Hey there, sweet tooth warriors and foodie adventurers! Ready to dive into a treat that's as fun to make as it is to eat? I've got something epic for you today - Strawberry Cheese Mochi. This delightful sweet combines the chewy, bouncy texture of mochi with a creamy, tangy, and absolutely divine strawberry cheese filling. It’s like having a little party in your mouth, and everyone's invited!
Imagine this: the sweet, subtle tartness of strawberries meets the rich, velvety creaminess of cheese, all wrapped up in a soft, pillowy mochi that's just begging to be bitten into. Whether you’re a mochi newbie or a seasoned pro, I promise this recipe will have you rolling up your sleeves, ready to dive into the kitchen. Let’s get this mochi party started!
Ingredients
For the Mochi:
- 120g glutinous rice flour
- 30g cornstarch
- 35g granulated sugar
- 180g milk
- 15g unsalted butter
For the Filling:
- 100g cream cheese (softened, like it just woke up from a nap)
- 20g confectioners’ sugar
- 180g heavy cream
- 100g strawberry sauce (adjust according to your love for strawberries)
Directions:
Cooking the Mochi:
- Grab a bowl and mix glutinous rice flour, cornstarch, sugar, and milk until they’re besties. Sift the mix to avoid any unwanted clumps.
- Pour this friendship into a nonstick pan, and introduce unsalted butter to the mix. Keep stirring over medium heat like you’re brewing a magic potion until it thickens and you’ve got yourself a dough ball.
- Dust a mat and the dough with some cooked glutinous rice flour (more on that in a bit), slap on some gloves and knead the dough until it's stretchy and showing off its gymnastics skills.
- Divide the dough into equal portions, rolling them into flat and polite circles. Wrap them up in plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out.
Whip Up the Filling:
- Summon softened cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and strawberry sauce into a clean bowl. Beat them together until they’re stiff and fluffy – think cloud-like with a hint of strawberry dreams. Scoop this heavenly mix into a piping bag.
Assembling the Mochi:
- Take a mochi sheet, pipe a generous amount of your strawberry cheese filling onto it, and wrap it up neatly. Think mini burrito-style or like tucking a baby into bed.
- Place each mochi into a cupcake liner for that extra pretty touch so they don’t stick to each other.
How to Cook Glutinous Rice Flour: Spread some glutinous rice flour on a baking tray, smooth it out, and bake it at 338℉ (170℃) for about 6 minutes. Let it cool, and it’s ready to use for dusting.
And there you have it—your very own homemade Strawberry Cheese Mochi! Whether as a treat for yourself or to impress your friends, these little beauties are sure to delight you. So, what are you waiting for? Get your mochi on!