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Jello Mochi

Delicious Jello Mochi: Easy Sweet Treats You’ll Love

Jello Mochi is a vibrant, customizable dessert that combines traditional flavors with a modern twist, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mochi Mixture
  • 1 cup Mochiko Glutinous rice flour for chewy texture
  • 1 cup Jello Any flavor you desire
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Balances sweetness of jello
  • 1 cup Hot Water Activates the mochi mixture
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 1 teaspoon Flavor Extract (Optional) Lemon or vanilla extract can elevate flavor
For Dusting
  • As needed Cornstarch Prevents sticking during shaping

Equipment

  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Dusting surface

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Jello Mochi
  1. Mix the dry ingredients: Sift together mochiko, jello, and sugar until combined.
  2. Add hot water: Carefully stir in hot water until mixture is smooth.
  3. Microwave the mixture: Heat in 1-minute intervals, stirring until solidified (5-6 minutes total).
  4. Prepare the work surface: Dust with cornstarch and pour the mixture onto it to cool.
  5. Cut the mochi: Use a cornstarch-dusted knife to cut into squares (16 pieces).
  6. Shape the pieces: Mold squares into balls or retain square form, dusting hands with cornstarch.
  7. Final dusting and cooling: Dust each piece with cornstarch and allow to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Use proper mochiko flour for the best chewy texture. Dust hands and tools with cornstarch to prevent sticking.

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