Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Matcha Strawberry Cream Bars. A luscious treat combining the earthy notes of matcha with the sweetness of fresh strawberries, all nestled on a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp matcha powder
Strawberry Cream Filling:
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
- Extra strawberries and matcha for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and matcha. Press into a lined baking dish and bake.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and whipped cream. Fold in diced strawberries.
- Assemble: Spread the filling over the cooled crust. Chill for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Slice into bars and top with extra strawberries and matcha if desired.
Notes
- For a no-bake option, skip baking the crust and chill before adding the filling.
- You can use crushed digestive biscuits or vanilla wafers instead of graham crackers.
- Best served cold on a warm day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake or Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
