Matcha Mousse

Light matcha mousse, quick and easy.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin

  • 4 tablespoons hot water

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 2 egg yolks

  • 1 cup milk

  • 2 tablespoons hot water

  • 1 teaspoon green tea powder (matcha)

  • 1 cup heavy cream

Directions

  1. Dissolve gelatin in 4 tablespoons hot water in a bowl. Set aside.

  2. Mix brown sugar and egg yolks together in a medium bowl. Set aside.

  3. Heat milk in a saucepan over low heat, about 5 minutes. Stir in gelatin mixture until dissolved, making sure not to overheat milk. Remove from heat. Pour milk mixture into egg mixture gradually, stirring well.

  4. Mix 2 tablespoons hot water and green tea powder together in a bowl. Set bowl of gelatin mixture on top of a bowl filled with ice water; stir matcha paste into mixture as it cools.

  5. Whip heavy cream in a bowl using an electric mixer until firm but not yet forming peaks, about 3 minutes. Add to matcha mixture; stir well until fully incorporated, about 1 minute.

  6. Pour mousse evenly into 8 serving glasses. Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

161 Calories
13g Fat
10g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 161
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 67mg 5%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 82mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.