Description
Peanut Butter Mochi is a delightful fusion dessert featuring a chewy glutinous rice dough encasing a creamy peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk filling. This easy-to-make treat combines the rich nuttiness of peanut butter with the traditional chewy texture of mochi, perfect for a unique snack or dessert that can be enjoyed fresh or chilled.
Ingredients
Filling
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
Dough
- 1 ¼ cups glutinous rice flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 cup water
For Dusting
- ½ cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine the peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk. Mix until smooth. Refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes to firm it up, making it easier to shape into balls.
- Make the Dough: In a nonstick pan, whisk together the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water until smooth. Place the pan over medium heat and constantly stir the mixture with a rubber spatula until it thickens into a dough-like consistency, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let the dough cool for 10 minutes.
- Shape the Dough: Dust your work surface generously with cornstarch. Place the cooled dough onto the surface and dust it with more cornstarch to prevent sticking. Roll the dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle, then dust off any excess cornstarch. Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces.
- Assemble the Mochi: With your hands, scoop a tablespoon of the chilled peanut butter filling and form it into a ball. Place the filling in the center of a piece of dough. Carefully pull the sides of the dough over the filling and pinch to seal completely. Use a dough scraper to trim any excess dough. Place the sealed mochi seam-side down on cornstarch. Repeat for all pieces.
- Serve or Chill: You can enjoy the mochi immediately, but for a firmer texture, freeze them for about an hour before serving. Enjoy your Peanut Butter Mochi!
Notes
- Ensure to keep hands dusted with cornstarch to prevent sticking when shaping the mochi.
- Roll and handle the dough gently to maintain its chewy texture.
- Freezing mochi before eating enhances the texture and firmness but it’s optional.
- Use peanut butter that is smooth for easier mixing and shaping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
