Strawberry Mochi Ice Cream - Catherine Zhang (2024)

A soft and pillowy layer of chewy strawberry mochi filled with creamy strawberry ice cream. Made with only two ingredients using a microwave

What is Mochi?

Mochi, aka daif*cku, is a very popular treat originating from Japan but it also has versions from other countries like China, Korea, and other parts of East and South East Asia. It is made from glutinous rice and is traditionally pounded as a paste with water. Mochi can be enjoyed with a variety of fillings and flavorings such as roasted soybean powder, and red bean paste.

This mochi recipe is quite different to the traditional Japanese method of mochi making. This is because the mochi is cooked in a microwave, rather than the traditional pounding method and has much fewer ingredients. Unlike the traditional kind of mochi this recipe also uses ice cream as a filling.

Mochi ice cream does originate in Japan however,mochi ice cream is a result of the crossover of both American and Japanese food culture. Mochi ice cream is very popular in the US and several other countries and is loved as a delicious snack.

Ingredients

This recipe is super quick and easy and only requires two ingredients.

Strawberry Ice Cream

It is important to choose Strawberry Ice Cream rather than sorbet as the cream contents and thickeners of the ice cream are the key to a soft and pillowy mochi.

Glutinous Rice Flour

Glutinous rice flour, also known as sweet rice flour is the core ingredient of mochi. You will be able to find a few different types of glutinous rice flour, however, the most common types are:

• Mochiko: A Japanese short-grain glutinous rice flour
• Thai Elephant Brand: Long-grain glutinous rice flour

Mochiko can be harder to find in some countries but the Thai Elephant brand works perfectly fine in this recipe and will still result in a soft mochi, there is no significant difference between the two.

It is important to remember that your mochi may turn out either drier or stickier depending on the type of glutinous rice flour you use as different types have different water-absorbing abilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this last?

Mochi skin will begin to harden when stored in the freezer so it is best to eat it within 3 days however they will still be edible for up to 2 weeks after being made.

How should I eat Mochi Ice Cream?

After storing your mochi ice cream in the freezer you will need to defrost it for 10-15 minutes at room temperature before they are ready to eat again. The mochi will be rock hard when it is straight out of the freezer but will soften back up to its chewy and pillowy texture after defrosting.

Why is my Mochi dough so wet?

The mochi dough can be too wet for a number of reasons:

• The mochi is still too warm: the more the mochi cools down the firmer it will become
• Too much ice cream has been added
• The mochi wasn't microwaved for long enough

Why can't I wrap the Ice Cream in the Mochi?

Wrapping the sticky mochi around the ice cream while its melting can be quite difficult. Here are some helpful tips to make the assembly process easier:

• Pre-scooping and freezing your ice cream
• Wearing gloves or oiling your hands before handling the mochi balls as it is very sticky.
• Flatten your mochi into a disk that is big enough to completely wrap the ice cream
• Ensuring the parts of the mochi you want to stick together don't have ice cream on them as this will prevent it from sealing shut.

Can I make this with other flavors of Ice Cream?

This recipe is super versatile! You can substitute the strawberry ice cream to any flavor of ice cream you like.

My favorite variations of this recipe are cookies and cream, chocolate, vanilla mango, and even mint chocolate!

Let's Get Cooking!

The best fix to all your mochi cravings is this quick and easy recipe. You'll never have to pay for mochi ice cream again, just make it yourself at home to your own liking too!

If you liked this recipe and decide to make mochi ice cream, make sure to leave me a comment and rating down below, I would love to know how you went.

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