Strawberries n Creme Matcha Latte

By: It's Fork and Spoon

This Matcha latte is creamy, dreamy, and surprisingly easy to make! Who knew a little fruit and cream could result in a new favorite summer drink?


Strawberries n Creme Matcha Latte

SERVINGS: 1 latte

TIME: 2 hrs, 15min

CATEGORY: Drinks

INGREDIENTS

  • Strawberry Compote
  • • 1 cup diced strawberries
  • • 1 Tbsp honey
  • • pinch of salt
  • Creme Patissiere
  • • 1 cup milk
  • • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • • 3 egg yolks
  • • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • • ¼ cup sugar
  • • pinch of salt
  • • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • Matcha Latte
  • • 1 packet Aiya Matcha Sweetened Matcha To Go
  • • 1 cup milk of choice

DIRECTIONS

  • Strawberry Compote
  • 1. In a saucepan, heat strawberries, honey, and salt for about 10 minutes. Stir frequently. Once the mixture breaks down into a saucy, jammy texture, remove from heat. Let it chill overnight or at least to room temp.
  • Creme Patissiere
  • 1. In a saucepan, combine milk and vanilla. Bring almost to boil.
  • 2. In a bowl, combine egg yolks, cornstarch, sugar, and salt.
  • 3. Temper the eggs then pour everything back into the saucepan. Bring bring close to a low simmer for 2 min.
  • 4. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
  • 5. Place the custard in a bowl and cover the surface with plastic wrap. Let it chill overnight or at least 2 hours in the fridge.
  • Matcha Latte
  • 1. Combine Matcha packet with milk of your choice.
  • Put It All Together
  • 1. Spread the strawberry compote & creme along the sides of the glass. Then add your ice and Matcha!

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