Strawberry Matcha Latte Popsicles (Printable Version)

Creamy frozen treat blending fresh strawberries with smooth matcha latte layers

# 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 (or coconut condensed milk for dairy-free)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Combine strawberries, honey or maple syrup, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, ensuring no fruit chunks remain.
02 - Distribute the blended strawberry mixture evenly among popsicle molds, filling each mold approximately halfway. Place molds in freezer for 30 to 45 minutes until just set but not completely frozen.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk matcha powder with hot water until smooth and completely dissolved, ensuring no lumps remain.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Gradually stir in the dissolved matcha mixture until fully incorporated and uniform in color.
05 - Gently pour the matcha latte mixture over the set strawberry layer in each mold, filling to the top. Take care not to disturb the bottom layer excessively.
06 - Insert popsicle sticks into each mold and freeze for at least 6 hours or until completely solid throughout.
07 - To release popsicles, run the exterior of molds briefly under warm water for 10 to 15 seconds, then gently pull to remove from molds.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet tart strawberry layer keeps the earthy matcha from feeling too serious or heavy
  • They freeze into these beautiful two toned treats that look impressive but take almost no active time
02 -
  • The first layer needs to be frozen just enough to support the second but not so hard that the layers wont adhere to each other
  • Room temperature matcha layer prevents the strawberry layer from melting and creating those messy swirls you might not want here
03 -
  • Add a tiny pinch of sea salt to the strawberry layer it sounds weird but it makes the berry flavor sing
  • If your matcha layer tastes too grassy add another teaspoon of condensed milk before pouring

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