Dairy-Free Mochi Ice Cream

Indulge in the delightful chewiness of Dairy-Free Mochi Ice Cream, a luscious dessert that combines creamy coconut milk ice cream with a soft, pillowy layer of homemade mochi. Perfectly dairy-free and naturally gluten-free, this recipe offers a modern twist on the classic Japanese treat, making it suitable for those with dietary restrictions. The from-scratch mochi dough, made with sweet rice flour and a touch of sugar, is microwaved to perfection before being wrapped around frozen, bite-sized scoops of coconut-based ice cream. Dust with cornstarch, roll thin, and wrap—you’ll uncover a fun, hands-on process that results in an irresistibly sweet, chewy shell encasing the refreshing ice cream center. Ready in under an hour (plus freezing time), these handheld treats are perfect for entertaining or a satisfying solo indulgence. Serve slightly thawed for the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 pint Coconut milk ice cream (dairy-free)
• 1 cup Sweet rice flour (glutinous rice flour)
• 3 cups Water
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Cornstarch or potato starch (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Step 1: Using a melon baller or small ice cream scoop, scoop out 12 small balls of coconut milk ice cream and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 1-2 hours or until firm.

Step 2

Step 2: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sweet rice flour, water, and sugar. Mix until smooth.

Step 3

Step 3: Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir the mixture and microwave for another 1 minute. The dough should be thick and translucent.

Step 4

Step 4: Dust a clean work surface with cornstarch or potato starch. Transfer the mochi dough onto the surface and use a rolling pin dusted with starch to roll the dough into a thin layer, about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 5

Step 5: Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut 12 circles from the dough, ensuring each circle is large enough to cover a scoop of ice cream.

Step 6

Step 6: Place a frozen ice cream ball in the center of each mochi dough circle. Carefully stretch and pinch the dough around the ice cream to seal it completely. Repeat for all ice cream balls.

Step 7

Step 7: Wrap each mochi ice cream ball in a small piece of plastic wrap and freeze for an additional 1-2 hours before serving.

Step 8

Step 8: Allow the mochi ice cream to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating to soften slightly.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1586.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2586.1

Total Fat 67.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 132.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 466.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.6g	0%
Total Sugars 233.5g
Protein 13.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 111.4mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 878.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.1%

Protein: 2.1%

Carbs: 73.8%