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Matcha Black Sesame Gelato

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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1 Pint

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32 Minutes

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Easy

Top-down photo of matcha black sesame gelato scoops with dramatic green and black swirls in a white bowl, surrounded by matcha powder, black sesame paste, scattered sesame seeds, and a white linen napkin on a bright lime green surface.
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Recipe Details

Course: Dessert

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 22 minutes

Total Time: 32 Minutes

Yield: 1 Pint

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch
  • Pinch of fine sea salt
  • 1 ½ tsp. matcha powder
  • 2 tbsp. black sesame paste

Two bold flavors, one unforgettable scoop. Earthy matcha and nutty black sesame swirl together in a dense, silky gelato base — green and black marbled through every bite.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Whisk the cornstarch with ½ cup of the whole milk in a small bowl until completely smooth.
  2. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the cornstarch slurry, remaining milk, heavy whipping cream, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Heat until gently simmering.
  3. Divide the warm base evenly between two bowls. Whisk the matcha powder into one bowl and the black sesame paste into the other until fully combined.
  4. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of both mixtures and refrigerate for 2 hours until completely cold.
  5. Pour the matcha base into the InstantChill™ Mixing Bowl. Use the Gelato Program, set to 22 minutes.
  6. Once complete, scoop into a container. Repeat with the black sesame base.
  7. Layer and swirl the two gelatos together gently with a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
  8. Enjoy immediately for a soft gelato, or freeze for 1–2 hours for a firmer scoop.

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

When life’s moving fast and dinner needs to happen faster, the Instant Pot Culinary Team is here to make it deliciously doable. We cook up recipes for every Instant Pot appliance you’ve got your hands on—so whether you’re tackling Tuesday night or going all-out for the weekend, you’ll have the flavor without the fuss. No overthinking, no babysitting, just good food that works with your schedule (not against it).

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