Matcha and White Chocolate Ice Cream Cake Recipe
This Matcha and White Chocolate Ice Cream Cake is a delightful layered dessert combining the earthy bitterness of matcha green tea ice cream with the creamy sweetness of white chocolate ice cream. With a crunchy shortbread cookie layer and elegant white chocolate shavings dusted with matcha powder, this no-bake ice cream cake is perfect for warm days or special occasions, offering a refreshing and sophisticated treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Layers
- 2 cups matcha green tea ice cream
- 2 cups white chocolate ice cream
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup crushed shortbread cookies
- 1/2 cup white chocolate shavings
- 1/4 cup matcha powder for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap, ensuring there is extra overhang on the sides to make removing the ice cream cake easier later on.
- First Layer – Matcha Ice Cream: Evenly spread the 2 cups of matcha green tea ice cream at the bottom of the lined pan, smoothing it out with a spatula. Place the pan in the freezer and let it freeze for 1 hour until the ice cream is firm.
- Second Layer – White Chocolate Ice Cream & Cookies: After the matcha layer is firm, evenly layer the 2 cups of white chocolate ice cream on top. Sprinkle the crushed shortbread cookies over this layer, pressing gently to embed them slightly into the ice cream. Freeze again for 2 hours until fully set.
- Unmold and Garnish: Use the plastic wrap overhang to carefully lift the ice cream cake out of the pan. Garnish the top with white chocolate shavings and dust lightly with matcha powder to achieve a polished, professional appearance.
Notes
- For best results, allow the ice cream to soften slightly at room temperature before layering to make spreading easier.
- Use plastic wrap generously to prevent the ice cream from sticking to the pan and allow for easy removal.
- Crushed shortbread cookies add a delightful crunch but can be substituted with other cookies like graham crackers or digestive biscuits.
- Make sure to keep the cake well frozen until just before serving to maintain shape and texture.
- Stroke the spatula gently when smoothing layers to avoid creating air pockets.
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