Matcha and White Chocolate Croquettes with Green Tea Ice Cream

Servings

20-25 croquettes and 1 pint of green tea ice cream

Ingredients

For the Croquettes:

• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (60g) matcha powder
• 1/4 cup (50g) confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon white chocolate chips

For the Filling:

• 1 cup (200g) white chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon matcha powder

For the Green Tea Ice Cream:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons matcha powder
• 2 tablespoons green tea leaves (or 1 teaspoon matcha extract)

Instructions

Make the Croquettes:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder, confectioners' sugar, and salt.
2. Add softened butter and mix until the dough comes together.
3. Beat in egg and white chocolate chips.
4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch (6mm) thickness.
6. Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter or a glass.
7. Fry the croquettes in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.

Make the Filling:

1. Melt white chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 10-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
2. Stir in matcha powder.

Make the Green Tea Ice Cream:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, granulated sugar, and matcha powder.
2. Whisk constantly over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
3. Remove from heat and let steep for 10-15 minutes with green tea leaves or add matcha extract.
4. Strain the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions.

Assemble:

1. Serve croquettes warm or at room temperature with a scoop of green tea ice cream on the side.

Note: The ingredients and instructions are just examples, you can modify them as per your taste and preference.