Creamy Peanut Butter Mochi With a Sweet Nutty Center

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Peanut butter mochi started as a pantry experiment and stuck around because the salty filling cuts the sweetness of the rice. I whip the peanut butter with a little powdered sugar so it pipes cleanly into the center.

Enjoy this sweet and chewy dessert as a fun snack or a special occasion treat. The recipe provides a perfect balance of flavors and textures that peanut butter lovers will adore.

Decadent Peanut Butter Mochi with Nutty Filling

This peanut butter mochi recipe consists of glutinous rice flour mixed to form a flexible dough, wrapped around a sweet peanut butter filling. It requires minimal ingredients and is perfect for a quick dessert that serves about 8 pieces.

Ingredients

1 cup glutinous rice flour (mochi flour)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (for dusting)
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Mix Flour and Sugar: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir in water until smooth.
Microwave: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave the mixture for about 1 minute. Stir well, then microwave for another 1 to 2 minutes until the mochi is slightly translucent and set.
Prepare Filling: While the mochi is cooling, mix the peanut butter with a bit of sugar if extra sweetness is desired.

Shape Mochi: Dust a clean surface with cornstarch and place the mochi on it. With cornstarch-dusted hands, knead briefly and then roll out into a rectangle. Cut into squares.
Fill Mochi: Place a spoonful of peanut butter in the center of each mochi square, then fold the edges over to seal tightly, creating a ball shape.
Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the filled mochi for at least 30 minutes before serving. Dust with additional cornstarch to prevent sticking.