Desserts

15 Matcha Dessert Ideas That Are Surprisingly Easy to Make

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Alright, real talk—matcha desserts hit different. That earthy, slightly bitter green tea flavor somehow manages to feel fancy, cozy, and indulgent all at once. I still remember the first time I baked with matcha; I used way too much, panicked, and then realized… hey, it still tasted amazing. Ever had that moment in the kitchen where you mess up and accidentally invent something great?

This guide walks you through 15 matcha dessert recipes that I genuinely love. I wrote this like I’d explain it to a friend who just texted me, “I bought matcha powder… now what?” Each recipe includes ingredients, clear instructions, and little opinions from me because food tastes better with personality, IMO 🙂. Ready to make your kitchen smell like a trendy café? Let’s go.

1. Matcha Cheesecake

Why I Love It

Matcha cheesecake feels rich without feeling heavy, and I appreciate that balance more every year. The creamy texture tones down matcha’s bitterness perfectly. Ever noticed how cheesecake fixes almost everything?

Ingredients

  • 200g cream cheese
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp matcha powder
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crushed digestive biscuits
  • 4 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

  1. Mix biscuit crumbs with butter and press into a springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  3. Add eggs, matcha, cream, and vanilla, then mix well.
  4. Pour filling over crust and bake at 160°C (320°F) for 45 minutes.
  5. Chill before serving for best flavor.

2. Matcha Cookies

Why They Work

These cookies look dramatic and taste comforting. I bake these when I want attention without effort—green cookies always spark questions.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp matcha powder
  • ½ tsp baking powder

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  2. Add egg and matcha, then mix.
  3. Fold in flour and baking powder.
  4. Shape dough into balls and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12 minutes.

3. Matcha Brownies

My Honest Take

Chocolate brownies feel predictable. Matcha brownies feel like a glow-up.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp matcha powder
  • ¾ cup flour

Instructions

  1. Melt butter and mix with sugar.
  2. Add eggs and matcha.
  3. Fold in flour gently.
  4. Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 25 minutes.

4. Matcha Ice Cream

Why It’s a Summer Hero

This dessert saves me every summer. I swear matcha ice cream cools you emotionally too—don’t ask me why.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1½ tbsp matcha powder

Instructions

  1. Heat milk with sugar until dissolved.
  2. Whisk in matcha until smooth.
  3. Cool mixture and stir in cream.
  4. Churn in ice cream maker and freeze.

5. Matcha Tiramisu

Unexpected but Brilliant

Classic tiramisu feels safe. This version feels adventurous—and still comforting.

Ingredients

  • Ladyfinger biscuits
  • 250g mascarpone
  • 1 cup cream
  • 2 tbsp matcha powder
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Whip cream with sugar until stiff.
  2. Fold mascarpone and matcha into cream.
  3. Dip biscuits in matcha tea.
  4. Layer biscuits and cream, then chill.

6. Matcha Cupcakes

Why Everyone Loves Them

Cupcakes already win hearts. Matcha cupcakes win respect.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tbsp matcha powder

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Add eggs and milk, then stir.
  3. Fill cupcake liners and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes.

7. Matcha Pancakes

Breakfast Flex

These pancakes make brunch feel intentional. Ever flipped a green pancake and felt proud?

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp matcha powder
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup milk

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients together.
  2. Add egg and milk, then whisk.
  3. Cook on greased pan until bubbles form.

8. Matcha Mochi

Texture Lovers Unite

Chewy, soft, and slightly sweet—this dessert scratches a specific itch.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup glutinous rice flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp matcha powder
  • ¾ cup water

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients until smooth.
  2. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, repeat twice.
  3. Dust with starch and shape.

9. Matcha Donuts

Cafe Vibes at Home

These donuts make me feel productive even when I’m not.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp matcha powder
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup milk

Instructions

  1. Mix ingredients into batter.
  2. Pour into donut pan.
  3. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes.

10. Matcha Pudding

Comfort in a Bowl

I make this when I want dessert without commitment.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp matcha powder

Instructions

  1. Whisk all ingredients cold.
  2. Heat until thickened.
  3. Chill before serving.

11. Matcha Milkshake

Lazy-Day Favorite

This one screams “effortless.”

Ingredients

  • 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp matcha powder

Instructions

  1. Blend everything until smooth.
  2. Serve immediately.

12. Matcha Swiss Roll

Looks Fancy, Isn’t Hard

People think I work harder than I do when I bake this.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup flour
  • 1 tbsp matcha powder

Instructions

  1. Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy.
  2. Fold in flour and matcha.
  3. Bake thinly and roll with cream.

13. Matcha Fudge

Sweet and Simple

FYI, this one disappears fast.

Ingredients

  • 1 can condensed milk
  • 2 cups white chocolate
  • 1 tbsp matcha powder

Instructions

  1. Melt chocolate and milk together.
  2. Stir in matcha.
  3. Chill until firm.

14. Matcha Chia Pudding

Healthy-ish Dessert

This one makes me feel responsible.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups almond milk
  • 3 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp matcha powder

Instructions

  1. Mix everything together.
  2. Chill overnight.
  3. Stir and serve.

15. Matcha Lava Cake

Dramatic Ending

This dessert understands drama, and I respect that.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp matcha powder
  • ¼ cup flour

Instructions

  1. Melt butter and mix with sugar.
  2. Add eggs and matcha.
  3. Fold in flour.
  4. Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 10 minutes.

Final Thoughts

So yeah, matcha desserts deserve the hype. They feel cozy, bold, and slightly rebellious in a world full of chocolate and vanilla. Whether you bake one recipe or all fifteen (ambitious, I like it), you’ll understand why matcha keeps winning hearts. Which one are you trying first—or are you already mentally rearranging your grocery list? 😄

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