Matcha Parfait
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 delightful dessert served all year round.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
Matcha Jelly
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 2 teaspoons kanten powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 cups water
Shiratama Dango (Mochi Ball)
- 1 cup Shiratamako mochi rice flour
- 1/3 cup 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
Serving: 4people | Calories: 759kcal | Carbohydrates: 184g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 102g | Vitamin A: 668IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 4mg