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Mochi with Strawberry Cream Cheese

Mochi with Strawberry Cream Cheese – A Sweet & Chewy Delight

This no-bake Japanese-inspired dessert features soft, chewy mochi wrapped around a creamy, tangy strawberry cream cheese filling. Easy to customize, freezer-friendly, and perfect for parties or a sweet personal treat.

  • Total Time: 1 hour (including chill time)
  • Yield: 12–14 mochi balls 1x

Ingredients

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For the Filling:

  • 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup strawberry jam or puree
  • 2 tbsp whipping cream
  • (Optional) diced fresh strawberries

For the Mochi Dough:

  • 1 cup glutinous rice flour (mochiko)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup milk (or plant-based milk)
  • 1 tbsp butter or vegan butter
  • Cornstarch or cooked rice flour (for dusting)

Optional Toppings:

  • Strawberry or pomegranate powder
  • Shredded coconut
  • Freeze-dried strawberry crumbs

Instructions

  1. Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, jam, and cream until smooth. Spoon into small dollops and freeze for 1 hour.
  2. Cook mochi dough: Mix glutinous rice flour, sugar, and milk. Microwave in 1-minute intervals (total ~3 mins), or steam 15–20 mins.
  3. Knead & cool: While warm, knead in butter. Dust with starch and let cool.
  4. Divide & flatten: Cut into 12–14 portions, flatten into discs.
  5. Wrap: Place frozen filling in center of each, pinch to seal, and roll into balls.
  6. Chill & serve: Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
  • Author: Norah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, No-Bake, Japanese-Inspired
  • Method: Microwave or Steam
  • Cuisine: Japanese Fusion, Asian-Inspired