Frozen Yogurt Matcha Swirls (Printable version)

A creamy frozen delight with matcha, pistachio cream, and fresh berries for a cool, healthy snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Yogurt Base

01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
02 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Swirl Components

04 - 2 teaspoons matcha powder
05 - 1 tablespoon warm water
06 - 3 tablespoons pistachio cream or smooth pistachio butter
07 - 1/4 cup fresh raspberries
08 - 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
09 - 2 teaspoons sugar or agave syrup (divided for berry purees)

→ Toppings

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
11 - 1/4 cup mixed fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries), sliced if large

# Directions:

01 - Line a 9x13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk Greek yogurt with honey and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour and spread the yogurt mixture evenly on the lined baking sheet to about 1/2 inch thickness.
04 - Whisk matcha powder with warm water in a small bowl until a smooth paste forms.
05 - Warm pistachio cream slightly if thick to enable easy drizzling.
06 - In separate bowls, mash raspberries and blueberries each with 1 teaspoon sugar or agave syrup until saucy but textured.
07 - Drop spoonfuls of matcha paste, pistachio cream, raspberry puree, and blueberry puree over the yogurt. Use a skewer or knife to gently swirl them for a marbled effect.
08 - Sprinkle chopped pistachios and mixed fresh berries over the surface.
09 - Place uncovered in the freezer for at least 3 hours until completely firm.
10 - Break or cut the frozen bark into pieces. Serve immediately or store airtight in the freezer up to 2 weeks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It actually tastes like homemade frozen yogurt, not some virtuous health kick disguised as dessert.
  • The swirls look so beautiful you'll want to photograph it before anyone eats it.
  • You can have it ready in 15 minutes and then forget about it while your freezer does the real work.
  • It naturally appeals to so many people—dairy-free friends can use coconut yogurt, chocolate lovers can add dark chocolate, and everyone gets something they want.
02 -
  • Don't skip whisking the matcha with warm water first—dry matcha powder will clump into bitter pockets that ruin the smoothness.
  • If your spread cracks when you cut it, your yogurt was too cold or your freezer temperature fluctuated; slightly softening at room temperature for 2-3 minutes before serving solves this.
  • The pistachio cream should be at room temperature before drizzling, or it'll sit in hard blobs instead of swirling into ribbons.
03 -
  • Use a bench scraper or offset spatula for spreading—it creates a thinner, more even layer than a regular spoon and prevents the yogurt from slipping around.
  • If you're serving at a gathering, let it sit in the fridge for 10 minutes before serving so pieces break cleanly instead of shattering like ice.
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