Matcha Butter is a delightful concoction that combines the distinct, earthy taste of matcha green tea with the creamy richness of butter. This fusion creates a smooth, flavorful spread that's versatile and easy to make, ideal for adding a gourmet twist to baked goods and morning toasts.
If you like this recipe, check out my matcha buttercream and easy matcha cake recipes.
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✔️ Why This Recipe is Great
Great for Unique Treats: Matcha butter is fantastic on warm scones, pancakes, or even melted over roasted sweet potatoes for a unique twist.
Healthy Alternative: Unlike regular butter, matcha butter provides added health benefits such as antioxidants.
Easy to Make: This recipe requires minimal ingredients and steps, making it an easy and quick treat to whip up in the kitchen, not to mention storing in the fridge easily for a few weeks.
🧈 Ingredients
Unsalted Butter: This is the base ingredient for the matcha butter - make sure to use unsalted butter, softened at room temperature for easy mixing.
Matcha Powder: This gives the butter its color and earthy flavor. There are different grades of matcha powder, so choose one that fits your budget and taste preference.
Powdered Sugar: This adds a touch of sweetness to the matcha butter without making it too sugary; it's eeasy to adjust the sweetness by adjusting how much you add.
Salt: Just a pinch of salt helps to balance out the flavors and enhance the taste of the matcha, without adding as much salt as salted butter would.
See recipe card for exact ingredients and quantities.
🥣 How to Make Matcha Butter (Step-by-Step)
Step 1) In a medium bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until it's creamy and smooth. This should take about 2-3 minutes. (image 1)
Step 2) Sift the matcha powder over the butter to remove any lumps. Continue to beat the mixture until the matcha is fully incorporated and the butter has a uniform green color. (images 2 and 3)
Step 3) Gradually add the powdered sugar to the butter mixture. Beat on low speed at first to avoid a sugar cloud, then increase to medium speed until the sugar is fully combined and the butter is fluffy. (image 4)
Step 4) Add a pinch of salt and mix well to enhance the flavors. (image 5)
Optional: transfer the matcha butter to a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape it into a log or any desired shape, then wrap it tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm. Once chilled, slice the matcha butter and serve on toast or muffins, or use it in your favorite baking recipes.
🌟 Variations
- Stronger Matcha Flavor - For a stronger matcha flavor, add 1-2 teaspoons more sifted matcha powder to the mixture.
- Almond Matcha Butter - Substitute ¼ cup of powdered sugar with smooth almond butter for added nuttiness and texture.
- Coconut Matcha Butter - Substitute ¼ cup of powdered sugar with coconut butter (coconut manna) or powdered coconut milk for a tropical twist.
- Lemon Matcha Butter - Add ½-1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the mixture for a refreshing citrus kick.
See these chewy matcha cookies for another delicious green tea recipe!
🥘 Storage and Reusing
Store the matcha butter in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months - try putting it into silicone ice cube trays if you plan to use it in small amounts over time. Just be sure to let it soften a bit at room temperature before using.
👨🏻🍳 Expert Notes & Tips
Prepping the Matcha: Sifting the matcha powder is crucial to avoid clumps in your butter. A fine-mesh sieve works perfectly for this.
Softened Butter: Make sure the butter is softened at room temperature to avoid clumps in the mixture. You can also use a fork or whisk if you do not have a hand or stand mixer.
❓ What to Serve With This Recipe
🙋 Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use culinary-grade matcha for this recipe, and I'd even recommend that, as it's more cost-effective and works well when combined with other ingredients. However, ceremonial-grade matcha will provide a smoother and more vibrant flavor.
Store the matcha butter in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months. Just let it soften a bit at room temperature before using.
Absolutely! Simply replace the butter with a plant-based alternative, like vegan butter, to create a dairy-free version of matcha butter without compromising on flavor.
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📖 Recipe
Matcha Butter (Whipped Green Tea Butter)
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 sticks / 227g
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- ½ cup powdered sugar 60g
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until it's creamy and smooth. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Sift the matcha powder over the butter to remove any lumps. Continue to beat the mixture until the matcha is fully incorporated and the butter has a uniform green color.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar to the butter mixture. Beat on low speed at first to avoid a sugar cloud, then increase to medium speed until the sugar is fully combined and the butter is fluffy.
- Add a pinch of salt and mix well to enhance the flavors.
- Optional: transfer the matcha butter to a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape it into a log or any desired shape, then wrap it tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm. Once chilled, slice the matcha butter and serve on toast or muffins, or use it in your favorite baking recipes.
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