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Easy Mochi Snow Skin Mooncakes

Easy Mochi Snow Skin Mooncakes

Krysta
A delightful no-bake dessert for the Mid-Autumn Festival, featuring a sweet and tangy strawberry cream cheese filling wrapped in a soft, chewy mochi skin.
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Calories 275 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g glutinous rice flour
  • 30 g corn starch
  • 30 g powdered sugar
  • 200 ml milk
  • 15 ml vegetable oil
  • 30 g cooked glutinous rice flour (koh fun) for dusting
  • 200 g cream cheese softened
  • 50 g powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 100 g fresh strawberries finely diced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • **Prepare the Mochi Skin:** In a heatproof bowl, whisk together glutinous rice flour, corn starch, and powdered sugar. Gradually add milk and vegetable oil, stirring until smooth. If using, add a drop of food coloring and mix well.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, poking a few holes. Steam for 15-20 minutes over medium-high heat, or until the dough turns translucent and firm. Stir the dough a few times during steaming if needed.
  • Once cooked, transfer the hot mochi dough to a clean, oiled surface. Let it cool slightly, then knead gently until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes). Be careful, it will be hot.
  • **Prepare the Filling:** In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the finely diced strawberries and lemon juice. Chill the filling in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  • **Assemble the Mooncakes:** Divide the chilled filling into 8-10 equal portions (about 30g each) and roll them into balls.
  • Divide the mochi dough into 8-10 equal portions (about 30-35g each). Dust your hands and a clean surface with cooked glutinous rice flour (koh fun) to prevent sticking.
  • Flatten each mochi portion into a thin disc, about 3-4 inches in diameter. Place a filling ball in the center.
  • Carefully bring the edges of the mochi skin up around the filling, pinching them together to seal. Roll gently between your palms to smooth any seams.
  • Lightly dust a mooncake mold with koh fun and press a mochi ball into it firmly. Tap the mold gently to release the mooncake. Repeat for the remaining mooncakes.
  • Serve immediately or chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

For best results, chill the filling thoroughly before shaping. You can vary the filling with other fruit purees or red bean paste. Dust your molds and hands with cooked glutinous rice flour (koh fun) to prevent sticking. Store leftover mooncakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keyword mochi, snow skin mooncake, strawberry, cream cheese, Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese dessert, no-bake, homemade, chewy