Matcha Green Tea Pie

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling:

• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1/4 cup matcha green tea powder
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• Zest of 1 lime
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Topping (Optional):

• Whipped cream
• Lime slices
• Matcha powder for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish lightly and set it aside.

2. Make the Crust:

   • In a bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
   • Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie dish using the back of a spoon or your fingers.
   • Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.

3. Prepare the Filling:

   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks until smooth and well combined.
   • In a separate small bowl, dissolve the matcha green tea powder in hot water, stirring until smooth.
   • Add the matcha mixture, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract to the condensed milk mixture. Whisk until everything is evenly combined and smooth.

4. Bake the Pie:

   • Pour the matcha filling into the cooled graham cracker crust.
   • Return the pie to the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles when gently shaken.
   • Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours or until firm.

5. Serve:

   • Once chilled and set, remove the pie from the refrigerator.
   • Optionally, top the pie with whipped cream, lime slices, and a dusting of matcha powder for decoration.
   • Slice and serve the matcha green tea pie chilled.

6. Enjoy:

   • Enjoy the unique and refreshing flavors of this matcha green tea pie as a delightful dessert, perfect for green tea lovers!

Note: You can adjust the sweetness of the pie by adding more or less sugar to the graham cracker crust or by using sweetened or unsweetened whipped cream as a topping. Additionally, feel free to garnish the pie with additional lime zest for extra citrus flavor.