• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Mikha Eats
  • Recipes
  • Subscribe
  • Contact
  • About
  • TikTok
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
menu icon
go to homepage
  • All Recipes
  • About
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • All Recipes
    • About
    • Contact
    • Subscribe
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Desserts & Drinks

    2-Ingredient Easy Mochi Ice Cream Recipe

    Published: Jun 28, 2021 · Modified: Jul 12, 2021 by mikhaeats · This post may contain affiliate links

    Sharing is caring!

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Email
    • WhatsApp
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Mochi ice cream is a popular dessert served at many Japanese restaurants. It’s soft and chewy on the outside with a sweet and creamy ice cream center. It’s mind-blowing the first time you try it because there’s nothing like it! This is such a fun and easy dessert to put together, especially because this easy mochi ice cream recipe only requires 2 ingredients!

    Pro-Tips to This Easy Mochi Ice Cream Recipe

    Deal with EXTRA Sticky Dough Like a Pro 

    The mochi dough is extremely sticky! The best way to handle it is to dust everything it comes in contact with rice flour. That includes the surface you work on, your hands, the rolling pin, and the mochi itself! As you continue to roll out the mochi dough, you’ll need to continuously move and (you’ve guessed it!) dust it. 

    How to Prevent a Melted Mess 

    This is a problem many people face the first time making mochi (myself included!), but this doesn’t have to be you! Two crucial things to keep in mind to prevent a mess and so much frustration. 

    First, move QUICKLY! This is obvious, but ice cream melts quickly, even faster when they’re in small chunks like the pieces we’ll work with. And that brings us to our second tip!

    To buy yourself a little more time, cut the ice cream bar into pieces then keep them in a cupcake tin lined with cupcake liners. When you’re ready to assemble your mochi ice cream, work with only one piece of ice cream at a time while the rest remain in the freezer. 

    If you bring the whole cupcake tin out to bundle up, you may have a bunch of small puddles to clean!

    Serving & Freezing Mochi Ice Cream

    Once your mochi ice cream is fully frozen, the mochi will be firmer. Get a chewier mochi texture by letting them defrost for about 5 minutes before enjoying! I know, it’ll feel like torture, but worth the wait! 

    This easy mochi ice cream recipe is SO easily gobbled up, but they’ll keep in the freezer for up to 2 weeks!

    Did You Make This Recipe & Hungry for More?

    Follow along @MikhaEats on Instagram and Tiktok for drool-worthy step-by-step videos. Tag @MikhaEats on Instagram stories for a chance to be featured!

    And don't forget to rate this recipe with 5 stars below so others can enjoy it as well!

    Mochi ice cream cut in half on a plate.

    2-Ingredient Easy Mochi Ice Cream Recipe

    Author: Mikha S.
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
    This easy mochi ice cream recipe is incredibly simple and made with only 2 ingredients! It can't get any easier to make this yummy dessert!
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 20 mins
    Freezing Time (Inactive): 1 hr
    Total Time 20 mins
    Servings 6 mochi ice cream balls
    Calories 36 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 Melona ice cream bars
    • 2 oz Mochiko sweet rice flour

    Instructions
     

    Freeze Ice Cream Filling

    • Prepare a cupcake tin by lining it with 8 cupcake wrappers.
    • Cut 2 of the Melona bars into 4 cubes each (8 cubes total). Place each slice into the cupcake liners, then transfer the cupcake tin to the freezer.

    Make Mochi Dough

    • Add the remaining 2 Melona ice cream bars to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 - 2 minutes, or until completely melted.
    • Add in Mochiko rice flour and mix until smooth. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and poke a few holes to allow steam to escape. Microwave for about 45 seconds, stir, then microwave for another 45 seconds, or until the mochi dough is set in the center.
    • Lightly dust a clean dry surface with cornstarch or more Mochiko rice flour (to prevent sticking), then pour out the mochi dough - be careful because it will be hot. Dust your hands and a rolling pin with the cornstarch as well. Roll the dough into a large rectangle, about 15 inches by 10 inches. You’ll need to continuously rotate the dough and may need to use more cornstarch to prevent sticking.
    • Transfer the dough to a parament-lined baking sheet that's been lightly dusted with more cornstarch. Allow it to cool in the fridge for 15 minutes; this will help make it easier to manage.
    • Meanwhile, cut 6 pieces of plastic wrap large enough to wrap the mochi balls. Set aside.
    • Remove the dough from the fridge and use a 4-inch cookie cutter or lid to cut the dough into 6 disks.

    Wrap Mochi Ice Cream

    • For the next steps, you'll want to move quickly and touch the ice cream and mochi dough as minimal as possible to prevent melting. Take out one cupcake liner from the freezer and quickly place the ice cream chunk in the middle of a mochi dough disk.
    • Gently stretch the dough to bring the edges to the top and pinch them together to seal.
    • Transfer to a piece of plastic wrap, twist the ends of the plastic wrap so it's tight enough to hold the mochi ball shape. Do not twist too hard otherwise the ice cream may ooze out. Place it in the cupcake tin to freeze with the twisted side of the plastic wrap at the bottom of the tin. Repeat for the remaining mochi and freeze for at least 1 hour before enjoying!
    Pin Recipe
    TRIED THIS RECIPE & LOVED IT?Tag @MikhaEats on Instagram for a chance to be featured & follow along for more yummy eats! ↓↓↓
    Instagram Tiktok

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ice cream mochiCalories: 36kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 1mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.03mg

    Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and provided for informational purposes. Nutrition may vary based on product availability, methods of preparation, origin, and freshness of ingredients, etc. For the most accurate nutritional information, use your preferred nutrition calculator, actual ingredients, and quantities used for the recipe. Please consult with your physician or registered dietitian if more precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.

    Keywords: easy mochi ice cream recipe
    Mikha using chopsticks to eat a bowl of noodles.

    HEY, I'M MIKHA!

    ...A fellow food lover who loves cooking up a delicious storm in the kitchen - and of course eating! These quick & easy Asian recipes will help you transform simple ingredients into a drool-worthy meal made with love, for the people you love - no matter your skill level & without spending all day in the kitchen.

    Now come on - Grab a seat & let's eat!

    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • Pinterest

    More About Me →

    15-MINUTE RECIPES FOR BUSY WEEKNIGHTS

    Dinner is planned for you this week with this FREE e-book so you can relax & unwind!

    We respect your privacy - no spam EVER & unsubscribe anytime.

    SUCCESS!

    Check your inbox - Good things are on the way!

    .

    Trending Recipes

    • Miso Mushrooms (with Soy Sauce)
    • Spicy Edamame with Garlic
    • Korean Spicy Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim)
    • Sinigang Na Manok (with Chicken)

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Mikha eating spicy noodles from a bowl.

    HEY FRIEND, I'M MIKHA!

    ...A fellow food lover who loves cooking up a delicious storm in the kitchen - and of course eating! These quick & easy Asian recipes will help you transform simple ingredients into a drool-worthy meal made with love, for the people you love - no matter your skill level & without spending all day in the kitchen.

    Now come on - Grab a seat & let's eat!

    More About Me →

    Follow for More
    Drool-Worthy Content!

    Pinterest
    TikTok
    Instagram

    Date Night Dinners

    • Mentaiko Pasta Sauce
    • Chinese Steamed Fish
    • Chicken Katsu Curry Recipe
    • Vegetarian Udon Noodle Stir Fry (Yaki Udon)

    Popular Recipes

    • Stir Fry Eggplant Tofu
    • BEST Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp Recipe
    • EASIEST Chili Oil Garlic Noodles
    • Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich (Tamago Sando)

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Quick Links

    Explore Recipes

    Shop Kitchen Essentials

    About Mikha

    Privacy Policy

    Keep in Touch!

    Get in Touch!

    Subscribe

    Pinterest

    Instagram

    Tiktok

    Mikha Eats is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

    Copyright © 2022 MIKHA EATS