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Hawaii Butter Mochi Recipe

Hawaii Butter Mochi Recipe

4.8 from 30 reviews

This Hawaii Butter Mochi Recipe combines the flavors of coconut and caramel in a chewy, delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. The rich, buttery texture of mochiko rice flour, combined with coconut cream and a hint of brown sugar, creates a unique treat that will have everyone coming back for more.

Ingredients

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For the Butter Mochi:

  • 1/4 cup butter (58 grams)
  • 2 TBSP brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup white sugar, minus 2 TBSP
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup coconut cream/milk (1/2 can)
  • 1 1/2 cup mochiko rice flour-glutinous rice flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Cream

    Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Heat the butter until mostly melted. Add butter, brown sugar, and white sugar to a mixer bowl. Beat until creamy.

  2. Add Ingredients

    On low speed, add eggs, milk, and coconut cream. Add rice flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined.

  3. Pour and Bake

    Butter a 9×9 inch pan. Pour in the batter. Bake for about an hour until the top is crinkly. Let cool, slice, and serve.

Notes

  • You can use only white sugar if brown sugar is not available.
  • The mochi will become chewier as it cools.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge wrapped in plastic wrap.

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Keywords: Hawaii, Butter Mochi, Coconut, Dessert, Hawaiian Desserts