Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Hawaii with this Hawaiian Butter Mochi recipe. A chewy, custard-like dessert made with mochiko sweet rice flour and coconut milk, this gluten-free treat is sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 box (16 oz) mochiko sweet rice flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together mochiko, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, then add coconut milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
- Blend the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 1 hour until golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Let the mochi cool in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For added texture, sprinkle shredded coconut over the batter before baking.
- Butter mochi is best enjoyed at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.