Vegan Mochi Ice Cream

Indulge in the delightful fusion of chewy, sweet rice dough and creamy dairy-free ice cream with this Vegan Mochi Ice Cream recipe! Perfect for plant-based eaters and dessert lovers alike, this recipe features a smooth mochi exterior made from sweet rice flour (Mochiko) and a luscious, customizable center of your favorite dairy-free ice cream. With an easy microwave method for preparing the mochi dough and a fun assembly process, this homemade treat is as enjoyable to make as it is to eat. Lightly dusted with potato starch for a mess-free finish, these bite-sized frozen delights are perfect for summer snacking, dinner parties, or anytime you crave a unique vegan dessert. Let your creativity shine by choosing flavors that suit your mood—mango, matcha, or classic vanilla—and prepare to impress with this fun and vibrant twist on traditional Japanese mochi ice cream.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pint Dairy-free ice cream (any flavor)
• 1 cup Sweet rice flour (Mochiko)
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Potato starch (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the ice cream centers. Scoop the dairy-free ice cream into 8 even-sized balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them on a parchment-lined tray. Freeze the balls for at least 1 hour, until solid.

Step 2

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the sweet rice flour, granulated sugar, and water. Mix until smooth and incorporated.

Step 3

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a small gap for steam to escape, and microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute. Stir the mixture, re-cover, and microwave for another 1 minute. Stir again.

Step 4

Continue microwaving in 30-second increments, stirring each time, until the mochi dough is thick and translucent (it usually takes about 3-4 minutes total in the microwave).

Step 5

Dust your work surface and hands generously with potato starch. Turn the mochi dough out onto the surface.

Step 6

Roll the dough out to about 1/4 inch thick. Keep starching your rolling pin and the dough surface to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Using a round cutter (about 3.5 inches in diameter), cut circles from the dough. Remove excess dough and gather the circles.

Step 8

Place one ice cream ball in the center of a mochi circle. Quickly wrap the dough around the ice cream, pinching the edges together at the top to seal. Repeat with remaining ice cream balls and mochi circles.

Step 9

Wrap each mochi ice cream ball in plastic wrap and return them to the freezer for at least 2 hours before serving.

Step 10

When you're ready to serve, let the mochi ice cream sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to soften slightly before enjoying.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1158.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2473.6

Total Fat 39.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 180.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 514.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g	0%
Total Sugars 283.6g
Protein 12.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 77.3mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 598.7mg	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: 14.5%

Protein: 2.0%

Carbs: 83.5%