Strawberry Matcha Latte Popsicles (Printable version)

Creamy layered frozen treats combining sweet strawberries with earthy matcha latte and vanilla essence

# What you'll 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

# Directions:

01 - Combine fresh strawberries, honey or maple syrup, and fresh lemon juice in a blender. Process until completely smooth and no fruit chunks remain.
02 - Distribute the blended strawberry mixture evenly among popsicle molds, filling each approximately halfway. Place molds in freezer for 30 to 45 minutes until partially set but not completely frozen solid.
03 - Whisk culinary-grade matcha powder with hot water in a small bowl until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain. Set aside to cool slightly.
04 - In a separate bowl, mix whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract until well blended. Gradually stir in the dissolved matcha mixture until fully incorporated and uniform in color.
05 - Gently pour the matcha latte mixture over the partially frozen strawberry layer in each mold, filling to the top. Pour slowly to prevent layers from mixing.
06 - Place popsicle sticks into each mold, ensuring they stand upright. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until completely solid.
07 - To release popsicles, run molds briefly under warm water for 10 to 15 seconds. Gently pull sticks to remove from molds. Serve immediately or store in freezer in an airtight container.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The strawberry layer tastes like fresh picked fruit, not syrupy sweet stuff from a box
  • That earthy matcha cut through with creamy milk makes something sophisticated enough for grownups but fun enough for kids
02 -
  • If you pour the matcha layer too soon it will swirl with the strawberry and you will lose those gorgeous stripes
  • Run warm water over the mold for longer than you think, these are stubborn to release because of how dense they are
03 -
  • Buy extra strawberries because you will want to taste test the puree before freezing
  • Invest in good quality silicone molds, the plastic ones crack after repeated use and these are worth making again and again

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