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Matcha Cream Cheese Daifuku Recipe

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Matcha Cream Cheese Daifuku is a delightful Japanese dessert featuring a chewy glutinous rice flour dough infused with vibrant matcha green tea powder, filled with smooth and rich cream cheese. This treat offers a perfect balance of earthy bitterness from the matcha and creamy sweetness from the filling, wrapped in a soft, tender mochi exterior.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 cup glutinous rice flour (mochiko)
  • 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup water
  • cornstarch or potato starch for dusting

Filling

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional for sweetness)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Divide into 8 equal portions and shape into small balls. Place on a tray and refrigerate to firm up while preparing the dough.
  2. Make Matcha Dough: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, matcha powder, and sugar. Gradually add water and stir until a smooth batter forms with no lumps.
  3. Steam the Dough: Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap or a microwave-safe cover. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir well, then microwave for another 1 minute. Stir again and microwave for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute until the dough becomes translucent and sticky.
  4. Shape Daifuku: Dust a clean surface with cornstarch. Transfer the hot dough onto the surface and allow to cool slightly until manageable. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
  5. Fill and Seal: Flatten each piece into a round disc. Place a cream cheese ball in the center and carefully wrap the dough around the filling, pinching the edges to seal completely and form a smooth ball.
  6. Serve: Lightly dust the finished daifuku with starch to prevent sticking. Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly to enjoy a firmer texture. Best eaten within a day for freshness.

Notes

  • You can substitute cream cheese filling with sweet red bean paste for a traditional flavor.
  • If the dough is too sticky to handle, dust your hands with starch instead of flour to maintain the chewy texture.
  • Freshly made mochi is best enjoyed the same day as it tends to harden after refrigeration for too long.
  • Adjust sweetness in dough or filling to taste, especially if you prefer a less sweet dessert.

Keywords: Matcha Daifuku, Cream Cheese Mochi, Japanese Dessert, Green Tea Mochi, Soft Mochi Balls

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