Jul 14 2026
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Mochi Ice Cream Recipe

Time1h
Serves8

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Ingredients

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Mochi Dough

Ice Cream Filling

Method

Mochi Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sweet rice flour and granulated sugar until well combined.

  2. 2

    Add Water

    Gradually add the water to the dry mixture, stirring continuously until a smooth batter forms.

  3. 3

    Steam the Mixture

    Transfer the batter to a heat-proof dish and steam it for about 20 minutes or until the dough becomes translucent and sticky.

  4. 4

    Cool the Dough

    Once cooked, remove the dish from the steamer and let it cool for a few minutes. Dust a clean surface with cornstarch.

  5. 5

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the mochi dough onto the cornstarch-dusted surface and knead it gently until smooth and slightly less sticky.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Prepare Ice Cream

    Scoop the ice cream into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on a tray lined with parchment paper. Freeze the scoops for about 30 minutes until firm.

  2. 7

    Form Mochi Balls

    Once the mochi dough has cooled and the ice cream scoops are firm, take a piece of mochi dough (about the size of your palm) and flatten it into a disk.

  3. 8

    Encase Ice Cream

    Place the frozen ice cream ball in the center of the flattened mochi dough. Gently stretch the mochi around the ice cream and pinch to seal. Make sure it is fully encased.

  4. 9

    Dust with Cornstarch

    Dust the finished mochi ice cream ball with additional cornstarch to prevent sticking. Repeat with remaining dough and ice cream.

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