Description
Delight in the soft, chewy mochi filled with rich chocolate ganache for an indulgent treat that’s both nostalgic and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150g Glutinous Rice Flour (1 cup)
- 48g Granulated Sugar (¼ cup)
- 15g Cornstarch (2 tbsp)
- 15g Cocoa Powder (2 tbsp)
- 240ml Whole Milk (1 cup)
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 225g Semi-Sweet Chocolate, roughly chopped (7.9 oz)
- 120ml Heavy Cream (½ cup)
- 30g Unsalted Butter (2 tbsp)
- 60g Cocoa Powder (½ cup) for assembly
Instructions
- Combine glutinous rice flour, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and cocoa powder in a mixing bowl.
- Add whole milk and vegetable oil gradually, stirring until smooth.
- Transfer to a microwave-safe container, and microwave for 1 minute, stirring well after.
- Repeat until mochi is sticky and stretchy—approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Dust a flat surface with cornstarch, pour the cooked mochi, and shape it into a rectangle, about 1 inch thick.
- Allow to cool slightly until safe to handle but still warm.
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering; pour over chopped chocolate and butter, stirring until smooth.
- Cut mochi into small pieces, create indentations, and fill with chocolate ganache.
- Roll filled mochi pieces in cocoa powder for assembly and serve.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute refined sugar with monk fruit sweetener and milk with almond or oat milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg