Description
Mochi Ice Cream is a delicious fusion of chewy Japanese mochi and creamy ice cream. The soft rice dough wraps around a scoop of your favorite ice cream flavor, creating a fun, indulgent treat that’s both chewy and creamy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour (sweet rice flour)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Cornstarch (for dusting)
- 1 pint of ice cream (vanilla, matcha, chocolate, or red bean)
Instructions
Let the ice cream soften at room temperature for 5-10 minutes. Scoop the ice cream into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on a parchment-lined tray. Freeze for at least 1-2 hours to firm up.
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water until smooth. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well, until the mixture thickens and becomes translucent (about 1.5 to 2 minutes). Let the dough cool slightly, making it manageable but still warm.
- On a dusted surface, divide the dough into small portions (about 8-10 pieces). Flatten each portion into a round disc, about 3 inches in diameter.
- Place an ice cream ball in the center of each dough disc and gently fold the dough around the ice cream, pinching the edges to seal the mochi. Dust with cornstarch to prevent sticking.
- Freeze the assembled Mochi Ice Cream for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use plant-based ice cream and substitute a plant-based sweetener like maple syrup in the mochi dough.
- Dust your hands with cornstarch to handle the sticky mochi dough more easily.
- Feel free to use any ice cream flavor, from traditional favorites to exotic ones like mango or green tea.
- Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mochi
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg