Mochi Ice Cream Delight

Mochi Ice Cream Delight is a classic Japanese-inspired dessert that blends the soft, chewy texture of mochi dough with the creamy goodness of ice cream. This easy recipe is perfect for parties, snacks, or whenever you're craving a unique frozen treat. Customize the flavor with your favorite ice cream and enjoy this delightful dessert at home!

Clare Greco
Updated on Monday 02 December 2024
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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.

INSTRUCTIONS

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!

Serving and Storage Tips

  • 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.

Helpful Notes

  • 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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Mochi Ice Cream

Soft, chewy mochi dough filled with creamy ice cream. A bite-sized frozen dessert that's perfect for any occasion!

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
5 Minutes
Total Time
25 Minutes

Category: Sweet Treats

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Japanese

Yield: 10 Servings (10 mochi ice cream balls)

Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

01 1 cup glutinous rice flour (sweet rice flour).
02 1/4 cup sugar.
03 2 tbsp powdered sugar.
04 1 cup water.
05 Cornstarch (for dusting).
06 Ice cream (any flavor).

Instructions

Step 01

Scoop small, firm ice cream balls onto a parchment-lined tray. Freeze for 1 hour.

Step 02

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, sugar, powdered sugar, and water. Mix until smooth. Cover the bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Stir, then microwave for another 1-2 minutes until the dough is shiny and cooked through.

Step 03

Dust a parchment sheet with cornstarch. Spread the hot mochi dough onto the sheet, dust with more cornstarch, and roll it out to a 1/4-inch thickness. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 04

Cut the chilled dough into 3-inch circles. Place a frozen ice cream ball in the center of each circle, pinch the edges to seal, and wrap the mochi in plastic wrap.

Step 05

Place the wrapped mochi ice cream balls back into the freezer for at least 1 hour to set.

Step 06

Serve frozen, letting the mochi dough soften slightly before enjoying.

Notes

  1. Mochi Ice Cream Delight combines soft, chewy rice dough with creamy ice cream for a refreshing, bite-sized dessert.
  2. Perfect for parties, snacks, or as a unique frozen treat!.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 120
  • Total Fat: 3g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
  • Protein: 1g