Matcha Ice Cream

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
2. 2 In a small bowl, whisk together the matcha green tea powder and a few tablespoons of the hot cream mixture to form a smooth paste.
3. 3 In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are pale. Slowly pour in the hot cream mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
4. 4 Return the mixture to the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
5. 5 Remove from heat and stir in the matcha paste and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
6. 6 Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps.
7. 7 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until completely cold.
8. 8 Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
9. 9 Transfer the ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.