Korean Mochi with Strawberry Cream Recipe
Korean Mochi with Strawberry Cream is a delightful fusion dessert combining chewy, sweet rice flour mochi with a luscious, fresh strawberry whipped cream filling. This treat offers a balance of soft texture and fruity sweetness, perfect for a refreshing snack or elegant dessert.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 mochi pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave and Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Mochi Dough
- 1 cup sweet rice flour (mochiko)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Cornstarch, for dusting
Strawberry Cream Filling
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6–8 fresh strawberries, pureed
- Extra strawberries for garnish (optional)
- Prepare the Mochi Dough: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sweet rice flour, sugar, and water. Microwave the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, for about 2-3 minutes until the dough thickens into a sticky, uniform mass.
- Cool the Dough: Lightly dust a clean surface with cornstarch. Transfer the hot mochi dough onto this surface and allow it to cool enough to handle but still pliable.
- Shape the Mochi: Divide the dough into 8 to 10 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and then press down gently to form a flat disc roughly 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Make Strawberry Cream: Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until soft peaks form. Puree fresh strawberries and gently fold the puree into the whipped cream, combining evenly without deflating.
- Stuff the Mochi: Place a spoonful of strawberry cream in the center of each mochi disc. Carefully fold the edges over and pinch to seal the filling inside, forming a smooth ball.
- Chill: Place the stuffed mochi on a cornstarch-dusted plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the cream filling to set and the mochi to firm up slightly.
Notes
- Use cornstarch generously when handling mochi dough to prevent sticking.
- If the mochi dough becomes too sticky to work with, chill it briefly to firm up before shaping.
- Fresh strawberries provide the best flavor, but frozen can be used after thawing and draining.
- For a different flavor, try substituting strawberry puree with mango or blueberry puree.
- Consume mochi within 1-2 days for optimal freshness as the cream filling can soften the dough over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mochi piece (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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