Each month, a group of bloggers will challenge ourselves to create something we’ve pinned on Pinterest. It can be an exact recreation of the pin or a new creation inspired by the pin. The main idea is to help motivate us (and you too) to create something and to not let the pin idea collect virtual space dust. This month, I chose to do a Cool and Creamy Matcha Mousse that’s perfect for the warm summer weather and satisfies my family’s cravings for all things Matcha.
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My pin inspiration came from Food & Wine’s Matcha White Chocolate Mousse recipe. While I did not follow their recipe, I made my own version using a tried and true chocolate mousse recipe as a base. I know you’re wondering why I didn’t follow the original recipe, right? It’s because I prefer to use gelatin when making mousse because it helps give the mousse a light airy texture. And if I could describe it, it’s like eating fluffy creamy clouds! So delicious!
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Cool Matcha Mousse
Before I share the recipe, I want to share two tips.
- Use a finely milled cooking Matcha powder. Do not use Matcha drink powder or sweetened drink Matcha powders.
- Always dissolve Matcha powder in hot/boiling water to ensure there are no lumps before incorporating into any type of mix.
- In a small bowl, add water and sprinkle gelatin over it. Set aside.
- In another small bowl, add hot water and Matcha powder. Mix to fully dissolve the Matcha powder. Set aside.
- Place a large bowl in ice. Add sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla. Whip until soft peaks form.
- Add Matcha mix and gelatin mix into the whipped cream. If the gelatin mix has solidified, pop it into the microwave for a few seconds before adding it into the whipped cream.
- Place mix into a pastry bag to pipe into small cups. I use a plastic bag with the corner snipped off for a cleaner look, but the mousse can also be spooned into cups and the tops smoothed out.
- Chill for 20 – 30 minutes and the Matcha mousse will be ready to serve!
No-Bake Matcha Mousse
Print recipe| Serves | 4-5 |
| Prep time | 50 minutes |
| Meal type | Dessert |
| Misc | Pre-preparable, Serve Cold |
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 heaped tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 heaped teaspoon Matcha powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1 Envelope gelatin
- 2 tablespoons water
Optional
- 1-2 tablespoon powdered sugar
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| In a small bowl, add 2T. water and sprinkle gelatin over it. Set aside. In another small bowl, add 2T. hot water and mix in Matcha powder until it is all dissolved. Set aside. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Place a large glass or metal bowl into ice. Add heavy cream, vanilla, and sugar into the bowl. Whip with a hand mixer on high until soft peaks form. Mix in the Matcha mix and gelatin mix. If the gelatin has hardened, pop it into the microwave for a few seconds before adding it into the whipped cream. Whip the cream until it begins to thicken a bit more. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Place mousse into a pastry bag and pipe into small serving cups or hand spoon into cups. Chill for 20 - 30 minutes before serving. | |
View the other Pinterest Challenge Posts:
- January 2018 – One Skillet Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce
- February 2018 – Dollar Tree St. Patrick’s Day Wreath
- March 2018 – Bourbon Chicken with Vegetables
- April 2018 – Mini Hoop Seashell Wall Hanging
- May 2018 – Giant Mochi Ice Cream
- June 2018 – Matcha Mousse
- July 2018 – Savory Vegetable Pancakes
- August 2018 – Jumbo Jello Gummy Bears
- September 2018 – Halloween Candy Popcorn
- October 2018 – Halloween Plastic Tablecloth Wreath
- November 2018 – Apple Pie Hotteok
- December 2018 – Christmas BINGO Gift Exchange Game
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How refreshing! I make a pistachio pudding recipe that reminds me of this. Hubs loves it. I bet he will like this, too!
Pinned. Looks yummy and I like that it’s a unique flavor, been wanting to find new ways to use Matcha.
With temperatures over 100 right now this looks like it would make a wonderful treat!
I have never heard of matcha. The recipe sounds very good. I will need to check it out.
I’ve never tried Matcha, but this looks yummy!
Thanks for the tips in your intro. I was already thinking of using up those matcha drinking powder bags I have flying around in my kitchen. I guess I will have to shop the real deal before dabbing into this yum looking recipe.
Another great dessert, Erlene! I love being introduced to new flavors like this. Pinning.
This sounds delicious! I’ve not tried much matcha but I have liked what I did taste.
Yummy! This looks so good & I love your description of it. I can’t wait to try the recipe. I’ve never had this before.
I find matcha tea to be very bitter…was this bitter or did it lose all the bitterness? This is such a creative idea!
Not bitter at all. It has just enough sweetness with no bitter taste.
I am not well informed about Matcha but I need to be especially if you can make such yummy desserts with it. These Pinterest Challenges always make me want to make more of the things I am Pinning!
Wow that looks and sounds delicious! Is it hard to find the matcha powder? I’ve never used it before but want to try.
You can find it at any Asian market. Just make sure to get cooking Matcha and not drink mix matcha.
Erlene, This looks like a fantastic dessert and I like the description of why you changed the recipe! Your variation sounds so much better. I’d like to relax and eat some fluffy cream clouds! Pinning!
I’ve honestly never made mousse before but this looks so creamy and good. Pinned.
I’ve never heard of matcha powder but this looks really delicious, Erlene! Just perfect for the summer! A must try! Pinned!
Interesting! I’ll have to pin this to try later. Matcha is something I’ve yet to try & this looks like a tasty way to try it out.