Cranberry Mochi

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Cranberry Mochi is a recipe that is a modern twist on the traditional Japanese rice cake. They’ve enjoyed it for centuries in celebrations like the Japanese New Year. It is classically made with sticky or sweet rice flour. There are so many ways to make it too and this recipe focuses on the dessert squares rather than the traditional bread type dessert. 👩🏻‍🍳

Cranberry Mochi

Recipe by Cranby

Servings

Pieces

Prep time

Minutes

Cooking time

Minutes

Type

Mochi

Cranberry

Ingredients

1 cup sweet rice flour (mochiko)
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup milk (or coconut milk for a richer flavor)
1/2 cup fresh or dried cranberries, finely chopped
1/4 cup cranberry juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat Oven – Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish.
Dry Ingredients -In a mixing bowl, combine sweet rice flour, sugar, and salt.
Wet Ingredients – Gradually add milk, cranberry juice, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Cranberries – Stir in the chopped cranberries.
Pour – Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Bake & Cool – Bake for about 1 hour or until the top is set and slightly golden. Let cool completely before cutting into small squares or rectangles.
Enjoy 👩🏻‍🍳

Notes

Dry Cranberries – If using dried cranberries, soak them in warm water or cranberry juice for 10 minutes to soften.
Texture – Serve at room temperature for the best texture.
Storage – Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Cranberry Mochi Squares

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*** OTHER CRANBERRY RECIPES ***

Cranberry Linzer Cookies
Cranberry Pavlova
Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
Cranberry Moscow Mule
Cranberry White Chocolate Bark
Strawberry Cranberry Sauce with Vanilla Ice Cream!
Cranberry Apple Sauce
Cranberry Gingerbread Loaf

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*** IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS; MAKE IT BETTER ***

The GOAT: Create a DIY mochi bar where guests can add toppings like shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or sprinkles. You will be badass!

Drinks

Serve mochi alongside a warm cranberry or spiced tea. Both pair well with mochi.

Royal It

Add intricate designs to the top layer of the cookies using royal icing. Simple snowflakes or elegant swirls can elevate the presentation to again, make you seem rich.