Strawberry Matcha Latte Popsicles (Printable)

A creamy, refreshing blend of strawberries and matcha, perfect for a cool summer indulgence.

# Components:

→ Strawberry Layer

01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or honey
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

→ Matcha Latte Layer

04 - 1 cup whole milk or plant-based alternative
05 - 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
06 - 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
07 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a blender. Process until completely smooth.
02 - Distribute strawberry puree evenly into popsicle molds, filling each approximately halfway. Transfer molds to freezer for 30 minutes until partially set.
03 - Whisk matcha powder with 2 tablespoons of warm milk in a small bowl until completely smooth with no lumps remaining.
04 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together remaining milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and dissolved matcha until well incorporated.
05 - Remove partially frozen molds from freezer. Carefully pour matcha latte mixture over strawberry layer to fill molds completely. Insert popsicle sticks into center of each mold.
06 - Place molds in freezer for minimum 4 hours until completely solid.
07 - Run molds under warm water for several seconds to loosen popsicles, then gently push sticks upward to release from molds.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get two distinct flavor layers that somehow taste even better together than they would apart.
  • They're naturally sweet without tasting overly indulgent, so you can eat them guilt-free on hot days.
  • Making them feels fancy and impressive, but the actual work is maybe fifteen minutes of your time.
02 -
  • If you pour the matcha layer too quickly or too warm, it will sink down and dissolve into the strawberry layer instead of staying separate, so patience and a gentle pour are non-negotiable.
  • The freezing time is flexible—anything from 4 to 8 hours works fine, but less than 4 hours and they'll be slushy in the middle.
03 -
  • If you don't have popsicle sticks, small wooden skewers or even plastic spoons work in a pinch, and honestly the spoons make them easier to hold.
  • The difference between a good matcha popsicle and a great one is buying real matcha powder instead of the sweetened matcha mix, so splurge on the quality ingredient here.
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