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Hawaiian Butter Mochi Recipe

Hawaiian Butter Mochi Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 20 squares
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

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

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together mochiko, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, then add coconut milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
  4. Blend the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and whisk until smooth.
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 1 hour until golden brown.
  6. 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.