Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Whole Peach Mochi, a Japanese-inspired dessert that perfectly combines the sweet juiciness of ripe peaches with a soft and chewy rice flour dough. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for summer gatherings or as a unique snack year-round. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you can impress friends and family with these charming bites. Enjoy them as is, or elevate your dessert experience with ice cream or drizzles of chocolate and honey. Whether you’re sharing them at a party or savoring them at home, these Whole Peach Mochi are sure to bring smiles to every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe peaches
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
- Boil water in a medium pot. Cut a small cross into the bottom of the peaches and boil for one minute.
- Remove peaches and submerge in cold water to cool. Peel and halve the peaches.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and sugar. Stir in water until smooth. Cover with a wet paper towel and microwave for 1 minute. Stir and repeat two more times until thickened. Cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Dust your work surface with cornstarch. Roll mochi dough into circles about 1/6-inch thick, dusting with more cornstarch.
- Enclose each peach half in mochi dough, ensuring it’s sealed well, then dust off excess cornstarch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mochi (35g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg