Name: How To Make Chocolate Mochi (Chocolate Ganache Filled Mochi)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 100 g Rice Flour; 1 Tbsp Cocoa Powder; 2 Tbsp Sugar; 150ml Water; 100 g Dark Chocolate (we used 70% dark chocolate); 40 g Heavy Cream; 1 tsp Rum; Cocoa Powder (for dusting)

How To Make Chocolate Mochi (Chocolate Ganache Filled Mochi)

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Chocolate mochi is one of those treats that’s hard to resist—especially when it’s filled with a decadent chocolate truffle. If you’re new to mochi, it’s a chewy, sweet snack made from glutinous rice flour, with a soft, stretchy texture that’s incredibly satisfying. Now, imagine biting into that chewy mochi and finding a rich, creamy truffle center. That’s chocolate mochi at its absolute best!

Making chocolate mochi is like creating a little bite of joy. It all starts with cooking up the glutinous rice flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and water until it turns into a sticky dough. But the real magic is in the filling—a smooth, velvety chocolate truffle made with chocolate and heavy cream, with a touch of rum to add warmth and depth. This truffle filling is carefully wrapped in the mochi dough, so every bite gives you that perfect mix of chewy and creamy, with just the right hint of indulgence.

The beauty of chocolate mochi lies in how the flavors and textures come together. You’ve got the soft, slightly sweet mochi on the outside, and then that rich, melt-in-your-mouth truffle in the middle.

Chocolate mochi is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or something to impress your guests, it fits the bill. And if you’re feeling adventurous, you can even experiment with different flavors, like adding matcha to the mix.

Chocolate mochi with a luscious chocolate truffle filling is a delicious treat that brings a little bit of East and West together. It’s perfect for anyone who loves a bit of fun and flavor in their sweets.

Overview

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 10 mins

Total time: 30 mins

Total servings: 6

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

100 g Rice Flour
1 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
2 Tbsp Sugar
150ml Water
100 g Dark Chocolate (we used 70% dark chocolate)
40 g Heavy Cream
1 tsp Rum
Cocoa Powder (for dusting)

Expert's Tip

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Using top-notch rice flour really boosts the chewiness of your chocolate mochi, making each bite a little moment of joy. Give Gishi Mochiko Flour Japanese Glutinous Rice Flour a try in your chocolate mochi recipes—you'll be amazed by the difference!

Instructions

1) Gathering the Ingredients

Gather all of the ingredients together.

adding heavy cream, chocolate, and rum into a microwave safe bowl

melted chocolate mixture, after being microwaved

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2) Making the Chocolate Ganache

Place the chocolate, heavy cream, and rum in a small bowl, and microwave for 30 seconds at 1000W.

Mix and set aside.

Tip: Add another 30 seconds if the chocolate hasn't melted yet.

adding sugar, cocoa powder, and glutinous rice flour (mochiko) to a bowl

mixing everything together until it forms a thin batter

microwaving the chocolate mochi dough until it becomes mochi-like

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3) Making the Chocolate Mochi

Place the rice flour, sugar, and cocoa powder in a medium bowl, then add in the water.

Add the water little by little, mixing well each time, to avoid getting any lumps in the mochi batter.

Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for a minute and a half (1000W). Mix well and let it cool down.

Tip: Cooling makes the mochi dough easier to handle.

dusting a cutting board with cocoa powder

adding the cooled chocolate mochi to the cutting board dusted with cocoa powder

dusting each piece of chocolate mochi in cocoa powder

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4) Cutting the Chocolate Mochi Into Smaller Pieces

Dust the cutting board with cocoa powder. Place the cooled chocolate mochi dough onto the cocoa powder.

Divide into 6 equal parts. Dust more cocoa powder on top and flatten each piece of chocolate mochi. (A square-ish shape is fine; it doesn’t need to be perfect).

spooning the chocolate ganache into the chocolate mochi

forming the chocolate mochi into a ball and pinching the seams at the bottom together

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5) Filling the Chocolate Mochi With Chocolate Ganache

Place the chocolate ganache truffle in the center of the mochi dough. Pull the edges of the dough to cover the filling and pinch to seal with no gaps. Shape the chocolate mochi into a smooth ball.

Tip: If the chocolate is too soft, put it in the fridge for a while to firm up before using.

dusting each piece of chocolate mochi with more cocoa powder

making sure each piece is evenly coated in cocoa powder

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6) Dusting the Chocolate Mochi With Additional Cocoa Powder

Sift cocoa powder onto a plate and place a chocolate mochi on top. Sift more cocoa powder over the mochi.

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7) Serving Chocolate Mochi

Warm it in the microwave for a few seconds before eating! The soft mochi and melted chocolate create a truly perfect treat!

Tip: If you have leftover chocolate mochi and you are wondering how to store it, you can:

Room Temperature: Store in a cool place in an airtight container and eat within a day.
Refrigerate: Lasts 2-3 days, but mochi may harden; warm briefly in the microwave before eating.
Freeze: Wrap and freeze for up to a month. Let it sit at room temperature before eating to restore the texture.

About the author

Mana Sobral

Mana is a mother of two who is currently based in Toronto, Canada. While she has called Toronto her home for the past 7 years, she is originally from Wakayama. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and gained practical experience working as a dietician in Japan. She is absolutely obsessed with sharing her love for Japanese cuisine. She loves the seasonality of vegetables in Japan and the creativity of plating dishes. She loves writing Japanese recipes and sharing them with people around the world. She prefers to keep her writing style simple and fun, so that everyone, including people who are not particularly keen on reading, can enjoy her articles. In her free time, she loves baking desserts and Japanese breads. She also enjoys participating in Muay Thai classes.

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