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3-Ingredient Mochi Ice Cream

A delightful and chewy dessert merging the texture of mochi with creamy ice cream, perfect for family gatherings and creative toppings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mochi Dough
  • 1 cup sweet rice flour (mochi flour) Can substitute with glutinous rice flour if needed.
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
Ice Cream Filling
  • 1 cup ice cream (your choice of flavor) Choose a Halal-friendly option if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the sweet rice flour and sugar.
  2. Gradually whisk in the water until you get a smooth batter.
Cooking
  1. Pour the batter into a heatproof dish that fits inside a steamer.
  2. Steam for about 20 minutes, or until the mixture is thick and slightly translucent.
Cooling and Shaping
  1. Carefully remove the dish from the steamer and let it cool for a few minutes.
  2. Dust your work surface with some cornstarch to prevent sticking.
  3. Once cool, gather the mochi dough and flatten it out.
  4. Cut the flattened mochi into rounds or squares big enough to wrap around your ice cream scoops.
Assembly
  1. Scoop your desired ice cream flavor onto the mochi pieces.
  2. Fold the edges over to enclose it completely and repeat until all mochi is filled.
Chilling
  1. Place the filled mochi ice cream on a wax paper-lined tray and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up.

Notes

Store your 3-Ingredient Mochi Ice Cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a month. Let them sit at room temperature before serving to soften. Avoid microwave reheating to maintain texture.