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Blueberry Cream Mochi Buns

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  • Author: Emma Delaney
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 6 buns 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Microwave
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Pillowy soft mochi buns filled with whipped blueberry cream cheese and topped with fresh blueberries for a dreamy, cloud-like dessert bite.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup glutinous rice flour (mochiko)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt
  • Cornstarch or potato starch (for dusting)
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh blueberries (plus extra for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour, sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  2. Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and microwave for 2 minutes. Stir the mixture, then microwave again for another 1 minute until thick and sticky.
  3. Dust a clean surface with cornstarch and transfer the cooked mochi dough onto it. Let it cool for a few minutes until it’s safe to handle.
  4. Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add heavy cream, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and mash in the blueberries. Whip until smooth and creamy. Chill for 10 minutes.
  5. Divide the mochi dough into equal portions and flatten each into a circle.
  6. Spoon a tablespoon of the blueberry cream filling into the center of each circle, then pinch and seal the edges to form round buns.
  7. Place each bun seam-side down in a baking tray or container. Top with two blueberries (or a small chocolate square if desired).
  8. Chill for 15 minutes before serving to allow the mochi to firm up slightly.

Notes

  • Ensure the mochi is not too hot when handling to avoid burns.
  • Use enough starch to prevent sticking when shaping the buns.
  • You can substitute blueberries with strawberries or raspberries for variation.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bun
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg