Ever since matcha became a viral drink, no one has stopped talking about it online and offline. It has evolved from the classic drink to new drink combinations ranging from the viral strawberry matcha to the new banana matcha that just dropped at Tierra Mia Cafe. Even as far as incorporating scents to the drink such as rose or lavender matcha.
This trending drink has now made its way onto the dessert table and into some of our all time favorite treats that range from cakes to ice cream. If you are a dessert lover, these will make a perfect fit for your next treat. These desserts can be found in Japanese bakeries around Los Angeles and New York City or you can make them at home.
Matcha Cheesecake
Cheesecake is already a favorite. Now combined with matcha, it could be the top dessert. Matcha cheesecake is a perfect combination of the rich taste of the cream cheese and the slight bitterness of the matcha. There are different varieties that can be found in different cafes such as the matcha cheesecake with blueberry swirl. TikTok creator @belleskitchenph curated an easy no-bake recipe consisting of graham crackers crumbs for the base, lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla to soften the cream cheese, then mixing the separate matcha cream into it to be left in the fridge overnight.
Matcha Gelato
This creamy and enticing dessert is perfect for the summer heat. It’s the ice cream everyone knows and loves but with the twist of that earthy matcha flavor. Matcha gelato can be found in various Japanese cafes just like Matsu Matcha, located in Los Angeles, which serves matcha gelato at different intensity levels depending on your matcha taste palette. This TikTok creator, @ymshannn, made matcha gelato matcha powder, white sugar, 1 egg yolk, heavy cream, and white chocolate. No special machine needed.
Matcha Parfait
If you are a parfait person, this will make you love it even more. Matcha parfait may vary, most places have you choose your desired toppings but generally, it consists of a layered matcha and vanilla ice cream topped with different toppings including sweet red bean paste, chewy mochi balls, or cornflakes. A clearer idea is introduced in @periwinklepat where they use yogurt mixed with matcha powder and chia seeds layered with preferred fruits and more yogurt.
Mochi Matcha
Matcha mochi is a must for the upcoming heat. It’s a chewy, flavorful dessert that consists of the sweet red bean paste that is wrapped in sweet rice cake (mochi) and topped with matcha powder. This yummy dessert can be found in various supermarkets such as Trader Joe’s and Target. You can also follow @catherine.desserts 2 ingredient recipe consisting of your favorite green tea ice cream and putting it into something round like an ice tray to pop it into the freezer. Microwave the rest to melt it and add rice flour to make it chewy and mix. Microwave it and mix afterwards and add flour to knead it into a pancake so it can cover your ice cream. Cover your ice cream and there you have it.
Matcha Waffles
Matcha has taken over breakfast with this one. Matcha waffles are a sweet delicacy that brighten up your morning. They are just like regular breakfast waffles but with matcha powder infused to satisfy your crave for matcha bright and early. User @zenmorimatcha offers an easy recipe that consists of all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder, and matcha powder and mixing them together. Next, wet ingredients in a separate bowl mixed with milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Combine both together to a batter consistency to be put into the waffle maker.
Matcha Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
A delicious snack that you can easily make at home, Matcha chocolate covered strawberries are something that you should experience as a matcha lover. Just chocolate, matcha powder, and strawberries. TikTok creator @lifewithtuyen shows us exactly by first melting the chocolate for 15 sec and stirring. Then, sifting the matcha into the chocolate. Wash your strawberries before dipping them into the chocolate. Set and let them harden.
Strawberry Matcha Tres Leches Cake
Strawberry matcha tres leches cake recipe is doing numbers on TikTok as it is a must-try. It’s a perfect soft and moist dessert that is covered in sweet matcha topped with strawberry cream. A perfect dessert that can be served at a dinner party or birthday celebration. Tiktok creator @asiamakes offers her recipe consisting of separating 5 eggs into a bowl with sugar and whip the whites. Add milk and vanilla to the eggs then dip cake flour, salt, baking powder, and matcha to mix together. Then, add the whipped whites and mix. While the cake is baking, start making the milk mixture of milk, evaporated milk, condensed milk, matcha powder, and hot water. Once the cake is baked, poke some holes into it where you will dump the milk mixture. Top the cake with strawberry frosting.
Matcha Cinnamon Rolls
These soft fluffy cinnamon rolls will make you want more and more. They are made with matcha powder in the dough for the vibrant green color and earthy taste topped with the sugary coat of sweet cream cheese frosting with matcha. TikTok user @moribyan offers the full recipe in which they proof their yeast in warm milk and then add sugar, eggs, and melted butter, a ting salt, matcha and all purpose flour to be mixed. Then, put it into the oven to have it rise and roll the dough out to spread the butter and cinnamon onto it and roll it in. Cut into it to make the rolls, place them into the oven to bake. Lastly, top it with some sweet cream cheese frosting.