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Japanese Mochi Ice Cream

A delightful dessert featuring tender rice dough that wraps around chilled scoops of your favorite ice cream, making for a comforting and nostalgic treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 3 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mochi
  • 1 cup sweet rice flour Also known as mochiko.
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • as needed Cornstarch or potato starch For dusting.
For the Ice Cream
  • Your favorite flavors strawberry, green tea, mango, or vanilla Select a variety for different flavor combinations.

Method
 

Prepare the Ice Cream Balls
  1. Scoop small balls of your chosen ice cream flavors and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
  2. Freeze for at least 2 hours.
Make the Mochi Dough
  1. Combine sweet rice flour, sugar, and water in a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Microwave for 2 minutes, stir, and microwave for 1 more minute until the mixture is sticky and translucent.
  3. Dust a clean surface with starch, turn out the hot mochi dough, and roll it into a thin layer.
Wrap the Ice Cream
  1. Cut the mochi into circles using a cookie cutter.
  2. Place a frozen ice cream ball in the center and wrap mochi around it, pinching edges to seal.
  3. Freeze for at least 1 hour to set.
Serve
  1. Serve these little moons straight from the freezer on a pretty plate with a small fork.
  2. They are delightful with sweet tea or coffee.

Notes

To store, keep in an airtight container lined with parchment. Best consumed within a week for optimal texture, but can last up to a month if wrapped well.