Description
This creamy and vibrant Matcha Pudding is a delightful dessert made with full-fat coconut milk, matcha powder, and gelatin for a smooth, velvety texture. Naturally sweetened with honey and flavored with vanilla, it offers a perfectly balanced taste of earthy matcha with a hint of sweetness. Served chilled and topped with fresh raspberries, this pudding is a refreshing and elegant treat suitable for those seeking a dairy-free indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Matcha Mixture
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk (shaken)
- 2 teaspoons gelatin
Sweetened Coconut Milk
- 13.5 ounces full-fat coconut milk (remaining after ¼ cup)
- 2 tablespoons honey (adjust to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
- 12 fresh raspberries (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the matcha base: Measure 2 teaspoons of matcha powder into a small bowl. Shake and whisk ¼ cup of the full-fat coconut milk with the matcha until combined, allowing some clumps since they will smooth out later.
- Bloom the gelatin: Stir 2 teaspoons of gelatin into the matcha and coconut milk mixture to rehydrate it. Set this aside to bloom while you prepare the rest.
- Heat the sweetened coconut milk: Pour the remaining coconut milk into a pot and add 2 tablespoons of honey and ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt. Heat over medium, stirring frequently, until the mixture is steaming but not boiling.
- Combine gelatin mixture: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the gelatin, matcha, and coconut milk mixture. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix well.
- Blend until smooth: Use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a blender to whisk everything thoroughly until no matcha lumps remain and the pudding mixture is uniform.
- Chill the pudding: Pour the matcha mixture into a medium bowl and refrigerate uncovered for 30 minutes. Then cover and chill for an additional 1½ hours or until the pudding has set solidly.
- Whip the pudding: When ready to serve, use a hand mixer to beat the chilled pudding until light, fluffy, and smooth, transitioning from chunky to creamy texture.
- Serve and garnish: Divide the fluffy matcha pudding into four bowls or cups. Top each serving with fresh raspberries if desired, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Be careful not to boil the coconut milk mixture as it can affect the texture and gelatin setting.
- If preferred, agave syrup or maple syrup can substitute honey to keep it vegan, but gelatin may need to be replaced with agar agar for a fully vegan pudding.
- Using an immersion blender ensures no matcha clumps and yields a smoother pudding.
- The pudding can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For a more intense matcha flavor, increase the matcha powder slightly, but balance sweetness accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Keywords: matcha pudding, coconut milk dessert, gelatin dessert, Japanese dessert, easy pudding recipe, vegan-friendly dessert option, healthy sweet treat
