Description
Enjoy a delightful treat with these homemade Mochi Ice Cream Balls, combining chewy mochi and creamy ice cream. Customize with your favorite flavors and toppings for a fun dessert or refreshing snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweet rice flour (also known as mochiko)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (for dusting)
- 1 pint of your favorite ice cream (softened)
- Optional: food coloring (for a fun twist)
- Optional: toppings like crushed nuts, sprinkles, or cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the sweet rice flour and granulated sugar. Mix well to ensure even distribution.
- Gradually add the water while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring.
- Transfer the mixture to a microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap, leaving a small vent for steam.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute. Carefully stir, then return to the microwave for another minute. Stir again, then microwave for an additional 30 seconds until slightly translucent and sticky.
- Allow the mochi to cool for a few minutes, but keep it warm for handling.
- Let the pint of ice cream sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to soften.
- Scoop out small balls of ice cream (about 1-2 tablespoons each) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the ice cream balls for at least 30 minutes to firm them up.
- Dust your work surface with cornstarch to prevent sticking.
- Take a small piece of mochi dough (about the size of a golf ball) and flatten it to about 1/4 inch thick. Dust with cornstarch if sticky.
- Place a frozen ice cream ball in the center of the flattened mochi dough.
- Fold the edges of the mochi over the ice cream ball, pinching the seams to seal. Ensure there are no gaps.
- Roll the sealed mochi ball gently in your hands to smooth it out, dusting with more cornstarch if necessary.
- Repeat for the remaining ice cream balls and mochi dough.
- Place the assembled mochi ice cream balls back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze for at least 1 hour to ensure they hold their shape and stay cold.
Notes
- Feel free to experiment with different ice cream flavors and toppings to customize your mochi ice cream treats.
- If the mochi dough becomes too sticky, dust with cornstarch as needed while assembling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes