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Mochi with Custard Recipe

Mochi with Custard Recipe

Michelle Kim
Follow this recipe to prepare delicious Mochi filled with sweet custard, a delightful treat originating from Japan.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 8
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Steamer For steaming the mochi
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For mixing ingredients
  • 1 Whisk For blending custard

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Glutinous rice flour
  • 100 g Sugar
  • 250 ml Water
  • as needed Cornstarch For dusting
  • 2 tbsp Custard powder
  • 300 ml Milk
  • 30 g Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Mix custard powder and sugar with milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir continuously until the mixture thickens.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
  • In a bowl, mix glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water to form a smooth batter.
  • Transfer the mixture to a heatproof dish and steam for 20 minutes.
  • Once cooked, dust a surface with cornstarch and knead the mochi until smooth.
  • Divide the mochi into 8 pieces, flatten, and place a spoonful of custard in the center.
  • Pinch the mochi edges together to seal and form a ball.

Notes

Ensure the custard is completely cooled before filling it into the mochi.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2500IUCalcium: 200mg
Keyword Chewy, Custard, Japanese Dessert, Mochi, Sweet
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