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Matcha Cheesecake Daifuku

Delicious Matcha Cheesecake Daifuku: A Chewy Sweet Surprise

Savor the unique taste of Matcha Cheesecake Daifuku, a delightful fusion of chewy mochi and creamy cheesecake.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Freezing Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat for richness
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Sugar alternative can be used
  • 2 tbsp Matcha Powder High-quality matcha is key
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Use chilled for optimal whipping
For the Mochi Dough
  • 1 cup Glutinous Rice Flour Do not substitute with regular rice flour
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Ensures smooth batter
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Adds moisture
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Enriches dough
Dusting Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Cooked Glutinous Rice Flour Prevents sticking
  • 1 tbsp Matcha Powder Optional but recommended for dusting

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Silicone Molds
  • Heatproof Dish
  • Steamer

Method
 

Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
  1. Blend softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add matcha powder and mix until incorporated. Pour in heavy cream and whisk until it thickens.
  2. Transfer the filling into silicone molds and freeze for at least 2 hours.
Make the Mochi Dough
  1. Whisk together glutinous rice flour, cornstarch, and sugar. Gradually stir in whole milk to form a smooth batter.
  2. Pour the mixture into a heatproof dish and steam for 20 minutes until it appears translucent and bouncy.
Knead the Dough
  1. Remove the mochi dough from the steamer and let it cool slightly. Stir in melted butter, then knead on a surface dusted with cooked glutinous rice flour.
Form Mochi Balls
  1. Divide the kneaded dough into equal portions, flatten each into a disc with a thicker center.
Fill the Mochi
  1. Place a frozen cheesecake center in each mochi disc and pinch the edges together to enclose the filling. Dust with cooked flour.
Final Touches
  1. Sift matcha powder over the tops and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to keep the mochi dough warm for better handling. Use high-quality matcha powder for optimal flavor.

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