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Enchanted Matcha Soft Serve

This enchanting matcha soft serve recipe combines the flavors of Japan with vegan-friendly ingredients and a touch of seasonal freshness.

πŸ•’ Prep: 10 minutes, Cook: 4 hours, Total: 4 hours 10 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Japanese

Allergens

Nuts (Almonds)

Ingredients

  • 1. 1 cup coconut milk 2. 1/2 cup pitted dates 3. 1/4 cup almonds 4. 2 tbsp matcha green tea powder 5. 1 tsp vanilla extract 6. 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds 7. 1/4 cup shredded coconut 8. 2tbsp desiccated coconut for topping

Instructions

  1. Soak almonds in water overnight, then drain and blend with dates until smooth.
  2. Add coconut milk, matcha powder, and vanilla extract to the blended mixture. Blend until fully combined.
  3. Chill the mixture in the freezer for 4 hours or until frozen.
  4. Remove from the freezer and use an ice cream maker to churn the mixture into soft serve.
  5. Transfer to a bowl and swirl in pomegranate seeds and shredded coconut.
  6. Top with desiccated coconut before serving.

Chef’s Insight

This soft serve is perfect for a vegan-friendly dessert that brings the essence of Japan to your table.

Notes

This dessert is a delightful and refreshing treat, perfect for any time of the day or season.

Cultural or Historical Background

Matcha has been an essential part of Japanese tea ceremonies for centuries, and this dessert pays homage to its history while giving it a modern twist.