Hojicha Ice Cream

Name: Hojicha Ice Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream; 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz can); 1/4 cup hojicha powder (roasted green tea); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp salt

A no-churn ice cream infused with hojicha, roasted Japanese green tea powder, for a toasty, malted flavor without the grassy bitterness of matcha. Plan ahead: freeze at least 6 hours, or overnight, until firm.

15 minEasyServes 8370 cal/serving

JapaneseDessertNo-CookVegetarianGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz can)
1/4 cup hojicha powder (roasted green tea)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1

In a large chilled bowl, whip 2 cups heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
2

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz can), 1/4 cup hojicha powder (roasted green tea), 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth and evenly tan colored, with no dry streaks of powder remaining.
3

Fold about one third of the whipped cream into the hojicha mixture to lighten it, then gently fold in the remaining whipped cream in two more additions until no white streaks remain.
4

Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe loaf pan or airtight container, smooth the top, and press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface.
5

Freeze at least 6 hours, or overnight, until firm before scooping and serving.

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Questions

How long does Hojicha Ice Cream take?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, overnight, or about 8 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Why fold instead of stir in Hojicha Ice Cream?

Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 3 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

What equipment do I need for Hojicha Ice Cream?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses a hand mixer (step 1) and a loaf pan (step 4). If you do not have one, a whisk and a few minutes of effort replace the electric mixer.

Is there a substitute for sweetened condensed milk in Hojicha Ice Cream?

The entry for Hojicha Ice Cream calls for 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz can). In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Can I make Hojicha Ice Cream ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Hojicha Ice Cream lives in the freezer: press parchment or wrap against the surface, seal it, and use it within two to four weeks, before ice crystals coarsen it. Let it soften for five to ten minutes before serving.

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