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Matcha Eggnog

This recipe for Matcha Eggnog is a creamy, rich and delicious custard-based drink flavoured with green tea and punctuated with warm spices.
Course Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine American, Asian, British
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 224kcal
Author Michelle

Ingredients

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 45 g granulated sugar
  • 3 g matcha
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 250 ml whole milk
  • 125 ml heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Add egg yolks, sugar, matcha and vanilla extract to a heat-safe glass bowl.
  • Whisk matcha egg mixture until lightened in colour. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream and heat to a simmer.
  • Gradually pour the warmed milk/cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking, also known as tempering the eggs.
  • Once all the milk/cream has been added to the egg mixture, pour the entire mixture back into the saucepan.
  • Stir the mixture until slightly thickened.
  • Add in the ground cinnamon and freshly grated nutmeg.
  • Strain the matcha eggnog into a clean jar and allow to cool.
  • Chill eggnog in the fridge before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 735IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 0.4mg