Matcha is a powdered green tea that the Japanese use in their traditional tea ceremonies. It has a beautiful green color and a bitter taste. It can be used to prepare a variety of treats, such as making such a flavored chocolate.
It is necessary
- - 400 g white chocolate (4 bars)
- - 1/2 tbsp. heavy cream for whipping
- - 25 g unsalted butter
- - 2 tbsp. l. green tea powder (matcha) + 2 tsp. for sprinkling
- - parchment paper
- - baking dish 20x20 cm
Instructions
Step 1
Chop the white chocolate with a knife.
Step 2
Cut the butter into small cubes.
Step 3
Pour heavy cream into a small saucepan and bring to nearly simmer over medium heat. When bubbles appear, remove from heat.
Step 4
Add chopped white chocolate and chopped butter to hot cream. Stir until the texture is smooth.
Step 5
Sift 2 tablespoons of powdered green tea into the creamy mixture. Stir.
Step 6
Cover a 20x20 cm baking dish with parchment, pour the creamy tea mixture. Smooth the surface with a spatula, it should be free of bubbles. Place in a cool place for 4-5 hours or overnight.
Step 7
Remove the parchment from the mold after 4-5 hours. Hold the kitchen knife under running hot water, then be sure to wipe it dry with a towel or rag. The knife should not be damp.
Step 8
Using a hot knife, divide the block of chocolate into 4 pieces, then each of them into 9 more smaller pieces.
Step 9
Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of green tea powder. Store such chocolate in the refrigerator and serve chilled.
