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Overhead view of homemade matcha panna cotta recipe in glass ramekins on a white kitchen counter with raspberries and matcha powder, captured in a natural homemade style.

Matcha Panna Cotta Recipe

A silky Italian-Japanese fusion dessert made with creamy panna cotta and earthy matcha green tea. Smooth, refreshing, and elegant yet easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 packet Unflavored gelatin 2.25 tsp, bloomed in cold water
  • 3 tablespoon Cold water For blooming gelatin
  • 2 cups Heavy cream At least 35% fat content
  • ½ cup Whole milk Do not use low-fat
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar Dissolves into warm cream
  • 2 tablespoon High-quality matcha powder Sift before use
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract Optional for flavor depth
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness
  • Optional garnishes Fresh berries, whipped cream, white chocolate, mint, extra matcha powder

Equipment

  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer Crucial for smooth texture
  • 1 Medium heavy-bottom saucepan For heating cream and milk
  • 1 Wire whisk To whisk sugar and matcha
  • 6 Ramekins or serving glasses For setting panna cotta
  • 1 set Measuring cups and spoons For accurate measurements
  • 1 Plastic wrap To cover desserts while chilling

Method
 

  1. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water, let bloom 5 mins, microwave until dissolved, stir smooth.
  2. Heat cream and milk until simmer, whisk in sugar, add sifted matcha, whisk well.
  3. Stir in dissolved gelatin, add vanilla and salt, strain twice for smooth texture.
  4. Divide into ramekins, cover with plastic wrap, chill 4+ hrs until set.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.