Matcha Mochi Ice Cream (Japanese Green Tea Dessert)

Soft, chewy homemade mochi wrapped around bold and creamy matcha green tea ice cream. A gluten-free Japanese dessert that’s refreshing, fun to make, and perfect for summer or anytime you want a bite-sized frozen treat.

Servings 4

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 3

Total Time 1 30

Ingredients

1 pint matcha ice cream
1 cup glutinous rice flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon matcha powder
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup cornstarch or potato starch for dusting

Instructions

Scoop matcha ice cream into 8 small balls and freeze until firm.
In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk glutinous rice flour, sugar, matcha, and water until smooth.
Microwave for 2–3 minutes, stirring every minute, until thick and stretchy.
Dust a clean surface with starch and place mochi dough on top. Cool until warm.
Roll dough into a thin sheet and cut 8 circles.
Place a frozen ice cream scoop in each circle and wrap tightly.
Cover each with plastic wrap and freeze for 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (per 1 mochi ice cream piece)

Serving Size: 1 piece Calories: 150 Carbohydrates: 27g (9%) Protein: 2g (4%) Fat: 4g (5%) Sodium: 25mg (1%) Sugar: 16g (32%) Fiber: 1g (4%)

This is an estimate only and can vary based on brands and serving size.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Japanese

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