3 Halloween Recipes with a Touch of Matcha Tea

Today is Halloween, and we are more than ready to celebrate this much-anticipated holiday! And what better way to enjoy it than with delicious and spooky recipes that will leave your guests in awe?

For this special occasion, we’ve decided to merge the traditional art of Halloween recipes with our star ingredient: matcha tea. This Japanese green tea powder not only adds a beautiful color to your recipes but also brings a unique flavor that perfectly complements the sweet tastes of Halloween. Plus, matcha is rich in antioxidants, making it a very healthy option to enjoy these delights.

In this article, we share three creative and easy recipes featuring matcha that are perfect for this season: Matcha Ghost Cookies, Matcha Cupcakes with Pumpkin Cream, and Matcha Panna Cotta with Bloody Raspberry Sauce.

Each of these treats has a special twist for you to enjoy today, on the very day of Halloween!

Matcha Ghost Cookies

Prepare to surprise your guests this Halloween with our delicious Matcha Ghost Cookies! Not only are they super tasty, but they are also very cute. The matcha gives them an intense green color and a unique flavor that contrasts with the sweetness of the powdered sugar. Their friendly ghost shape adds a fun touch that will delight both kids and adults. Keep reading to find out how to make these cookies, which will be the main attraction of your Halloween table!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of flour
• 1 tablespoon of matcha
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1 cup of butter
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• Melted white chocolate for decorating

Preparation:

1. Mix the flour, matcha, and sugar.
2. Add the butter, egg, and vanilla until a dough forms.
3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
5. Shape the cookies and bake for 10-12 minutes.
6. Once cool, use the melted white chocolate to draw ghost faces.

Matcha Cupcakes with Pumpkin Cream

Give a unique twist to your Halloween desserts with these Matcha Cupcakes with Pumpkin Cream. The matcha adds an earthy and intense touch that pairs wonderfully with the sweetness and creaminess of the pumpkin cream, creating a spectacular explosion of flavors. Let’s see how to make them!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of flour
• 2 tablespoons of matcha
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1/2 cup of butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree
• Whipped cream for decorating

Preparation:

1. Mix the flour, matcha, sugar, butter, eggs, and baking powder until you obtain a homogeneous batter.
2. Add the pumpkin puree.
3. Fill the cupcake molds and bake at 180ºC (350ºF) for 20 minutes.
4. Let cool and decorate with whipped cream.

Matcha Panna Cotta with Bloody Raspberry Sauce

If you’re looking for an elegant and delicious dessert for your Halloween party, look no further. This Panna Cotta is the perfect option. This recipe combines the creaminess and smoothness of panna cotta with the unique and vibrant flavor of matcha, creating a dessert that will delight your senses. But that’s not all; the bloody raspberry sauce adds a deliciously spooky touch that will have your guests licking their fingers. Keep reading!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of milk
• 1 tablespoon of matcha
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 2 teaspoons of unflavored gelatin
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• Raspberry sauce

Preparation:

1. Heat the milk.
2. Add the matcha and sugar, and stir until dissolved.
3. Add the previously hydrated gelatin and mix.
4. Add the heavy cream and stir.
5. Pour into molds and refrigerate for 4 hours.
6. Serve with raspberry sauce on top to simulate blood.

We hope these Halloween recipes with matcha add a special touch to your day. Not only will you enjoy the health benefits of tea, but you’ll also surprise your loved ones with these creative and themed desserts. Remember, you can adjust the recipes to your liking and experiment with different ingredients to make them unique.

Don’t hesitate to share your creations with us on our social media! Have a spooktacularly fun and delicious Halloween!