Peach Pudding Daifuku
A Japanese-inspired dessert combining sweet peach pudding with rich mochi, a traditional Japanese treat.
Ingredients
- ●2 peaches
- ●1 cup mochi rice flour
- ●1 cup water
- ●1/2 cup granulated sugar
- ●1 envelope pork or vegetable gelatin
- ●2 tablespoons peanut oil
- ●1 cup heavy cream
- ●2 tablespoons honey
- ●1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ●2 tablespoons sugar syrup (optional)to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the peaches to the saucepan and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until they're tender.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix together the heavy cream, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
- 5
Add the cream mixture to the saucepan with the peach mixture and stir to combine.
- 6
In a separate bowl, mix together the mochi rice flour and 1 cup of water. Knead the dough until it's smooth and pliable.
- 7
Divide the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 8
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook the dough balls for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they're lightly browned.
- 9
To assemble the daifuku, place a cooked mochi ball on a flat surface. Spoon a small amount of the peach pudding mixture onto the center of the mochi.
- 10
Fold the mochi in half to enclose the filling, and press the edges together to seal.
- 11
Serve the daifuku warm, or at room temperature. If desired, drizzle with sugar syrup.