Whole Peach Mochi
Whole Peach Mochi is a delightful no-bake dessert that beautifully marries the soft, chewy texture of sweet rice dough with the juicy burst of ripe peaches. This treat encapsulates summer’s essence in every bite, making it perfect for gatherings or a refreshing snack on warm days. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you’ll impress family and friends with this charming dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe peaches
- 1 cup mochiko (sweet rice flour)
- 3/4 cup filtered water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup potato starch (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Wash and halve the peaches, removing the pits.
- Make the Mochi Dough: In a bowl, mix mochiko and sugar. Gradually add water while stirring until smooth.
- Cook the Mochi: Transfer to a microwave-safe dish, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave for another minute until sticky.
- Shape the Mochi: Dust a surface with potato starch, scoop out small portions of mochi dough, flatten into circles, and place a peach half in each circle.
- Wrap It Up: Fold and pinch edges to enclose each peach completely.
- Chill: Place mochi on a starch-dusted plate and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mochi (70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg