Description
This Ninja Creami Matcha Strawberry Ice Cream combines the earthy, vibrant flavor of Japanese matcha with the fruity sweetness of strawberries. It’s creamy, refreshing, and perfect for summer days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 teaspoons Japanese matcha green tea powder: The star ingredient that gives color and a distinct earthy flavor.
- ¼ cup hot water: Helps dissolve and activate the matcha.
- ½ cup cottage cheese: Adds creaminess and protein.
- 1 ½ cups half and half: The base that creates a smooth ice cream texture.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract: For warmth and depth of flavor.
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk: Sweetens and adds richness.
- 1 cup strawberries (freeze-dried or chopped fresh): Adds a sweet and tangy contrast.
Optional Add-Ons
- Extra sweetener (sugar or honey) for more sweetness.
- Additional fruits like blueberries or raspberries.
- Mini chocolate chips for texture contrast.
Substitutions and Shortcuts
- Dairy-Free: Use silken tofu instead of cottage cheese, and swap half and half for almond or oat milk.
- No Matcha?: Substitute cocoa powder for a chocolate version.
- Sugar Substitutes: Use stevia or erythritol instead of sweetened condensed milk (adjust taste).
Instructions
- Blend the Base: Combine half and half, sweetened condensed milk, cottage cheese, matcha dissolved in hot water, and vanilla in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add Strawberries (Optional): Pulse strawberries into the mix for a blended flavor, or reserve them for a swirl later.
- Freeze the Base: Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, level the top, and freeze flat for 24 hours.
- Spin: Place the frozen pint in the Ninja Creami and select “Ice Cream” mode.
- Respin (if needed): Add 1–2 tablespoons of milk and hit “Respin” if the texture is crumbly.
- Mix in Strawberries (if not blended): Add chopped or freeze-dried strawberries and mix using the Ninja Creami “Mix-In” function.
- Serve and Enjoy: Scoop directly or freeze again for a firmer texture before serving.
Notes
- Swirl Tip: Add strawberries after the first spin for a gorgeous swirl effect.
- Storage: Keep in the pint container and respin before serving leftovers.
- Matcha Quality: Use high-grade Japanese matcha for the best color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ninja Creami
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: undefined
Keywords: Ninja Creami matcha ice cream, matcha strawberry dessert, cottage cheese ice cream, homemade green tea ice cream, Japanese matcha recipe