Easy Matcha Dessert Recipes for Home

Matcha desserts are loved for their bittersweet flavor and vibrant green color. This article introduces 4 matcha desserts you can easily make at home in HCMC.

1. Matcha mug cake (about 5 minutes)

The simplest recipe, needing only a mug and a microwave.

Ingredients (1 serving)

• Flour: 3 tbsp, sugar: 1.5 tbsp, matcha powder: 1 tsp, baking powder: 1/4 tsp
• Egg: 1, milk: 2 tbsp, vegetable oil: 1 tbsp

Directions

1. Add dry ingredients to a mug and mix well with a fork
2. Add egg, milk, and oil; stir until smooth
3. Microwave (600W) for 1 min 30 sec to 2 min
4. Insert a toothpick; if it comes out clean, it's done

Overcooking makes it tough, so check from 1 min 30 sec. Try adding whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

2. Matcha ice cream (no machine needed)

No ice cream maker required, perfect for hot days in HCMC.

Ingredients (about 4 servings)

• Heavy cream: 200ml, condensed milk: 80-100g
• Matcha powder: 1 tbsp, hot water: 2 tbsp

Directions

1. Sift matcha, dissolve in hot water to make a paste, let cool
2. Whip cream to soft peaks (80%)
3. Add condensed milk, fold gently, then add cooled matcha paste and mix evenly
4. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 4-6 hours

Stirring with a fork 2-3 times during freezing makes it smoother. Adjust sweetness with condensed milk.

3. Matcha cookies (about 30 minutes)

Icebox-style cookies that need no cookie cutters, just a knife.

Ingredients (about 20 cookies)

• Flour: 120g, matcha powder: 1 tbsp
• Butter (room temp): 60g, sugar: 40g, egg yolk: 1

Directions

1. Cream butter, add sugar then egg yolk, mix well
2. Sift flour and matcha into the bowl, fold gently with a spatula
3. Wrap in plastic, shape into a log 3-4cm in diameter, chill for at least 30 minutes
4. Slice 7-8mm thick, bake at 170°C for 12-15 minutes

Over-mixing makes cookies tough; stop when flour is just incorporated. White chocolate chips are a great addition.

4. Matcha pudding (about 15 min + chilling time)

Gelatin-set type, no oven needed.

Ingredients (3-4 servings)

• Milk: 300ml, heavy cream: 100ml, sugar: 3 tbsp
• Matcha powder: 2 tsp, hot water: 1 tbsp
• Gelatin powder: 5g, water: 2 tbsp

Directions

1. Sprinkle gelatin over water and let bloom (about 5 min)
2. Sift matcha and dissolve in hot water to make a paste
3. Heat milk and sugar in a small pan over low heat (do not boil)
4. Remove from heat, add gelatin and stir to dissolve, then add matcha paste and cream
5. Strain through a sieve into molds, refrigerate for 3-4 hours

Boiling the liquid makes gelatin difficult to set, so be careful.

Tips for using matcha in desserts

• Use culinary grade: Designed to retain color and flavor when cooked
• Always sift: Matcha absorbs moisture and clumps easily
• Don't overdo it: Even a small amount has strong flavor, follow the recipe
• Store in the fridge: HCMC's climate is humid, keep sealed and refrigerated

Summary

Matcha mug cake takes just 5 minutes, ice cream and pudding only need mixing and chilling. Enjoy the balance of matcha bitterness and sweetness at home.

Matcha powder and baking ingredients are available on the Farmi app. Download Farmi and start making matcha desserts at home.

Note: This article and some images were created with the assistance of AI (artificial intelligence) and reviewed by the editorial team before publication.