Mochi Ice Cream Recipe
Sweet rice cake filled with ice cream.
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Ingredients
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For the Mochi Dough
For the Ice Cream Filling
Method
Prepare the Ice Cream
- 1
Scoop and Freeze
Scoop the ice cream of your choice into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on a tray lined with parchment paper. Freeze the ice cream balls for at least 1 hour or until solid.
Make the Mochi Dough
- 2
- 3
Microwave the Mixture
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove and stir. Repeat this process for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes sticky and translucent.
- 4
Add Cornstarch
Once cooked, sprinkle cornstarch on a clean surface and transfer the mochi dough onto it. Dust the top of the dough with more cornstarch to prevent sticking.
Assemble the Mochi Ice Cream
- 5
Shape the Mochi
Divide the mochi dough into small pieces (about 2 tablespoons each). Flatten each piece into a round disk.
- 6
Fill with Ice Cream
Take a frozen ice cream ball and place it in the center of the mochi disk. Carefully fold the mochi over the ice cream, pinching to seal it completely. Roll it gently in your hands to shape it into a ball.
- 7
Repeat
Repeat this process with the remaining mochi dough and ice cream balls. Place the finished mochi ice cream on a tray and freeze for at least another hour before serving.