Just Like Truffles - Cheese and Chocolate Wrapped Mochi

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   Put the shiratamako in a food processor and grind until it's a fine powder.

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   Set aside.

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   Leave the cream cheese in a warm room to soften.

4. 4

   Finely chop the chocolate.

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   Melt the chocolate in a 60C double boiler.

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   Add the melted chocolate a little at a time to the cream cheese and mix together.

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   (It's okay if it's a little uneven.)

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   Chill Step 3 in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.

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   Take out, divide into 6 pieces, and shape into balls.

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    Add the shiratamako, sugar, and cocoa powder to a heat resistant bowl and mix together.

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    Slowly pour in the milk and mix it all in.

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    Lightly wrap the mixture from Step 5 and microwave at 500 W for 1 minute.

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    Take it out and knead with a rubber spatula.

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    Microwave the same way again.

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    Repeat this process of heating and kneading 3~4 times until the mochi mixture becomes translucent and sticky.

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    Spread out cocoa powder on a sheet of parchment paper.

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    Move the mochi mixture from the bowl to the powder.

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    Completely coat the mixture with cocoa powder and separate into 6 pieces.

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    Form the 6 pieces of mochi mixture into flattened round balls.

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    Wrap the mixture from Step 2 in the mochi and tightly seal the seam.

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    In, I've uploaded details on how to wrap up the chocolate.

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    One secret is to use a paintbrush.

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    Take a look and see!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.