Black Sesame Lava Mochi | Japanese Molten Dessert
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Black Sesame Lava Mochi | Japanese Molten Dessert

Pillowy soft mochi enveloping a molten black sesame paste center—a Japanese indulgence reimagined. Our Fat Switch cuts 40% of calories by swapping traditional heavy filling for roasted tahini and silken tofu, delivering the same luxurious flow with zero guilt.

25m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
2
Servings
312
Calories
22g
Protein
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🛒 Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup glutinous rice flour (mochiko)
  • 1/4 cup tapioca starch
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (0%)
  • 2 tbsp caster sugar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 2 tbsp kinako (roasted soybean powder) for dusting
  • 60g black tahini (unsweetened)
  • 40g silken tofu, pressed lightly
  • 15g coconut oil (refined)
  • 1 tbsp honey or agave nectar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of Himalayan pink salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, whisk together black tahini, pressed silken tofu, coconut oil, honey, vanilla, and salt until smooth and glossy. Divide into 2 equal portions and refrigerate for 15 minutes until firm enough to mold.
2. Shape the Filling: Using damp hands, gently roll each filling portion into a 1.5-inch ball. Place on parchment and freeze for 10 minutes to prevent breaking during mochi wrapping.
3. Dry Mix the Mochi: In a microwave-safe bowl, sift together glutinous rice flour, tapioca starch, caster sugar, and sea salt to remove lumps.
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4. Wet the Mixture: Create a well in the center. Whisk almond milk and Greek yogurt together, then pour into the well. Stir gently with chopsticks until a shaggy dough forms—do not overwork.
5. Microwave the Dough: Microwave uncovered on 50% power for 60 seconds, stir thoroughly, then microwave another 40 seconds at 50% power until the dough is translucent and sticky. Let cool for 2 minutes.
6. Dust and Divide: Generously dust a cutting board with kinako powder. Turn out the warm dough and divide into 2 equal portions.
7. Wrap the Mochi: Working quickly while warm, flatten one dough portion into a 4-inch circle. Place a chilled filling ball in the center, fold edges up and around, pinching gently to seal. Dust all sides with kinako and place on parchment.
8. Serve Immediately: Repeat with second portion. Serve warm within 5 minutes for optimal lava-like ooze. The contrast of warm mochi and cool filling is essential.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories312 kcal
Protein22g
Carbohydrates54g
Fat10g

🏷️ Tags

#Japanese mochi recipes low-calorie#black sesame dessert healthy#molten lava mochi tahini

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