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Chocolate Mochi with Ganache Center

Chocolate Mochi with Ganache Center
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Chocolate Mochi with Ganache Center combines the chewy, soft texture of traditional mochi with a smooth, rich chocolate ganache filling. This bite-sized dessert offers a perfect balance of decadent chocolate flavor and delightful springiness, making it an indulgent and elegant treat suitable for sharing or enjoying solo.

Ingredients

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Mochi Dough

  • 1 cup glutinous rice flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup milk or water
  • Pinch of salt
  • Potato starch or cornstarch, for dusting

Ganache Center

  • 4 ounces semi-sweet or white chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ganache Center: Finely chop your choice of chocolate and heat the heavy cream until just boiling. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for one minute. Stir until smooth, then pour the ganache into a shallow dish and refrigerate until firm. Once set, scoop out small balls to use as ganache centers.
  2. Mix the Mochi Dough: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Gradually stir in milk or water until you form a smooth, lump-free batter.
  3. Cook the Mochi Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a small opening. Microwave the mixture in short intervals of 30-40 seconds, stirring between each, until the dough thickens, becomes translucent, and sticky.
  4. Shape Mochi Around the Ganache: Dust your hands and work surface generously with potato starch or cornstarch to prevent sticking. Flatten small portions of mochi dough into discs, place a chilled ganache ball in the center, and carefully wrap the dough around it, sealing edges to form a ball.
  5. Chill and Serve: Place the filled mochi balls on a starch-dusted tray and chill for at least 30 minutes to set. This also makes them easier to handle before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh glutinous rice flour and quality chocolate for best results.
  • Adjust liquid to achieve a pliable but not overly wet dough consistency.
  • Generously starch hands and surfaces to prevent sticking and tearing.
  • Ensure ganache centers are well chilled before wrapping to hold their shape.
  • Work quickly as mochi becomes sticky as it cools.

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Keywords: mochi, chocolate ganache, Japanese dessert, gluten free dessert, chewy mochi, chocolate filling

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