Strawberry Matcha Latte Popsicles (Printable version)

Creamy frozen treats combining sweet strawberries and earthy matcha in layered popsicles.

# List of ingredients:

→ 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 or coconut condensed milk
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Combine strawberries, honey or maple syrup, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
02 - Distribute strawberry mixture evenly among popsicle molds, filling each halfway. Place in freezer for 30-45 minutes until partially set but not fully frozen.
03 - Whisk matcha powder with hot water in a small bowl until smooth and no lumps remain. The mixture should form a consistent paste.
04 - Combine milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Gradually stir in the dissolved matcha mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
05 - Gently pour matcha latte mixture over the set strawberry layer in each mold, filling to the top. Avoid disturbing the bottom layer.
06 - Insert popsicle sticks into each mold. Freeze for at least 6 hours or until completely solid throughout.
07 - Run molds briefly under warm water for 10-15 seconds to loosen. Gently pull sticks to release popsicles. Serve immediately or store in freezer.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the creamy earthy matcha balances against the bright sweet strawberries creates that perfect contrast we all crave in summer desserts
  • These freeze into the most gorgeous two-toned popsicles that look like you spent hours on them when really they just need some patience between layers
02 -
  • The matcha must be fully dissolved in hot water before adding it to the milk mixture or you will end up with gritty specks throughout the creamy layer
  • Do not skip the partial freezing time between layers or the colors will bleed together and you will lose that stunning ombré effect
03 -
  • Run your popsicle molds under warm water for exactly ten seconds, then wiggle the sticks gently side to side to release them without breaking
  • These keep for up to two weeks in the freezer, so double the batch and keep them on hand for unexpected summer guests

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