Hi Bold Bakers! Does anyone else think that one of the best parts about visiting a great Japanese restaurant is ordering mochi ice cream as dessert? With deliciously refreshing ice cream on the inside and perfectly soft and chewy mochi (a Japanese rice cake) on the outside, it’s no wonder that this popular dessert from Japan is popping up in the frozen aisles of grocery stores everywhere. Already have an account? Making homemade mochi ice cream is so much easier than you would think! And a lot more fun than just opting to toss a package of Trader Joe’s mochi ice cream into your shopping cart. This mochi ice cream recipe takes just a few minutes to make and is amazingly customizable! I’m using vanilla ice cream, but the sky is the limit here! Feel free to use any store-bought ice cream, or my delicious homemade Ube Ice Cream, dairy-free ice cream, or even sorbet, to make this dessert truly your own! Elevate both the dough and ice cream with rich cocoa then you can indulge in this Chocolate Mochi Ice Cream Recipe.
What is Mochi Ice Cream?
Mochi is made with glutinous rice, which is turned into flour and eventually into a rice cake. It has a rich history in Japan and, while it’s enjoyed year-round, it’s especially eaten around Japanese New Year. In this recipe, however, mochi is the sweet rice dough that encases your ice cream of choice. It has an incredible squishy texture and is just slightly sweet, helping to balance out the sweetness of your ice cream of choice.
More Mochi
This isn’t the only mochi recipe I have! Chocolate Mochi Ice Cream Recipe brought this to the next level. If you love them, you’ll love my Mochi Donuts recipe — and you’ll definitely love my Hawaiian Butter Mochi recipe or Matcha Butter Mochi Recipe, which is like a cross between Japanese mochi and cake.
What You Need To Make Mochi Ice Cream
Measuring cups Small tray Parchment paper and plastic wrap Ice cream scoop or spoon Microwave safe bowl Rubber spatula Food coloring (optional) Sweet Rice Flour
How To Make Mochi Ice Cream
Mochi ice cream is one of those desserts that may seem out of reach for a person to make — but trust me, it is such a simple process! I had never made it before, either. In fact, this is a great project to get the kids involved in the kitchen. Here’s how you make mochi ice cream (and don’t forget to get the full recipe with measurements, on the page down below):
Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips for Making Mochi Ice Cream
How Do I Store Mochi Ice Cream?
Homemade mochi ice cream can be kept in an airtight container in your freezer for up to 1 week. Make sure when you’re ready to eat, you let them sit out for a few minutes to soften before biting in!
Make More Ice Cream!
Homemade Ice Cream with Only 2 Ingredients Homemade Strawberry Gelato 3 Ingredient Ube Ice Cream Homemade Sorbet in 5 Minutes Dairy-Free Coconut Ice Cream
And don’t forget to buy my new cookbook, Bigger Bolder Baking Every Day, for more frozen desserts! Full (and printable) recipe below!
