Description
Chewy, pillowy mochi wrapped around creamy pumpkin-spiced ice cream makes for an irresistible fall treat that’s fun to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweet rice flour (glutinous rice flour)
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (for dusting)
- Orange food coloring (optional)
- 1 pint pumpkin spice ice cream (store-bought or homemade)
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts, optional)
Instructions
- Scoop the pumpkin spice ice cream into small balls (about 2-3 tablespoons each) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for at least 1 hour or until firm.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, mix the sweet rice flour, sugar, and water until smooth. Add a few drops of food coloring if desired.
- Microwave the mixture for 2 minutes, stir, then microwave for another minute. The dough should be thick and sticky but fully cooked.
- Dust a clean work surface with cornstarch and transfer the hot mochi dough onto it. Let it cool for a few minutes until it’s safe to handle.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten it into a circle about 4 inches in diameter. Use cornstarch liberally to prevent sticking.
- Place an ice cream ball in the center of a mochi circle. Carefully fold the edges of the mochi around the ice cream, pinching to seal. Roll gently to smooth out the seams.
- Place the wrapped mochi ice cream back on the baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Notes
[‘Work quickly when wrapping the ice cream to prevent it from melting.’, ‘Use plenty of cornstarch to prevent the mochi from sticking.’, ‘Add orange food coloring to the mochi dough for a festive fall look.’, ‘If the mochi dough becomes too sticky, dust your hands with more cornstarch.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mochi ice cream ba
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Pumpkin Mochi Ice Cream, Fall Dessert, Pumpkin Spice, Mochi Recipe, Ice Cream Treat