# Components:
→ Strawberry Layer
01 - 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
→ Matcha Latte Layer
04 - 1 cup whole milk or dairy-free alternative
05 - 0.5 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
06 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
07 - 1.5 teaspoons high-quality matcha powder
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Method steps:
01 - Combine strawberries, honey, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until smooth.
02 - Pour strawberry puree evenly into popsicle molds, filling each approximately halfway. Tap molds gently to release air bubbles.
03 - Freeze strawberry layer for 1 hour until just set.
04 - Whisk matcha powder with 2 tablespoons of warm milk until completely dissolved. Set aside.
05 - In a bowl, combine remaining milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Add dissolved matcha mixture and whisk until smooth and fully integrated.
06 - Pour matcha latte mixture over frozen strawberry layer in each mold, filling to the top.
07 - Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 5 hours or until completely solid.
08 - Run molds briefly under warm water and gently pull out popsicles.