I’m determined not to be pinched on St. Patrick’s Day so I cover all the bases by wearing green and posting something green. Even though this isn’t a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish, this Chocolate Matcha (Green Tea) Pudding is definitely green. Along with being green, it’s silky smooth, rich and characteristically matcha.
In case you’re not familiar with matcha, it’s a high quality green tea ground into a fine powder rather than being left in leaf form. Because it is ground, its nutritional value and antioxidant content is much higher than that of regular green tea. Rather than being steeped, matcha is mixed with a hot liquid, sweetened and drank. It can also be incorporated into baked goods and other sweet and savory dishes. Be sure to check out the recipes links at the end of this post for more ideas on how to use matcha.
The idea for White Chocolate Matcha Pudding came when I saw the Green Tea Chocolates over at Just One Cookbook. All the flavors for a great pudding were right there in Nami’s recipe, so it was easy to convert her recipe to a pudding. I hope you enjoy!
White Chocolate Matcha Pudding
*See Kitchen Notes for more information.
- 2 cup milk
- 2 Tbsp. Matcha Green Tea powder*
- 3 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 ounces white chocolate*
- Extra Matcha powder for sprinkling on top
Pour the milk into a microwave safe measuring cup. Heat the milk on high for 2 – 3 minutes to steaming hot, but not boiling.
Whisk in the Matcha green tea powder. Let steep for about 5 minutes.
While the tea is steeping, whisk the cornstarch and sugar together in a sauce pan.
- Pour 1 cup of the tea infused milk through a fine sieve into a sauce pan and whisk to break up the cornstarch and prevent clumping.*
- Add the remaining milk and the condensed milk and vanilla. Whisk until the mixture is smooth.
Place over medium-low heat and stir continuously at a low boil. Stir for 1 minute.*
- Remove from the heat and add the white chocolate. Keep stirring until chocolate has melted.
- Pour into pudding cups.
- Let cool, sprinkle with matcha powder, then refrigerate. Serve cold.
Green Tea – When buying Matcha green tea, make sure you are getting green tea powder and not green tea frappe (or latte) mix. The frappe is pre-sweetened. If you do use the frappe mix, then eliminate the sugar from the recipe.
White Chocolate – Any form of white chocolate works. You could use a white chocolate bar or white chocolate morsels.
Stirring utensil – I have found that the best utensil when making this pudding is a heat proof rubber spatula, the same type of spatula used for making candy. It allows you to continue to scrap the sides and the bottom of the pot while stirring. It is important to stir this pudding continuously to prevent clumping.
Since you’re going to need to purchase some matcha in order to make this White Chocolate Matcha Pudding, here are some other Matcha Recipes you will enjoy:
Matcha Latte @ Roti n Rice
Light Matcha (Green Tea) Cream @ With a Glass
Green Tea Chocolate @ Just One Cookbook
Matcha Ice Cream @ uTry.it
Matcha (Green Tea) Smoothie @ Love and Lemons
Green Tea Almond Cookies @ Angie’s Recipes
102 Matcha Green Tea Recipes @ Let’s Drink Tea
Additional pudding recipes found in MJ’s Kitchen:
I’ve never tried matcha but must give it a try. I’m sure it is very nice in your St. Patrick’s Day green pudding.
Thanks Karen. It is a nice ST. Patrick’s Day treat.
Never tried matcha tea, although I’d like to try it 🙂
I love St. Paddy’s day, and I celebrated too, with a Guinness beef stew and soda bread .. 🙂
Thanks Sayino! I love Matcha tea, and there are so many recipes that use it. And…it’s good for you. 🙂
i love this article, thanks mjkitchen : )
good article and good recipe.. nice flavor to use with puddings. thanks for sharing mam
nice article mam. this article add me a new knowledge again. just imagine it’s…. its make me feels very hungry mam. mybe i might tried later. thank you mam for recipe
wow nice article, thanks yes : )
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I didn’t get a chance yet to cook with matcha but of course I have heard a lot about it (especially from Nami). Your pudding looks very appetizing MJ and I wish I could have some now. =)
Thanks Maureen! I didn’t start cooking with it until recently, but have been drinking it for several years. You really should give it a try. It has a great flavor and it’s good for us. 🙂
Really really need to get myself some of this darn stuff. It’s all over the place these days and I’ve still not got myself any. I’ve tried it a few times, but I want to experiment with it in baking, especially before this big matcha craze is over, lol!
Lovely looking pudding MJ – very fitting for the day!
Thanks so much Charles! I think you’ll love matcha in your baking. I can see you making green tea cookies. 🙂
I’m not sure why, but I never make pudding. It’s such a delicious dessert and so easy to make. I’ve not heard of matcha but I love the healthy properties you described and what a great idea to incorporate it into pudding. You’ve inspired me to start eating this treat. And with sweetened condensed milk? I’m in!! Thanks, MJ!
Thanks Bill! I have to admit that, other than cobbler, pudding is pretty much the only dessert I make. 🙂 Please check out matcha. I think you’ll love it!
I am embarrassed to say that I sell green tea on my website, but have never cooked with matcha tea. I will have to whip over to the One Cookbook gal’s site and see what that is all about. Plus I noticed you had a plethora of other matcha recipes, which I will have to comb thru. On top of that pudding is one of special desserts. Very eye opening recipe. Thank you.
Thanks so much Carol! I have noticed that you do sell tea, but I obviously need to take a closer look. I missed the matcha. Do check out the links. There are tons of recipes out there with matcha that are awesome!
Hi MJ! Thank you so much for the kind mention. I am determined to be a green tea lady (just kidding) and so happy to see a matcha recipe here! The pudding sounds so good. It’s one thing that wasn’t in my matcha recipe lists and now added! Sounds amazing. Matcha and white chocolate go well together and creamy texture of pudding sounds wonderful. You’re pudding expert and I trust you on this recipe! 😉 Thanks so much again!
Gorgeous pudding, MJ, and such amazing photographs! (I actually prepare a similar thing, in different versions, but with regular flour and love eating it warm… a Polish (!) recipe, funny isn’t it?). I love matcha with everything (as you know…) so I’m impatient to try your recipe soon. And it gives me a new condensed milk idea too! Perfect!
Thank you so much for the kind link to my blog!
Good pudding and Matcha are two of my favourite things — your pudding is one I would love! The bowls are super cute MJ:)
Thanks Nancy! Aren’t those great bowls? 🙂 I found them at a antique store close out sale. Fun!
These look really delicious. Such lovely green color too. And matcha – one of my favorite flavors – so delicious.
I am a big fan of Matcha, especially when used in recipes like this. I do enjoy pudding desserts too. I would go for recipe 2 with the powder first but both look amazing. Such a unique taste. Happy St- Pattys
Thanks Evelyne! It’s interesting because the flavor of both recipes is exactly the same, so it just depends on what you have in the pantry. 🙂
I never would have dreamed of a macha pudding, but it sounds fantastic! Perfect for St. Paddy’s Day (I am on vacation and forgot to pack anything green :/).
Thanks Liz for stopping by while you’re on vacation! Hope you’re having fun!
I love puddings especially when they contain the word chocolate in them!
You and me both Katerina! Thanks!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This is one of my favorite green tea recipes…
thanks so much Peachy!
I am a huge fan of pudding, but then you add all these great fixins to it and I’m in pudding heaven! Beautiful!
Thanks Kate!! Well, as you can see, we’re big pudding fans as well. 🙂 This pudding definitely takes you to pudding heaven!
I am loving this delicious looking pudding, matcha and white chocolate are made for each other 😀
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I love the flavor of matcha and chocolate together – a perfect match! Thanks for a brilliant idea MJ!
Thanks Donalyn! It is a great match isn’t it! 🙂
What a great green dish. Not your typical St. Paddy’s Day fare. Love it!
Never tried matcha tea, although I’d like to try it 🙂
I love St. Paddy’s day, and I celebrated too, with a Guinness beef stew and soda bread .. 🙂
Good morning Guilia!! You’ve never tried Matcha? You really need to give it a try. I think you’d love it! Oh you SPD dinner sounds awesome!
Ooh this sounds delicious. I missed this over at Namis site but glad I saw it here. I have to say that anything with sweetened condensed milk I love so I’m sure I’d snorf this down. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Vicki! I’m with you – if a recipe has sweetened condensed milk in the ingredients list, I’m in. 🙂
I have yet to try my hands on anything matcha. I am so intrigued by the flavors of this pudding.
You really need to try it. You can buy it online from a number of different sources. It’s quite unique and versatile, obviously. 🙂
This matcha pudding is right up my alley. I’ll have to give it a try soon. Many thanks for the link and mention. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Thanks Linda and you are most welcome!!! Your latte is one of my favorite ways to enjoy Matcha. 🙂
This is a great idea, a really nice flavor to use with puddings. Happy St Patricks Day
Thanks Raymund! Hope you had a great St. Pat’s day!
I really need to get on the matcha bandwagon — I’m so behind the times! Love the idea of this pudding. Homemade pudding is the best, and it’s so easy to customize. This is really clever, and perfect for St. Pat’s! Thanks for this.
Thanks John!!! It’s funny because I’ve been buying the Matcha frappe mix for years and drinking it like a cafe au lait. It wasn’t until recently that I discovered all the many, many ways to use it. You really should give it a try. I’m sure you’ll come up with cocktail that uses it. 🙂
I love the flavor of matcha and this pudding looks so delectable..I wish I could taste it…