Matcha White Chocolate Mochi Cups
By: Aiya Matcha
With a fun, chewy center and a beautiful green color, these Matcha White Chocolate Mochi Cups could easily become your favorite.
SERVINGS: 8-12
TIME: 0 hrs, 45min
CATEGORY: Desserts
INGREDIENTS
- • 6 – 8 oz white chocolate chips
- • 1 tsp Aiya Culinary Grade Matcha
- • 2 tsp finely ground black sesame seeds
- • ½ cup diced mochi cubes
- • ½ tsp finely ground black sesame seeds, for topping
DIRECTIONS
- 1. Cut and dice ½ cup mochi into small cubes and set aside.
- 2. Pour 6-8 oz (anout ½ bag) white chocolate chips into a microwavable bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and then microwave for 30 more seconds. If the chocolate chips are not yet melted, microwave in 10 second intervals.
- 3. Sift 1 tsp Matcha over the melted chocolate. Stir until incorporated.
- 4. Stir in 2 tsp of finely ground black sesame seeds until incorporated.
- 5. Using a small teaspoon, spoon the Matcha chocolate mixture into the small cupcake liners until ⅓ full. Be careful not to add too much.
- 6. Add in 1-2 pieces of mochi and gently push down to the bottom.
- 7. Add more chocolate mixture to the cupcake liner until ⅔ full.
- 8. Sprinkle a pinch of ground black sesame seeds on top and refrigerate for about 15-20 minutes.
- 9. Remove from cupcake liner and enjoy!
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