18 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
  3. For the ice cream base, combine whole milk, heavy cream, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3 tablespoons matcha powder in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, ensuring the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks and the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar until pale, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in half of the warm cream mixture, ensuring it is well blended. Stir this yolk mixture back into the remaining cream mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat a wooden spoon, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Strain the custard into another medium bowl and let it cool over a bowl of ice water or chill in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally, until cooled.
  6. Process the custard in an ice cream maker following the manufacturer’s instructions. A few minutes before finishing the process, add red bean paste while the machine is running.
  7. Transfer the ice cream onto the tart crust. Store any remaining ice cream in an airtight container, cover, and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.
  8. Prior to serving, sprinkle matcha powder on top of the tart for an extra burst of flavor.

Jul 19, 2024