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If you’ve been craving the delightful Ichigo Mochi Daifuku from the Japan Pavilion at Epcot, you’re in luck. Discover an unofficial version of the recipe, along with more tempting dupe recipes from the festival, at my masterlist. Indulge in the flavors of the International Festival of the Arts 2024 right in your own kitchen.

This dish is based on the Ichigo Mochi Daifuku from the Japan Pavilion at Epcot. Find more unofficial, dupe recipes from this festival here at my masterlist.

Ingredients:

For the Mochi Dough:

• 1 cup glutinous rice flour (mochiko)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• Potato starch or cornstarch for dusting

For the Filling:

• Fresh strawberries, hulled
• Sweetened red bean paste (azuki bean paste)
• White chocolate, chopped into small pieces

For Strawberry Cream:

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons strawberry puree (from fresh strawberries)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Mochi Dough:

1. In a heatproof bowl, whisk together glutinous rice flour and sugar.
2. Gradually add water, whisking continuously to create a smooth mixture.
3. Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap.
4. Microwave the mixture on high for 2-3 minutes, stopping to stir every minute until the dough is translucent and elastic.
5. Dust a clean surface with potato starch or cornstarch.
6. Transfer the mochi dough onto the dusted surface and let it cool slightly.

2. Assemble the Ichigo Mochi Daifuku:

1. Divide the mochi dough into small portions, about the size of a golf ball.
2. Dust your hands with starch and flatten each mochi portion into a disc.
3. Place a small amount of sweetened red bean paste in the center of each disc.
4. Add a piece of white chocolate and a fresh strawberry on top of the red bean paste.
5. Gather the edges of the mochi and seal to encase the filling. Pinch and twist to seal properly.

3. Make Strawberry Cream:

1. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks.
2. Add powdered sugar and strawberry puree. Continue whipping until stiff peaks form.

4. Serve:

1. Serve the Ichigo Mochi Daifuku on a plate.
2. Dollop a spoonful of strawberry cream on the side or on top.

5. Enjoy:

Savor the delightful combination of chewy mochi, sweet red bean paste, fresh strawberry, and the richness of white chocolate. The strawberry cream adds a refreshing and creamy touch to this traditional Japanese dessert.

Note:

• These mochi are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a day or two.
• Dust your hands and surfaces with starch to prevent the mochi from sticking.

Thank you for joining me on this culinary adventure to recreate the delightful Ichigo Mochi Daifuku from the Japan Pavilion at Epcot. I hope you’ve enjoyed discovering this unofficial version of the recipe, along with more tempting dupe recipes from the International Festival of the Arts 2024. Indulge in the flavors of this extraordinary festival right in your own kitchen as you explore the masterlist.