Description
Watermelon Mochi is a refreshing twist on the classic Japanese dessert. Soft, chewy mochi rice dough is filled with a sweet, creamy watermelon-flavored filling, making it a perfect treat for summer or anytime you’re craving a light, fruity dessert.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups glutinous rice flour (mochi flour)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup watermelon puree (blended fresh watermelon)
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch (for dusting)
1/2 teaspoon watermelon extract or flavoring (optional, for stronger flavor)
1/4 cup sweetened red bean paste or whipped cream (optional, for filling)
Instructions
- Make the watermelon puree by blending fresh watermelon in a blender or food processor until smooth. Strain to remove pulp, leaving a smooth liquid.
- In a medium saucepan, combine glutinous rice flour, sugar, and 1/2 cup watermelon puree. Add 1/2 cup water and stir until smooth.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Once the dough thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan, remove from heat.
- Transfer the mochi dough to a clean surface dusted with cornstarch and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Once cool, divide the dough into small pieces and roll each into a ball. Flatten each ball slightly and fill with red bean paste or whipped cream (optional).
- Pinch the edges of the dough to seal the filling inside, ensuring it’s fully enclosed.
- Dust the finished mochi with cornstarch to prevent sticking, and let them rest for about 30 minutes.
Notes
Use other fruit purees, like strawberry or mango, for different fruity flavors.
Add a small piece of fresh fruit inside the mochi for an extra burst of flavor.
Make without filling for a simple, lighter version.
For a creamier dough, use coconut or almond milk instead of water.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cook, Shape
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: Varies depending on filling and ingredients used
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: 0g
