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Benihana Mochi Ice Cream – Copycat Recipe
Feb 23, 2026
Benihana Mochi Ice Cream – Copycat Recipe
Enjoy the delightful experience of Benihana’s famous mochi ice cream at home! This recipe combines sweet, chewy mochi with your favorite ice cream flavors for a delicious treat that’s perfect for any occasion. 🍦✨
Recipe Details
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| Servings | 12 mochi |
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet rice flour (mochi flour)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- Cornstarch (for dusting)
- 1 pint of your favorite ice cream (softened)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, mix the sweet rice flour and sugar together.
- Add water and stir until smooth.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for 1 minute; stir, then microwave for another minute. Stir again and microwave for an additional 30 seconds. The mixture should be thick and sticky.
- Dust a clean surface with cornstarch and pour the mochi mixture onto it. Let it cool slightly.
- Once cool enough to handle, dust your hands with cornstarch and pinch off a small piece of mochi. Flatten it into a disc.
- Place a small scoop of softened ice cream in the center of the disc and fold the mochi over the ice cream, sealing it completely.
- Repeat with the remaining mochi and ice cream.
- Place the mochi on a plate and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Information
| Calories | 150 calories |
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| Fat | 5g fat |
| Carbohydrates | 25g carbohydrates |
| Protein | 2g protein |
Handy Tips
- Make sure the ice cream is softened before filling the mochi to make the process easier.
- Experiment with different ice cream flavors to create a variety of mochi treats.
Ingredient Swaps
- Sweet Rice Flour: You can use regular glutinous rice flour if sweet rice flour is unavailable.
- Sugar: Substitute with honey or agave syrup for a healthier option.
