Match(a) made in heaven: A heavenly dessert for every day

In the world of desserts, there's always room for something new and exciting. Today, we'd like to introduce you to a recipe that combines the tart elegance of high-quality matcha with the sweetness and freshness of strawberries: the Matcha Parfait. This delicious parfait is not only a visual eye-catcher, but also a taste experience you won't soon forget.

Ingredients for Matcha Parfait:

• 5–6 strawberries (plus 4–5 more for decoration)
• 2 tsp honey
• 3 tbsp granola
• 120 g yogurt
• 2 g matcha powder

You'll definitely need a tall glass for the matcha parfait. Our Matcha Baby drinking glass with a bamboo lid is a great choice, for example! By the way: You get two of our drinking glasses with a bamboo lid and delicious matcha powder in our Matcha Twins Matcha Tea Set . You can, of course, keep the set all to yourself and enjoy double the matcha pleasure, or share it with your buddy and both of you can relax with your matcha drinking glasses and a delicious matcha.

Preparation:

1. Prepare the strawberries: Start by cutting the strawberries into small pieces and mixing them with honey. Using a masher, mash everything until the fruit is pureed.
2. Layer the parfait: Line the bottom of our Matcha Baby drinking glass with a bamboo lid with strawberry slices. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of granola over the top and add 60g of yogurt. Layer the whole thing with another 1 tablespoon of granola.
3. Strawberry layer: Add the mashed strawberries as the next layer in the glass.
4. Prepare matcha yogurt: Mix the remaining yogurt with 2 g of matcha powder until you get a smooth, green yogurt.
5. Final assembly: Pour the prepared matcha yogurt over the strawberries. Optionally, garnish the parfait with a few strawberry pieces.

This heavenly dessert combines the pleasant taste of fresh strawberries with the slightly tart note of matcha. The use of high-quality matcha powder is crucial to counteract the bitterness of matcha and give it a balanced, delicious character. The Matcha Parfait is an excellent way to try a matcha recipe that impresses both visually and tastefully. It's perfect for an afternoon snack, as an elegant dessert after dinner, or simply as a reward for a long day.

Variations and ideas for Matcha lovers

If you want to share this delicious parfait with friends, you can easily expand the recipe to make 3-4 servings. An exciting variation of the parfait is one with raspberries. Similar to the strawberries, you can puree raspberries and mix them with a little honey or syrup for extra sweetness. Pureed fruits like raspberries or strawberries offer a wonderful acidity that harmonizes perfectly with the tart flavor of high-quality matcha. If you've tried this recipe with matcha and are looking for more matcha-inspired delicacies, we recommend exploring some of our other recipes . A matcha latte for a morning energy boost or an iced matcha latte Starbucks for a refreshing cool-down are just two examples of how you can incorporate delicious matcha into your everyday life. These recipes are not only easy to prepare but also a true treat for all matcha lovers. Are you looking for more information about matcha, its ingredients, and the effect of matcha on our body? We have compiled a wealth of interesting facts in our Lifestyle section on our blog.

FAQs

1. Can I use other syrup instead of honey? Yes, you can also use brown sugar syrup or another natural sweetener. 2. What other fruits can I use in the parfait? Pureed fruits like mango, raspberries, or peaches are also great alternatives and give the parfait a different flavor. 3. How long can I keep the parfait in the fridge? The matcha parfait will stay fresh in the fridge for about a day. However, it is best when made fresh and enjoyed immediately.