Strawberry Mochi Bites 🍓✨
Soft, chewy, and filled with dreamy strawberry sweetness, these Strawberry Mochi Bites are the perfect mix of creamy, fruity, and melt-in-your-mouth delight. With a tender mochi shell and a luscious strawberry–condensed milk center, these little treats are fun to make, gorgeous to serve, and impossible to resist!
Ingredients
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour (mochiko)
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ cup sugar
- 6 fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
1. Prep the Strawberry Filling
Mix the strawberry halves with the sweetened condensed milk in a small bowl, coating them lightly. Place them on a plate and freeze for 15–20 minutes. This helps them stay firm when wrapping.
2. Make the Mochi Dough
In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water until smooth.
Cover loosely and microwave for 1 minute. Stir, then microwave for another 30–45 seconds until the dough turns thick, sticky, and slightly translucent.
(If steaming: steam the mixture for 10–12 minutes until fully set.)
3. Shape the Mochi
Dust your hands and work surface generously with powdered sugar (or cornstarch). Turn the warm mochi dough out onto the surface. Flatten or roll it into a ¼-inch thick sheet. Cut into 12 small circles.
4. Assemble the Bites
Place one frozen strawberry piece in the center of each mochi circle. Stretch the dough gently around the strawberry, pinching to seal. Roll lightly between your palms to form smooth balls.
5. Finish & Chill
Dust lightly with powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Tips for Success
- Keep your hands dusted — mochi is very sticky!
- Use gel flavoring or a tiny bit of beet juice to tint the dough pink if you want colorful mochi.
- Choose small strawberries so the dough wraps easily.
- Mochi is best enjoyed fresh the same day.
Serving Ideas
Serve cold or slightly chilled with matcha tea, green tea lattes, or chocolate drizzle. They also look beautiful on dessert platters or in gift boxes.
Nutritional Information (per piece)
Calories: ~95 kcal | Carbs: 20g | Fat: 1g | Protein: 1g
Conclusion
These Strawberry Mochi Bites are the perfect balance of chewy, creamy, and fruity. Each bite delivers a burst of sweet strawberry wrapped in soft mochi — a cute, cozy treat that’s guaranteed to brighten your day!