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Creamy Custard Mochi Balls

Creamy Custard Mochi Balls: Delightfully Chewy and Smooth

Creamy Custard Mochi Balls are a delightful dessert combining chewy mochi with a smooth custard center, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 mochi balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mochi
  • 1 cup Glutinous Rice Flour Sweet rice flour is an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 cup Whole Milk/Coconut Milk Coconut milk enhances flavor
For the Custard Filling
  • 3 large Egg Yolks
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Arrowroot powder can be used as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Consider other extracts for variety
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Crushed Vanilla Cookies Any vanilla-flavored cookie is suitable

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Microwave
  • spoon
  • Plate

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Custard Filling: Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Gradually stir in milk, cooking over medium heat until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, add butter and vanilla extract. Chill for at least 30 minutes, then form into balls and freeze.
  2. Make the Mochi Dough: Combine glutinous rice flour and sugar in a bowl, add milk slowly to form a thick batter. Microwave in 1-minute intervals for 3-4 minutes, stirring until thick and sticky. Stir in melted butter and cool slightly.
  3. Assemble the Mochi Balls: Dust workspace with cornstarch. Divide and flatten mochi dough, place a custard ball in the center, wrap and roll into a smooth ball.
  4. Coat and Chill: Roll mochi balls in crushed vanilla cookies and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to firm up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mochi ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Whisk continuously while making custard to avoid burning and achieve the perfect thickness. Use cornstarch to prevent sticking when handling mochi dough. Chill the mochi balls for the best texture.

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