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Soft Mochi Buns with Blueberry Cream Filling

Chewy mochi buns filled with light blueberry cream, a Japanese-inspired dessert that’s fruity, creamy, and irresistible.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 buns
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mochi Dough
  • 1.5 cups sweet rice flour glutinous rice flour
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch for dusting
Blueberry Cream Filling
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup fresh blueberries crushed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Garnish
  • extra blueberries for garnish
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or mixer
  • Heat-safe bowl
  • Steamer or microwave
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold in crushed blueberries and chill.
  2. Mix sweet rice flour, sugar, and water until smooth. Steam for 15 minutes or microwave until sticky and translucent.
  3. Dust work surface with cornstarch. Transfer mochi dough and flatten slightly to cool.
  4. Divide into 8–10 pieces. Flatten each into discs.
  5. Add blueberry cream filling in center, pinch edges closed to form buns.
  6. Dust with powdered sugar, garnish, and chill before serving.

Notes

Best served chilled. Keep refrigerated up to 3 days.