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Mochi Ice Cream Delight is a delicious and unique dessert that combines chewy mochi dough with creamy ice cream. This bite-sized treat is perfect for parties or a refreshing snack. With its soft, stretchy outer layer and rich, cold center, mochi ice cream is a fun and customizable dessert you can easily make at home. Choose your favorite ice cream flavors to create a variety of colorful, flavorful treats!
INGREDIENTS- Glutinous rice flour: 1 cup, for the soft and chewy mochi dough.
- Sugar: 1/4 cup, to lightly sweeten the dough.
- Powdered sugar: 2 tbsp, for a touch of extra sweetness and smoothness.
- Water: 1 cup, to create the mochi dough.
- Cornstarch: For dusting, to prevent sticking during shaping.
- Ice cream: Any flavor, to customize your mochi ice cream balls.
- Step 1:
- Scoop small, firm ice cream balls (about 1.5 inches in diameter) onto a parchment-lined tray. Freeze for 1 hour until solid.
- Step 2:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, mix glutinous rice flour, sugar, powdered sugar, and water. Stir until smooth and lump-free. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for 1 minute. Stir, then microwave for an additional 1-2 minutes until the dough is shiny and cooked through.
- Step 3:
- Dust a parchment-lined surface with cornstarch. Spread the hot mochi dough onto the surface and dust with more cornstarch. Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to cool.
- Step 4:
- Cut the cooled dough into 3-inch circles using a round cutter. Place a frozen ice cream ball in the center of each circle. Pinch the edges of the dough to seal the ice cream completely, forming a ball.
- Step 5:
- Wrap each mochi ice cream ball in plastic wrap and return to the freezer. Freeze for at least 1 hour to set.
- Step 6:
- Before serving, allow the mochi to soften slightly at room temperature for a chewy texture. Enjoy your mochi ice cream!
- Serve mochi ice cream slightly softened for the best texture.
- Store leftover mochi ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
- Use a kitchen scale to portion dough and ice cream evenly for uniform mochi balls.
- For extra flair, use food coloring to tint the mochi dough to match the ice cream flavors.
Tips from Well-Known Chefs
- Work quickly when wrapping the ice cream to prevent it from melting.
- Dust your hands with cornstarch to handle the sticky mochi dough more easily.
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