Strawberry Matcha No-Bake Bars : Pink & Green Layered Dessert
These Strawberry Matcha No-Bake Bars are the ultimate pink and green contrast dessert. A naturally vibrant matcha base is topped with a creamy strawberry layer for a stunning two-tone effect that looks straight out of a bakery display case. They’re fresh, lightly sweet, and require zero oven time. Perfect for spring gatherings, tea parties, content-worthy dessert boards, or meal-prep treats with a visual pop.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- chill time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
Ingredients
For the Matcha Base:
1 ½ cups almond flour
2 tablespoons matcha powder
¼ cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the Strawberry Layer:
1 cup fresh strawberries
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup whipped cream or whipped topping
Instructions
Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
Make Matcha Base: In a bowl, mix almond flour, matcha powder, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla, and salt until a soft dough forms. Press evenly into the prepared pan. Chill 20 minutes.
Blend Strawberry Layer: Blend strawberries until smooth. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Mix in lemon juice and strawberry purée.
Fold: Gently fold in whipped cream until light and smooth.
Layer: Spread strawberry mixture evenly over chilled matcha base.
Chill: Refrigerate at least 2–3 hours until firm.
Slice: Cut into clean squares using a warm knife for sharp layers.
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 4g