Matcha Strawberry Trifle
Dive into this enchanting Matcha Strawberry Trifle! It's a delightful blend of vibrant green matcha cream and sweet, juicy strawberries layered to perfection. This dessert is not just a treat for your taste buds, but also a feast for your eyes - like a miniature edible garden in each glass!
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups fresh strawberries about 10.5 ounces
- ¼ cup agave syrup about 2 ounces
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice about 1 ounce
- 0.8 tablespoon agar-agar 1.8 grams
- Matcha Cream:
- ¼ cup agave syrup about 2 ounces
- ⅔ cup water about 5.4 ounces
- 0.8 tablespoon agar-agar 1.8 grams
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon cashew butter about 0.7 ounces
- 1 tablespoon unrefined cocoa butter about 0.7 ounces
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder about 0.2 ounces
Instructions
Prepare the Strawberry Compote:
- Dice the strawberries into small pieces. In a saucepan, combine the agave syrup, lemon juice, and agar-agar. Bring to a boil, then add the strawberries in two stages, stirring well. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Chill the Compote:
- Pour the mixture into a container, cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface, and refrigerate until set.
Create the Matcha Cream:
- Chop the cocoa butter and place it in a tall glass. In a saucepan, combine the agave syrup, water, cashew butter, salt, and agar-agar. Bring to a boil.
Blend the Cream:
- Pour the hot mixture into the tall glass with the cocoa butter. Let the cocoa butter melt, then add the matcha powder. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
Set the Cream:
- Transfer the mixture to a container and refrigerate for 1-2 hours until set. After it has set, blend again with an immersion blender until creamy.
Assemble the Trifle:
- In each glass, layer the strawberry compote and matcha cream. Repeat the layers as desired.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor
- Sift the matcha powder to avoid lumps in your cream
- Chill your glasses before assembling for an extra-cool treat
- Add a sprinkle of crushed pistachios between layers for a nice crunch
- Garnish with a fresh strawberry and a mint leaf for a picture-perfect finish
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