Description
This Matcha Cream Cheese Spread is a smooth, vibrant green spread combining the rich creaminess of softened cream cheese with the delicate, slightly bitter flavor of matcha powder. Perfect for adding a unique twist to bagels, toast, pastries, and sandwiches, it’s quick to prepare and customizable in matcha intensity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 block cream cheese (8 ounces or 250 grams, softened)
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, place the softened cream cheese. Sift the matcha powder and confectioners’ sugar (if using) over the cream cheese to avoid any lumps and make mixing easier.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine the cream cheese, sifted matcha, and confectioners’ sugar thoroughly until the mixture is smooth, lump-free, and evenly green. You can mix by hand with a spoon or use a hand mixer to speed up the process.
- Serve or Store: Use the matcha cream cheese spread immediately or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate. It keeps fresh for up to 2 weeks. Great for spreading on bagels, toast, pastry dough, or using in tea sandwiches.
Notes
- Adjust matcha quantity to suit your flavor preference; more for stronger matcha taste.
- Softening the cream cheese beforehand ensures smoother mixing.
- Optional confectioners’ sugar adds a subtle sweetness but can be omitted for a less sweet spread.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Use on a variety of baked goods for a flavorful twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Keywords: matcha cream cheese, matcha spread, cream cheese spread, matcha recipe, easy spread, vegetarian spread, no-cook spread
