These peach-filled mochi are a delightful combination of soft, chewy mochi dough and a fruity, sweet peach filling. Each bite gives you a refreshing burst of peach flavor wrapped in the delicate texture of mochi, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether served as a light dessert or as a fun snack, these mochi are sure to impress with their homemade touch. With the option to shape them like little peaches, they make an adorable and delicious addition to any gathering.
Why You’ll Love This:
This recipe combines the natural sweetness of fresh peaches with the soft, chewy texture of homemade mochi, creating a unique and satisfying dessert. The peach filling is both tangy and sweet, while the mochi dough adds a pleasantly stretchy texture. Making these mochi from scratch allows you to customize their appearance, and the use of fresh ingredients makes them taste extra special. Plus, they're fun to make and even more fun to eat!
Perfect Occasion:
These peach-filled mochi are perfect for any occasion where you want to impress with a homemade, delicate dessert. They’re great for summer picnics, light refreshments at a party, or as a unique dessert for family gatherings. You can also gift them to friends or serve them at a tea party for an elegant touch.
Decoration Tips:
For an extra touch of cuteness, shape the mochi to resemble real peaches. After filling them, gently pinch the top to create a peach-like indentation and use a mint leaf to mimic a peach leaf. You can also dust the mochi lightly with cornstarch or powdered sugar for a soft finish. If you want a colorful presentation, divide the mochi dough and add different food coloring to create a rainbow of mochi balls.
Ingredients:
For the Mochi Dough:
- 100g glutinous rice flour
- 30g cornstarch
- 45g granulated sugar
- 180g milk
- 20g vegetable oil
- Food coloring (optional)
For the Peach Filling:
- 500g fresh peaches
- 150g water
- 100g granulated sugar
- 10g lemon juice
- 200g heavy cream
- 20g sugar
Instructions:
- Prepare the Peach Filling:
- Wash the peaches thoroughly, then peel and core them. Reserve the peach skins for later use.
- Chop the peach flesh into small cubes and mix them with 100g granulated sugar in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the peaches sit in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine the peach skins and 150g water. Cook over medium heat until it boils, then simmer for 5 minutes. Strain out the peach skins.
- Add the chopped peaches to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the peaches soften and the mixture thickens. Add the lemon juice, stir, and cook until the filling reaches a jam-like consistency. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Mochi Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, cornstarch, sugar, and milk. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Add a small drop of food coloring (optional) and mix until the color is evenly distributed. Then, add the vegetable oil and mix well.
- In a nonstick pan over medium heat, pour in the mochi batter and stir constantly. The mixture will thicken and eventually form a dough ball that becomes translucent and stretchy.
- Once the dough no longer sticks to the pan, transfer it to a surface dusted with flour. Wearing gloves, knead the dough until it becomes smooth, stretchy, and elastic.
- Prepare the Whipped Cream:
- In a clean bowl, beat the heavy cream and 20g sugar together until stiff peaks form. Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag and refrigerate to keep it cool.
- Assemble the Mochi:
- Dust your kneading mat, rolling pin, and mochi dough with flour to prevent sticking.
- Roll the mochi dough into a long, thin log and cut it into 8 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a small circle, ensuring it’s large enough to hold the filling.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream and a spoonful of the cooled peach filling to the center of each circle.
- Gently wrap the mochi dough around the filling, pinching the edges together to seal. Place each mochi in a cupcake liner for easy serving.
- Optional Peach Shaping:
- To create a peach-like shape, gently pinch the top of each mochi to form an indentation, then garnish with a small mint leaf to resemble a real peach.
Enjoy your peach-filled mochi – soft, chewy, and bursting with fruity flavor!