Matcha Panna Cotta
Matcha Panna Cotta is a creamy, Italian-inspired custard dessert that has been infused with the vibrant green tea powder from Japan. It typically features heavy cream, sugar, gelatin, and high-quality matcha, resulting in a smooth, delicate treat with a balance of sweetness and earthy bitterness.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is relatively high in fat and carbs due to its cream and sugar content, but it provides antioxidants from matcha and a small amount of protein from dairy. A standard serving contains roughly 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 20 g |
| Sodium | 60 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.15 mg |
| Matcha Catechins | 50 mg |
Per 1 serving (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
It's a fascinating culinary fusion, blending the classic Italian technique of panna cotta with the Japanese tea ceremony's prized ingredient, matcha. Nutritionally, it offers a unique way to enjoy the calming and antioxidant benefits of matcha in a rich, indulgent form.
