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Easy homemade Matcha Parfait with layers of matcha jelly, whipped cream, sweet red bean paste, mochi balls, corn flakes, and matcha ice cream in a glass. It's a delicious and delightful dessert served all year round.
Matcha Parfait Recipe
Matcha parfait is a layered dessert that typically consists of various ingredients such as matcha-flavored jelly, whipped cream, sweet red bean paste (anko), mochi balls, corn flakes, and fresh fruit such as strawberries or bananas.
Parfait is one of the most popular desserts commonly found in local Japanese coffee shops and family restaurants. It’s served in a tall glass or parfait cup, allowing the colorful layers to be visible. Matcha ice cream or matcha-flavored whipped cream is often used as a topping to enhance the matcha flavor.
Try this easy recipe today, and make yourself a fancy dessert at home with only a few simple ingredients.
Why This Recipe Works
The ultimate matcha parfait is effortless to prepare and enjoy all year round. It serves as a great option for afternoon tea time as well as a highlight for your dinner.
While matcha parfait may be considered a luxurious and expensive treat when ordered at a coffee shop, creating it at home is always more affordable with better quality.
It’s also a versatile recipe that allows for various layers and components such as sponge cake, matcha jelly, whipped cream, ice cream, mochi balls, sweet red bean paste, crunchy granola, and more, providing a diverse range of textures and flavors in each spoonful.
Ingredients
It’s really easy to make authentic matcha parfait at home with only a few basic ingredients.
Matcha jelly requires four ingredients below:
- Matcha powder
- Kanten powder
- Sugar
- Water
Shiratama dango calls the following ingredients:
- Shiratamako mochi rice flour
- Water
To assemble the matcha parfait, use the following ingredients for alternate layers.
- Matcha jelly
- Whipped cream
- Corn flakes cereal
- Shiratama dango
- Sweet red bean paste
- Matcha ice cream
- Cookies
- Fresh fruits
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Matcha Parfait
Homemade Matcha parfait is quick to prepare.
First, prepare the matcha jelly by whisking together matcha powder, kanten powder, and sugar in a bowl. Mix them with water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Stir occasionally until the powder has completely dissolved. Remove from the heat, pour the mixture into a glass container, and let it set in the refrigerator.
Next, make the mochi balls by combining Shiratamako mochi rice flour with water. Divide the mochi dough into small balls and cook them in the boiling water. Drain them and soak in the water. They’re ready to use.
Finally, layer up all the ingredients in your dessert cup, and create a fantastic matcha parfait that no one can resist.
Cooking Tips
For the best result, please follow my tips below:
- Shiratamako mochi rice flour can be substituted with glutinous rice flour or Mochiko sweet rice flour. If using Mochiko powder, slowly add the water while combing the ingredients together to form a smooth dough.
- Kanten powder is a similar ingredient to agar powder.
- Toppings for matcha parfait are various, you may enjoy it according to your personal preference, such as ice cream, cookies, or fresh fruits.
Frequently Asked Questions
The parfait is a classic dessert that originated in France. The word “parfait” itself means “perfect” in French. Traditional French parfaits are frozen desserts that layer up with flavored ice creams or custards with syrup, fruit, nuts, or other ingredients.
Japanese parfait draws inspiration from its French counterpart but has been adapted and recreated with unique Japanese elements and flavors such as matcha, mochi, and red bean paste to suit Japanese tastes.
Yes, you can prepare the matcha jelly a day or two in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the parfait.
This recipe has 759 calories per serving.
What To Serve With Matcha Parfait
Matcha parfait is a popular dessert in Japan, celebrated for its layered texture and rich flavor. Pair it with these beloved Japanese dishes to end your meal on a sweet note.
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Matcha Parfait
Ingredients
Matcha Jelly
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 2 teaspoons (4g) kanten powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 cups (500ml) water
Shiratama Dango (Mochi Ball)
- 1 cup (100g) Shiratamako mochi rice flour
- 1/3 cup (90ml) water
For Matcha Parfait
- 2 cups matcha jelly, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup corn flakes cereal
- 16 Shiratama dango
- 1 cup sweet red bean paste
- 2 cups matcha ice cream, optional
- cookies, for garnish, optional
- fresh fruit, for garnish
Instructions
Matcha Jelly
- Mix the matcha powder, kanten powder, and sugar in a small bowl and set aside. Fill a saucepan with 2 1/2 cups of water and add the matcha mixture. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the powder has completely dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let it cool for 10 minutes. Pour into a glass container, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
Shiratama Dango
- Add 5 cups of water to a saucepan and bring to a boil. In a large bowl, combine Shiratamako mochi rice flour with water. Mix with a rubber spatula until well incorporated, then roll the mixture into a smooth dough.
- Divide the dough into 16 equal portions and roll each piece into a smooth ball. Drop the balls into the boiling water and cook for 1 minute, or until they float to the surface. Drain and transfer them to a bowl of cold water. (Do not overcrowd the saucepan; cook the Shiratama mochi balls in batches.)
Assemble The Matcha Parfait
- Remove the matcha jelly from the refrigerator and cut it into bite-sized cubes. To assemble, place a layer of matcha jelly at the bottom of the serving glass. Pipe a thin layer of whipped cream on top, then add another two layers with corn flakes cereal and matcha jelly
- Finally, top with sweet red bean paste, Shiratama dango, and 2 scoops of matcha ice cream. Garnish the dessert with additional whipped cream, cookies, and fresh fruit, if desired.
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Notes
- Shiratamako mochi rice flour can be substituted with glutinous rice flour or Mochiko sweet rice flour. If using Mochiko powder, slowly add the water while combing the ingredients together to form a smooth dough.
- Kanten powder is a similar ingredient to agar powder.
- Toppings for matcha parfait are various, you may enjoy it according to your personal preference, such as ice cream, cookies, or fresh fruits.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
