Strawberry Sweet Cream Matcha

Serves: 1

Ingredients

Strawberry Sweet Cream

• 3 fresh strawberries
• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, to taste

Matcha

• 1 teaspoon ceremonial-grade matcha
• 2 tablespoons hot (not boiling) water
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
• ½ cup milk of choice
• Ice

Optional

• Sprinkles, for topping

Instructions

1. Blend the strawberries until completely smooth. If needed, add a tiny splash of water to help them blend.
2. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with the maple syrup or honey until soft peaks form. Fold in the strawberry purée until light and fluffy.
3. Sift the matcha into a bowl. Add the hot water and whisk until smooth and frothy.
4. Stir the maple syrup or honey into the matcha.
5. Fill a glass with ice and your milk of choice, then pour the matcha over the top.
6. Spoon the strawberry sweet cream over the matcha and finish with sprinkles, if using.

Notes

• Ceremonial-grade matcha will give you the smoothest, least bitter flavor.
• Freeze-dried strawberry powder can be substituted for fresh strawberries if that’s what you have on hand.
• For the fluffiest topping, make sure your cream is very cold before whipping.

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