Low-Carb Japanese Green Tea Gelato (for Dukan Diet PP Cruise) | Dietplan-101

Yields: 6 servings (Each serving: 6.8 g Net Carbs, 74 calories)

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (500 ml) fat-free milk
  • 3 tsps green tea powder
  • 10 sachets sweetener (or to taste, should be slightly sweet)
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 tsps cornstarch (tolerated)
 

Directions:

  • Combine green tea powder and sweetener with the milk and stir to mix well.
  • Beat egg yolks in a bowl until fluffy, add in cornstarch and mix well.
  • Warm the green tea milk over medium heat to about 175°F/80°C.
  • Gradually add in half of the warm milk to the beaten egg yolks, keep stirring while adding.
  • Add the egg yolk mixture to the remaining milk.
  • Stir the mixture over medium heat until you have a slightly thick custard.
  • Remove from heat and strain into a container and set aside to cool.
  • Once cooled, refrigerate for a few hours or freeze for 2 hours.
  • Churn in an ice-cream maker for about 30 minutes until you have a smooth ice-cream.
  • Serve immediately as a soft serve ice-cream. You may also freeze for a few hours for a firmer consistency. Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving.
 

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