Preparation Steps

• In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until evenly combined and press into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking dish.
• Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill while you make the filling. This will help it set.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
• Add the matcha powder and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, blending until evenly distributed.
• In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the matcha mixture until fully incorporated.
• Spread the matcha filling evenly over the chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
• Arrange the sliced strawberries on top of the matcha layer, pressing them lightly into the filling.
• Place the assembled bars back in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set properly.
• Once set, remove the bars from the baking dish and cut into squares or rectangles.
• For an extra touch, whip a bit of additional cream and top each slice with a dollop before serving.