Matcha Mochi Recipe: A Delicious Green Tea Treat Recipe
This Delicious Matcha Mochi recipe offers a unique homemade treat combining the vibrant flavor of matcha with a creamy filling and soft, chewy mochi dough. Perfect for those who enjoy Japanese-inspired desserts, these mochi balls are filled with a luscious matcha-cream cheese mixture and a tender, buttery exterior made from glutinous rice flour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 mochi balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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For the Matcha Filling
- 8 g matcha powder
- 150 g whipping cream
- 200 g cream cheese
- 30 g white sugar
For the Mochi Dough
- 90 g glutinous rice flour
- 20 g corn starch
- 20 g white sugar
- 160 g milk
- 15 g butter
Instructions
- Prepare the matcha cream mixture: Whisk 8 g of matcha powder gradually into 150 g of whipping cream until you achieve a vibrant, well-combined consistency.
- Make the cream cheese base: In a separate bowl, mix 200 g of cream cheese with 30 g of white sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Combine filling ingredients: Gently fold the matcha cream mixture into the cream cheese blend and stir until fully combined.
- Freeze the filling: Pour the matcha cream-cheese mixture into molds and freeze for about one hour until firm.
- Mix the mochi dough: In a new bowl, combine 90 g glutinous rice flour, 20 g corn starch, 20 g white sugar, and 160 g milk. Stir well to form a smooth mixture.
- Sift the dough mixture: Sift the mochi mixture twice to ensure a silky texture.
- Cook the mochi dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, poke a few small holes in it, then microwave the mixture for 3 minutes until cooked through.
- Add butter and knead: Incorporate 15 g of butter into the hot mochi dough. Allow it to cool slightly, then stretch and knead until smooth and elastic.
- Divide and shape dough: Divide the mochi dough into 6 equal portions and roll each into a small disc.
- Fill and seal mochi: Place a portion of the frozen matcha filling in the center of each mochi disc. Fold the edges of the dough around the filling and pinch to seal securely.
- Smooth the mochi balls: Roll each filled mochi ball gently between your palms to smooth out any seams.
- Serve with a matcha dusting: Sprinkle the assembled matcha mochi with a little matcha powder for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- Ensure the mochi dough is kneaded well to achieve the traditional chewy texture.
- Use plastic wrap with holes during microwaving to allow steam to escape and avoid sogginess.
- Freeze the filling long enough so it is firm but not rock hard; this makes wrapping easier.
- Handle the mochi dough gently to prevent tearing while wrapping the filling.
- Store finished mochi in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days for best freshness.
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