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Matcha Strawberry Cream Bars

A delightful dessert blending the vibrant flavors of matcha and strawberries, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 3/4 cup salted butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp matcha
For the filling
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 2 1/4 tsp powdered gelatin
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp strawberry jam
For decoration (optional)
  • Pink or red food dye
  • 4 strawberries, sliced thinly

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a 9 x 9 inch baking tin with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the room temperature butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract.
  3. Gently mix in the flour and matcha until a cohesive dough forms.
  4. Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan and poke a few holes in it.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes until it turns light golden brown. Let cool in the fridge.
Filling
  1. While the shortbread cools, bloom the gelatin in cold water.
  2. Heat the cream, sugar, vanilla, salt, and strawberry jam in a skillet over medium heat until melted.
  3. Stir the bloomed gelatin into the cream mixture until well combined.
  4. Let the mixture cool before pouring it over the chilled shortbread.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
Serving
  1. Once set, slice into squares and optionally sprinkle with matcha powder and add strawberry slices.

Notes

For best results, let the gelatin bloom properly. Adjust matcha according to taste. Get creative with decorations using sliced strawberries.