Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Whole Peach Mochi, a unique dessert that perfectly blends the sweet juiciness of ripe peaches with the soft, chewy texture of mochi. This recipe is ideal for summer gatherings, cozy nights in, or impressing your guests with a homemade treat. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up this refreshing dessert that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Customize your mochi by experimenting with various fruits or fillings to make it truly your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe peaches
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour (or mochiko flour)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Boil a medium pot of water and cut a small cross into the bottom of each peach. Boil for 1 minute, then submerge in cold water to cool. Peel and slice peaches in half.
- Make the Mochi Dough: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and sugar, then whisk in water until smooth. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for 1 minute. Stir and repeat for 2 more cycles until thick.
- Shape the Mochi: Dust your surface with cornstarch, roll out dough into circles about 1/6-inch thick, and cut into equal portions.
- Assemble Your Mochi: Place peach halves on dough circles, wrap to enclose completely, dust with cornstarch, and place seam-side down.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg