Soft, chewy, stretchy, sweet Japanese mochi! Just like your favorite treat from the Asian market, but made easy at home.
We are talking about pillowy clouds of glutinous rice flour wrapping around sweet fillings, dusted with starch, and ready to be popped into your mouth.
It involves tender dough and creamy centers and maybe even a little ice cream if you are feeling wild. And all I have to say is big, big love for this.
1. Mochi Brownies
This recipe goes out to all the chocolate lovers!
These brownies bring that familiar rich, chocolatey brownie flavor but with a texture that is chewy like mochi.
It is basically the chocolate version of Hawaiian butter mochi.
The best part is that you still get those crispy edge pieces.
These brownies are perfect for any party, your guests are going to love them, and they are a fantastic gluten free option!
2. Chi Chi Dango (Mochi)
Here is a recipe for a basic, delicious mochi!
It is simple, but it definitely hits the spot when you are craving a soft, pillowy, and chewy treat.
You just need 4 basic ingredients and it is incredibly easy to make.
This recipe gives you a slightly sweet mochi cake, and bonus: it is naturally vegan and gluten free.
This easy recipe is going to leave you with a sweet snack and wanting more!
3. Green Tea Mochi
This chewy, sweet dessert is a total classic.
If green tea and matcha flavors are your thing, I definitely recommend this.
This recipe offers two different versions: white mochi with a green tea filling, or green tea mochi with a white bean filling.
Both are a fantastic showcase for green tea flavors, and the contrasting colors are just beautiful.
4. Strawberry Mochi (Ichigo Daifuku)
Strawberry mochi is a beautiful, tasty dessert that is popular in Japan in the spring. I just love the playfulness here.
It starts with a whole fresh strawberry coated in sweet red bean paste and enveloped in soft, chewy mochi.
That juicy, slightly tart strawberry combined with the sweetness of the red bean paste is just delicious.
And the fresh mochi on the outside is the perfect way to round out the flavors and textures.
5. Homemade Mochi Waffles
These fantastic mochi waffles are nice and golden brown on the outside while staying chewy on the inside.
It is a beautiful marriage of Japanese mochi and Belgian waffles.
These tasty breakfast waffles are nearly perfect. The mochiko flour gives them a unique texture, but they are still very similar to a standard waffle.
Top them with fruit, sprinkles, whipped cream, or tried and true maple syrup for a delicious breakfast!
6. Sakura Mochi
Sakura mochi is another traditional Japanese dessert served throughout spring when Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom. It is easy to make and the color is gorgeous.
It consists of a sticky rice ball that is filled with sweet red bean paste.
The rice cake gets wrapped in a salty pickled cherry blossom leaf for a nice flavor contrast.
It isn’t very sweet, but it has a subtle richness that is delightful.
7. Mango Cream Mochi
The tropical mango flavor here is fantastic and the chewy mochi is fabulous!
I just love the contrast between the chewy mochi and the creamy mango center.
Mango brings such an aromatic, fruity flavor that goes perfectly with the subtly sweet mochi.
These mango cream mochi delights will send your taste buds on a delicious trip around the world.
8. Mochi Ice Cream
The first time I ordered mochi ice cream at a Japanese restaurant, I had no idea what it was.
When it came to the table, I was confused because it didn’t look like ice cream.
But biting into it was a journey of surprise, delight, and pure joy. They are incredible!
Sweet, cold ice cream wrapped in soft, chewy mochi makes for the most delicious hand-held ice cream.
This recipe is easier than you think, and it is a great way to get the kids involved!
9. Pumpkin Butter Mochi
This mochi recipe is a gourd-geous way to put a Japanese spin on a holiday classic.
These mochi cakes are like a cross between pumpkin pie and butter mochi.
The dessert has wonderful pumpkin flavor with hints of warm, inviting spices.
While pumpkin pie is creamy, these mochi cakes have a more chewy texture.
I love this unique version of a pumpkin dessert for the holidays!
10. Gorgeous Hawaiian Butter Mochi
These mochi cakes have beautiful texture and the flavor is delicious.
They are soft and chewy with flavors that make you feel like you are on a tropical vacation.
Butter mochi cakes are sweet without being overly sugary, with hints of vanilla, butter, and coconut flavors.
These Hawaiian butter mochi are heavenly.
It will be difficult to wait, but make sure these cakes are cooled before cutting.
These delicious little cakes are great for parties, but they won’t last long!
11. Warabi Mochi
This mochi dessert is soft and chewy. These little pillows are covered in rich, nutty soybean powder and drizzled with a sauce called kuromitsu syrup.
The syrup is made from brown sugar and gives the mochi a wonderful sweetness.
This chilled dessert is refreshing, so it is often served in the warm summer months.
12. Lemon Mochi Chicks
These mochi treats are absolutely adorable and perfect for any spring or Easter gathering. The lemon flavor and bright yellow color is stunning.
Kids and adults will love these, and they are so fun to decorate.
The cupcake liners keep them from sticking to each other, so they are easy to serve!
13. Mochi Cookie
Who can resist a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie? These are just as delicious as your favorite cookie recipe, but with a twist!
They are slightly crisp around the edges with a soft, chewy mochi center. Plus, they are pretty simple to make.
These cookies aren’t just using mochi flour for texture; they are stuffed with wonderful mochi dough.
It is a pleasant surprise and a nice addition to a chocolate chip cookie!
14. Matcha Mochi Cake
I cannot get over the texture and flavors of these delicious mochi treats!
The cake itself is sweet, savory, chewy, and buttery all at once.
Coconut flakes on top add sweetness and a wonderful crisp topping.
Sprinkle some flaky salt onto the coconut topping to make these cakes absolutely incredible.
The earthiness of the matcha combined with the sweet coconut is an incredible flavor combination.
15. Red Bean Mochi
This red bean mochi is super sweet on the inside and deliciously soft on the outside.
The white mochi and red bean paste filling create not just a perfect flavor combination, but a beautiful visual contrast as well.
It truly is a unique and tasty delight!
