Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Hawaiian Butter Mochi, a unique dessert that combines chewy texture with a subtle coconut sweetness. This easy baked treat shines during gatherings and is sure to impress friends and family alike. Made with simple ingredients like sweet rice flour and coconut milk, this gluten-free dessert provides a comforting taste of Hawaii in every bite. Whether you’re enjoying it plain or pairing it with fresh fruit, each square is a nostalgic reminder of island flavors that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated cane sugar
- 2 cups coconut milk
- ¼ cup melted salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz mochiko flour (sweet glutinous rice flour)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×6-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, coconut milk, melted butter, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the mochiko flour and baking powder to the wet mixture, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour and 25 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow cooling completely before lifting from the pan using the parchment paper; cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 85 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 197
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 112mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg