Picture this: it’s Friday night, the lights are low, your favorite movie is queued up, and you’re about to dive into a bowl of… plain popcorn. Tragic, right? Now imagine that same scene, but the popcorn is coated in warm, yummy caramel with a hint of earthy matcha swirling through every bite. Suddenly, your snack just got main-character energy.
For me, movie nights with a bowl of popcorn are a must-have. But having plain popcorn every time gets a bit boring sometimes, so I love thinking of ways to take it up a notch. And hear me out when I say that TikTok is full of ideas for this: delicious snack boards with crazy popcorn recipes to try.
And of course, as the matcha girly that I am, it just makes sense to try out sprinkling some matcha powder on it, right? So yes: with just a whisk of matcha and a drizzle of caramel, you can turn the most ordinary movie snack into something that feels straight out of a TikTok food aesthetic. It’s crunchy, sweet, a little fancy, and super easy to make (of course).
what you’ll need
You only need six ingredients, and most of them are probably already sitting in your kitchen (as usual):
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1 tbsp Matcha DNA matcha powder, the best culinary matcha for your crazy recipes
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6–7 tbsp dried corn kernels
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp sugar
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2 tbsp heavy cream
how to make matcha caramel popcorn (step-by-step)
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Pop the corn: Use a big pan with a lid, and once the oil is hot, add the dried corn, and pop over medium heat until the kernels stop dancing. If you’re team microwave (like me, whoops), just follow your package instructions. It doesn’t get harder than that, tbh. Transfer the popped corn to a large bowl.
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Make the matcha caramel: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream on low. Add the butter, sugar, and your Matcha DNA matcha powder. Stir continuously until everything melts together and turns into a smooth, slightly thick cream. The smell at this point? Unreal.
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Coat the popcorn: Pour the matcha caramel over your popcorn and toss gently so each piece gets coated. Taste test! And adjust with whatever you feel it needs (it’s all about imagination here).
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Cool and serve: Before going crazily for your yummy popcorn and burning yourself, make sure to let it cool at room temperature so it gets that perfect crunch. The wait is worth it, trust me.
personalize it!
Once you’ve nailed the basics, it’s time to play.
As I said, there are countless recipes to try out there, so just go with your gut and try things out. Want a sweet-salty mix? Sprinkle a little sea salt before the caramel sets. Feeling fancy? Add a handful of crushed pistachios or drizzle melted white chocolate on top. Not into the caramel version? Swap the heavy cream for some coconut oil or something like that…
And just like that, you’ve transformed the world’s simplest snack into something that feels… elevated. With a handful of pantry staples and a spoonful of matcha, you created that perfect mix of cozy and cool, ideal for your movie nights.
Now it’s your turn. Show us your version on TikTok @matcha.dna or Instagram @matchadna. And if you want more fun recipes with matcha, go check out our blog. It’s got plenty of ideas.
Love ya!
