EASY Mochi Donuts Recipe
Get ready to meet your newest obsession: EASY Mochi Donuts! Imagine bite-sized rings of pure joy—chewy with that signature mochi stretch, beautifully golden on the outside, and lavishly glazed with swoon-worthy flavors from fresh strawberry to luscious matcha and rich dark chocolate. These delightful treats are as fun to make as they are to eat, and their eye-catching appearance will make them the star of any get-together or family weekend. If you’re craving something a little different yet utterly irresistible, this EASY Mochi Donuts recipe is about to transform your baking forever!
Ingredients You’ll Need
You might be surprised by just how easy these donuts are to whip up! Each ingredient plays its part—bringing that springy chew, rich flavor, and colorful, glossy finish. Gather your lineup and let’s start building deliciousness from scratch:
- Granulated sugar: Adds just the right amount of sweetness to the dough without overpowering the glazes.
- Egg (room temperature): Helps bind the dough and gives it lightness for that perfect fluffy bite.
- All-purpose flour: The base of your dough, it balances the chewy tapioca with a bit of softness.
- Tapioca starch: The not-so-secret ingredient for that classic stretchy, chewy mochi texture!
- Baking powder: Gives the donuts their airy lift and keeps them light.
- Pinch of salt: A balancing act—just enough to sharpen all the sweet flavors.
- Water: Hydrates the dough and helps mold everything into place; add just enough for the right consistency.
- Callebaut White Chocolate (callets): The base for a silky-smooth strawberry and matcha glaze. Any high-quality white chocolate works.
- Strawberry puree: Brings a bright, fruity punch to your strawberry glaze.
- Heavy cream (36%): Adds richness and helps melt the chocolate to a perfectly pourable glaze.
- Unsalted butter (room temperature): Stirred into each glaze for extra silkiness and flavor.
- Red food coloring (optional): A drop or two gives your strawberry glaze a gorgeous blush—totally up to you!
- Matcha powder: For that earthy, vibrant green glaze full of gently bitter notes—quality makes a big difference.
- Green food coloring (optional): Add for a pop of matcha green, or keep it natural for a subtle look.
- Callebaut Dark Chocolate (callets): The secret to a deeply decadent chocolate glaze. Substitute quality semi-sweet chocolate if needed.
- Callebaut White Chocolate (callets), melted: For drizzling and detailed finishing touches that set your donuts apart.
- Gold dust: Adds magical shimmer for that bakery-worthy finish.
- Freeze-dried strawberry: Lends a beautifully tart crunch to top off your glazes and doubles as a colorful garnish.
How to Make EASY Mochi Donuts
Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients
Let’s lay the perfect foundation! In your stand mixer bowl—or a mixing bowl if going by hand—whisk together all-purpose flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, and a pinch of salt for a minute or two. This ensures every bite will be evenly fluffy and chewy.
Step 2: Add the Egg
Crack in your room-temperature egg and mix until it’s just incorporated. The egg helps bring the dough together and makes your mochi donuts beautifully puffy once fried.
Step 3: Slowly Add Water
Turn your mixer on low, and gradually start pouring in the water. The mixture may seem a little odd at first—it might even separate—but keep mixing patiently. The dough will soon come together, smooth out, and become pliable.
Step 4: Check Dough Consistency
Here’s where the magic happens! Take a small amount of dough and see if you can roll it into a ball between your palms. Stop adding water as soon as it’s no longer crumbly and forms a compact, cohesive ball. This is when your EASY Mochi Donuts get their ideal texture.
Step 5: Knead the Dough
Knead the finished dough with the palm of your hand for one minute. This activates the tapioca starch and helps guarantee that signature chewy bite in every donut.
Step 6: Prepare Parchment Squares
Cut out ten 4×4-inch (10cm x 10cm) squares of parchment or baking paper. These help in forming, moving, and frying the donuts without any sticky mess or distortion.
Step 7: Shape the Mochi Donut Balls
With slightly damp hands (to prevent sticking!), portion the dough into 7g balls, using a digital scale for accuracy. Place eight balls in a ring shape on each parchemnt square, just touching each other to form that signature mochi donut wreath.
Step 8: Fry the Donuts
Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan to 170–180C (338–356F). Gently lower two or three donuts (with the parchment still underneath) into the oil. After about 30 seconds, flip the donuts and remove the parchment. Continue frying for 1–2 minutes per side until gloriously golden brown, adjusting the oil temperature as needed to avoid burnt or greasy donuts.
Step 9: Cool Completely
Transfer your crispy rings to a plate lined with paper towels. Let the mochi donuts come completely to room temperature before moving on to glazing—otherwise, your beautiful glaze might melt right off.
Step 10: Prepare the Glazes
Let’s make three glazes: strawberry, matcha, and chocolate. For each glaze, semi-melt the chocolate (white for strawberry and matcha, dark for chocolate) in the microwave. For the strawberry glaze, heat cream and strawberry puree to a simmer; for matcha, heat cream with matcha powder. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate, let sit for a minute to melt, then whisk smooth and stir in butter. Add food coloring if you like extra pop! Use each glaze at about 27C (81F) for the best results.
Step 11: Glaze the Donuts
Once both the donuts and glaze are at the right temperature, dip each donut gently into your glaze of choice. Hold each donut upside-down for a bit to let the excess drip off and encourage an even, glossy finish. Place on a rack or tray to set.
Step 12: Decorate
Melt a little white chocolate, transfer to a piping bag, and drizzle over your glazed donuts. Sprinkle with freeze-dried strawberries, dust with gold, or get creative with your favorite fun toppings. Every touch brings your EASY Mochi Donuts that much closer to masterpiece territory!
How to Serve EASY Mochi Donuts
Garnishes
The finishing touches make all the difference. Sprinkle your donuts with finely crushed freeze-dried strawberries for a tangy pop of color, or use edible gold dust for a dazzling, party-ready look. Drizzling extra melted chocolate or adding a light shower of powdered sugar will also elevate your donuts beautifully.
Side Dishes
Serve your EASY Mochi Donuts alongside a pot of hot green tea or a sweet milky latte—the warm drink balances out the donuts’ chewy texture perfectly. A platter of fresh fruit or a scoop of vanilla ice cream can take your mochi donut experience to the next level and turn an afternoon snack into an elegant dessert plate!
Creative Ways to Present
Arrange your donuts on a tiered cake stand, nestle them in cupcake liners for grab-and-go treats, or stack them in a ring shape for a festive centerpiece. For parties and gatherings, set out little bowls of different glazes or toppings so everyone can customize their own EASY Mochi Donuts—it’s interactive and guaranteed fun!
Make Ahead and Storage
Storing Leftovers
If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, store your mochi donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. The glaze will stay glossy and the donuts should keep much of their signature texture, though they are always at their absolute best on the day they’re made.
Freezing
You can freeze unglazed mochi donuts for up to one month. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze, then transfer to a freezer bag. Thaw them fully at room temperature before adding glaze and decorations for freshly made magic any time!
Reheating
If your mochi donuts need a touch of warmth, pop them in a preheated oven at 300F (150C) for just a few minutes. This revives their chewy texture wonderfully, but be sure to keep a close eye so the glaze doesn’t melt away—if possible, reheat before glazing.
FAQs
Can I make EASY Mochi Donuts without a stand mixer?
Absolutely! You can mix the dough by hand using a sturdy whisk and spatula. It just takes a little extra elbow grease but yields the same delightfully chewy results.
What’s the best oil for frying mochi donuts?
Use a neutral-flavored oil with a high smoke point, like vegetable, canola, or sunflower oil. These allow the delicate flavors of your EASY Mochi Donuts to shine through.
How do I get perfectly round donut rings?
Use a digital scale to weigh out uniform dough balls, and always slightly dampen your hands to prevent sticking. Carefully shape eight balls into a ring on parchment squares, making sure they lightly touch so they’ll fuse together as they fry!
Can I make the glazes ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the glazes a few hours before. Simply store them in covered bowls at room temperature and gently reheat (if needed) in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until silky and at about 27C (81F) before dipping your donuts.
How can I add different flavors to my EASY Mochi Donuts?
Get creative! Infuse your glaze with other fruit purees, switch up the chocolate types, or add citrus zest for a new twist. Matcha, strawberry, and chocolate glazes are classic, but the possibilities are endless when you’re in the mood to experiment.
Final Thoughts
There’s truly nothing like the joy of biting into a homemade EASY Mochi Donut—crisp on the outside, irresistibly chewy within, and shining with your favorite glaze. If you’ve never tried making mochi donuts at home, there’s no better time than now. Gather your ingredients, invite a friend to help, and let every step fill your kitchen with color, creativity, and the kind of excitement only truly great food brings. Enjoy every bite—you deserve it!
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EASY Mochi Donuts Recipe
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 donuts 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These delightful Mochi Donuts are a fusion of traditional donuts and chewy mochi, coated in three luscious glazes for a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for sharing with friends and family or indulging in a unique treat all for yourself.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients:
- 60 g Granulated sugar
- 1 Egg (room temperature)
- 120 g All-purpose flour
- 220 g Tapioca starch
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 140 g Water (quantity might need slight adjustments)
Strawberry Glaze:
- 150 g Callebaut White Chocolate (callets) (or any high-quality white chocolate)
- 25 g Strawberry puree
- 40 g Heavy Cream (36% fat content)
- 15 g Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- Red food coloring (optional, can be skipped)
Matcha Glaze:
- 150 g Callebaut White Chocolate (callets) (or any high-quality white chocolate)
- 65 g Heavy Cream (36% fat content)
- 1 teaspoon Matcha powder (quantity depends on the quality of the matcha)
- 15 g Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- Green food coloring (optional, can be skipped)
Chocolate Glaze:
- 150 g Callebaut Dark Chocolate (callets) (or any high-quality semi-sweet chocolate)
- 65 g Heavy Cream (36% fat content)
- 15 g Unsalted butter (room temperature)
Instructions
- Make the Donuts
Mix the dry ingredients in your stand mixer or by hand using a whisk; flour, salt, baking powder, tapioca flour for a minute or two until combined - Mix in the egg
Start adding water to the mixture slowly while the mixer is on. First, the mixture might separate but keep your mixer on, and the dough will come together. - How to check the consistency of the dough?
Take a small amount of dough and start to form a ball with your hands. Stop adding water as soon as the dough is not crumbly and you are able to form a ball. - Once you are happy with the consistency of the dough
Knead it with the palm of your hand for a minute - Cut 10 pieces of 10cm*10cm / 4inches*4inches square shape baking papers
Using a Digital scale form the dough into little balls about 7g each. I suggest working with very slightly wet hands so it won’t stick to your hands - Place 8 balls in a ring shape in a way that they are touching each other
Once all the donut rings are ready (should be 10 altogether), heat vegetable oil in a saucepan to 170-180C / 338-356F - Fry the donuts
Place 2-3 donuts into the oil with the parchment paper on them. Flip the donuts after about 30 seconds and remove the parchment paper. Fry the donuts for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown - Glazing the Donuts
Hold the donut with your fingers and dip it into the glaze. Move the donut a bit for a few seconds, then carefully remove it from the glaze. While still holding the donut with your fingers (facing down), carefully remove any excess glaze from it with the help of your fingers on your other hand - Decoration
Gently melt white chocolate in the microwave stirring every 30 seconds. Move melted white chocolate into a piping bag, make a very small hole on the piping bag and decorate each Donut. Make sure chocolate is not too runny, neither too solid, try the decoration first on a plate. Use freeze-dried strawberries and gold dust for further decoration
Notes
- The mochi donuts are best served fresh
- If desired, store in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mochi Donuts, Donuts Recipe, Glazed Donuts, Asian Desserts, Fusion Desserts
