No-Bake Matcha Green Tea Mousse with Coconut Cream

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A light and airy mousse infused with earthy matcha green tea and rich coconut cream, served chilled for a refreshing dessert. This Japanese-inspired recipe (vegan), ready in about 15 minutes, layers matcha powder, hot water, coconut cream into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tsp matcha powder with 2 tbsp hot water until smooth and no lumps remain; set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Step 2: In another small bowl, sprinkle 1 tsp gelatin powder over 2 tbsp cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Gently heat the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for 15 seconds until melted; stir into the cooled matcha mixture.
  4. Step 4: In a large chilled bowl, whip 1 cup chilled coconut cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract using an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Slowly fold the matcha-gelatin mixture into the whipped coconut cream until fully combined and evenly green.
  6. Step 6: Spoon the mousse into 4 serving glasses or bowls.
  7. Step 7: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set and chilled.
  8. Step 8: Serve garnished with a light dusting of matcha powder or toasted coconut flakes, if desired.

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