Matcha Custard Pie

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The holiday season is finally here, and that means it’s time to get creative in the kitchen! Impress your guests with something new & try, MATCHA CUSTARD PIE! Decadent, delicious, and healthy.

Baking with Matcha is such an easy way to make dessert healthy. Since Matcha is the whole green tea leaf ground into a fine powder, it easily blends into cake batter, frosting, cookie dough, pie crust, muffin batter…the possibilities are endless!

 

*Health Benefits of Matcha*

1. Boosts immune system
2. Boosts metabolism
3. Provides long lasting energy (without caffeine crash)
4. Improves cognitive function
5. Rich in antioxidants
6. Promotes healthy complexion
7. Rich in EGCG (potent cancer fighting antioxidants)

Once you experience the benefits of Matcha, you will wonder how you ever lived without it! Shop with us in-stores & online for Organic Grade A Matcha. We hope you enjoy the recipe!

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MATCHA CUSTARD PIE:

Ingredients:

• 1 TBS Organic Grade A Matcha
• 2 1/2 cups of milk
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup of sugar
• 1/4 TSP of salt
• 1 TSP vanilla extract
• 9″ pie shell of your choice

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Heat milk in a pot over medium heat until bubbles form around the edges & it begins to lightly steam. Set aside to slightly cool.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs together. Then add in sugar, salt, vanilla, and Matcha. Whisk together until well incorporated.
4. Gradually whisk in the steamed milk into the egg mixture.
5. Pour the mixture into the pie shell and bake for 40-50 minutes.
6. When the custard is set, remove from oven and let it sit on cooling rack until completely cool.
7. Decorate with your favorite topping, whipped cream, fresh fruit, dust with matcha powder etc.
8. Enjoy!