Strawberry Matcha Latte Popsicles (Printable)

Creamy frozen layers of fresh strawberry and earthy matcha latte, perfect for summer cooling

# What You Need:

→ Strawberry Layer

01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

→ Matcha Latte Layer

04 - 1 1/4 cups whole milk or dairy-free alternative
05 - 1 tablespoon culinary-grade matcha powder
06 - 2 tablespoons hot water
07 - 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Steps:

01 - Combine strawberries, honey or maple syrup, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, approximately 1-2 minutes.
02 - Distribute strawberry puree evenly among popsicle molds, filling each mold approximately halfway. Place molds in freezer for 30-45 minutes until layer is just set but not completely frozen.
03 - Whisk matcha powder with hot water in a small bowl until smooth and no lumps remain, creating a concentrated matcha paste.
04 - Combine milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Whisk in the dissolved matcha paste until fully incorporated and uniform in color.
05 - Gently pour matcha latte mixture over the partially frozen strawberry layer in each mold, filling to the top. Take care not to disturb the strawberry base.
06 - Insert popsicle sticks into each mold. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until completely solid and firm throughout.
07 - To release popsicles, run molds briefly under warm water for 15-20 seconds. Gently pull sticks to remove. Serve immediately or store in freezer in an airtight container.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The grassy earthiness of matcha cuts through sweet strawberries like they were meant to be together all along
  • These freeze beautifully for weeks meaning impromptu dessert is always waiting in your freezer
02 -
  • The strawberry layer must be partially frozen before adding the matcha or you will get a brownish swirly mess instead of pretty distinct layers
  • Room temperature matcha mixture will slightly melt the strawberry layer so keep it chilled in the fridge until the exact moment you need it
03 -
  • Run warm water over the OUTSIDE of the mold not inside obviously or you will water down your popsicle which is just sad
  • If you do not have popsicle molds use small paper cups with wooden sticks and just peel the paper off when frozen

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