Matcha Nama Chocolate
Silky smooth matcha nama chocolate made easily in the microwave. These melt-in-your-mouth truffles are perfect for gifts or a special treat.
Ingredients
- 85g / 3 ozWhite chocolate(chopped or broken into pieces)
- 15g / 0.5 ozButter
- 45ml / 1.5 fl ozHeavy cream
- 8g / 1.5 tablespoonsMatcha powder
- for dustingMatcha powder
Instructions
- 1
Break or chop the white chocolate into small pieces (about 1cm). Cut the butter into 5mm slices. Place both in a microwave-safe bowl.
- 2
Microwave at 600W for about 1 minute until melted. Stir well with a whisk until smooth.
- 3
In a separate microwave-safe container, heat the heavy cream at 600W for about 20 seconds.
- 4
Add the warm cream to the chocolate mixture and stir. Add the matcha powder and mix thoroughly until well combined.
- 5
Spoon the mixture into silicone molds and smooth the surface. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until firm.
- 6
Once set, remove from molds and dust generously with matcha powder using a fine sieve.
Tips
- ✓Silicone molds make it easy to pop out the chocolates.
- ✓If the mixture does not set well, place in the freezer briefly.
- ✓Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- ✓Hand-breaking the chocolate (rather than chopping) prevents small fragments that can burn and turn brown.
Source the matcha used in this recipe
Single-origin Chiran matcha from Kagoshima, Japan. Milled to order. Wholesale starting at 5kg minimum, with samples available before commitment. Own-label programs for cafés and brands.