Mochi Ice Cream: Discover Your New Favorite Treat!
Mochi Ice Cream is a delightful dessert that combines the chewy texture of mochi with the creamy goodness of ice cream, creating a unique and enjoyable treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sweet rice flour (mochi flour)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (for dusting)
- 1 pint of your favorite ice cream
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, mix sweet rice flour and sugar.
- Add water and stir until smooth.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for 1 minute.
- Stir the mixture, cover again, and microwave for another minute.
- Repeat the stirring and microwaving process for a total of 3 minutes.
- Dust a clean surface with cornstarch and pour the mochi mixture onto it.
- Let it cool slightly, then knead the mochi until smooth.
- Roll out the mochi to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into circles.
- Place a small scoop of ice cream in the center of each circle and fold the mochi over the ice cream, pinching to seal.
- Wrap each mochi ice cream in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Experiment with different ice cream flavors for variety.
- Make sure to dust your hands and the mochi with cornstarch to prevent sticking.
- Store any leftovers in the freezer for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg