Matcha green tea is one of my favorites and I started substituting my cup of coffee with a cup of matcha latte. It’s a far healthier version, packed with antioxidants. Since I’ve recently refreshed my green tea collection with some matcha powder, I decided to put some into a dessert. This is a fun and simple sweet made of green tea and white chocolate and it pairs perfectly with a cup of matcha latte. It was inspired by this lovely recipe.
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Matcha Green Tea Chocolates
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: Makes 24 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Rich white chocolate meets earthy matcha in these elegant little treats. Perfect with a matcha latte!
Ingredients
- 14 oz (400 g) white chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 oz (25 g) butter
- 2 tbsp matcha green tea powder
Instructions
- Heat whipping cream to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add finely chopped white chocolate.
- Add butter and stir until it all comes together.
- Pour into a small rectangular baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- Let cool for five hours or overnight.
- Remove from the pan.
- Dust with matcha powder and cut into cubes. Before cutting, run a knife under hot water and wipe with a clean kitchen towel to prevent sticking.
Notes
- For a smoother ganache, use a double boiler to melt the white chocolate instead of the microwave.
- To intensify the matcha flavor, sift the powder before adding it to the ganache.
- Store chocolates in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven-Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 10
Frequently Asked Questions
What grade of matcha should I use for these chocolates?
Culinary grade matcha works well here since it’s being mixed with chocolate. Ceremonial grade is more expensive and its subtle flavors would be masked by the chocolate and sugar.
How do I prevent the chocolate from seizing when I add the matcha?
Sift the matcha powder and fold it gently into the melted chocolate while it’s still warm but not hot. Make sure no water or steam gets into the chocolate, as even a small amount of moisture causes seizing.
How should I store matcha green tea chocolates?
Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Let them sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before eating so the texture and flavor come through fully.
Jeez, thank you so much for posting this! It is gonna help me when I buy green tea at the grocery store! Super Extraordinary!