Snowman Shaped...White Chocolate Daifuku

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   Line a plastic container or a shallow tray with paper towels.

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   Put white chocolate and fresh cream in a microwave-safe bowl.

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   Microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes at 500 W to melt the chocolate.

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   Put the chocolate in the container and smooth out the surface.

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   Cool it down in the fridge for about 1 hour.

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   Put shiratamako, sugar and water in another heat resistant bowl and mix well.

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   Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 2 minutes at 500w.

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   Stir.

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   Microwave for another 2 minutes.

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    Sprinkle parchment paper with katakuriko.

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    Put the dough made from shiratamako on top.

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    Sprinkle more katakuriko and cover with another sheet of parchment paper.

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    Roll out with a rolling pin.

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    Cut into 8 pieces.

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    Stretch the dough with your hands so that the centre is slightly thicker.

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    Cool down the dough a bit, so that it won't melt the chocolate.

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    Take out the white chocolate from the fridge and divide it into 8 pieces.

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    Shape into balls.

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    Wrap the white chocolate with the shiratama dough.

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    Squeeze the edges of the dough together and shape into balls to make daifuku.

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    Place one ball on top of another, and decorate like snowmen with a chocolate decorating pen.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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