Strawberries n Creme Matcha Latte
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?
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!
SHOP THE POST
To learn more about the Matcha used in this recipe, click on one of the product links below.