Description
These Mochi Cinnamon Apple Blossoms are elegant, chewy mochi treats tinted naturally with beet powder, filled with cinnamon-spiced apple compote and whipped cream, and topped with a fresh mint leaf—perfect chilled floral bites.
Ingredients
100 g glutinous rice flour
20 g cornstarch
20 g granulated sugar
170 g milk
12 g beet root powder
20 g vegetable oil
20 g unsalted butter
2 apples, peeled, cored, diced
15 g brown sugar
2 g ground cinnamon
10 g lemon juice
100 g water
200 g whipping cream
15 g granulated sugar (for whipped cream)
Fresh mint stems and leaves (for garnish, 1 per piece)
Instructions
- Make apple compote: melt butter, cook diced apples until softened. Add brown sugar and cinnamon, stir. Add water, simmer covered until apples are tender, stir in lemon juice, then reduce moisture until thick. Cool.
- Make mochi dough: mix glutinous rice flour, cornstarch, sugar, beet powder, and milk. Cover with heat‑resistant wrap, prick holes, microwave for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Remove cover, add oil and knead until smooth.
- Divide dough into 8 balls. Dust with cooked rice flour. Flatten each into round wrappers.
- Whip cream with sugar until stiff peaks form. Transfer to piping bag.
- Fill each wrapper with a spoonful of whipped cream and compote. Gently wrap dough around filling and seal, forming a blossom shape. Place on paper liners.
- Gently press a dent on top of each and insert a mint stem and leaf.
- Chill assembled mochi blossoms in fridge for 30 minutes to set. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Beet root powder is optional—use matcha or berry powder for color variations.
- Prepare apple compote a day ahead and cool fully before use.
- Use plant-based milk and whipping cream alternatives for vegan versions.
- Dust work surface and dough with cornstarch to prevent sticking.
- Adjust sweetness in dough or compote to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, Microwave & Chilling
- Cuisine: Fusion/Modern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mochi blossom
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
