Indulge your taste buds in a delightful fusion of flavors with these irresistible black sesame mochi muffins.
These delicious treats seamlessly blend the nutty richness of black sesame with the delightful chewiness of mochi.
Perfect to enjoy all year round - whether it be for breakfast on the go, a mid day snack, or dessert.
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Imagine biting into a soft, moist muffin, each mouthful delivering a delicious blend of earthy black sesame and the slightly sweet, sticky texture of mochi.
These black sesame mochi muffins boast a striking color that makes them visually alluring, setting them apart from ordinary baked goods.
Whether you're an avid baker or just looking to explore new horizons, these easy to make black sesame muffins promises a simple yet rewarding baking adventure.
Change up your tea time routine, brunch, or dessert spread with these muffins that carry an delightful twist while offering the comfort of a homemade treat.
These mochi muffins are simple and quick to make and are perfect for dessert, morning or afternoon teas, game days, tailgating, or even special occasions like Christmas or Halloween.
Other mochi muffin recipes you might like to try include ube mochi muffins, chocolate mochi muffins, matcha mochi muffins, or even chocolate mochi cupcakes.
What is black sesame?
Black sesame, derived from sesame seeds with their hulls intact, offers a distinct nutty flavor and a striking ebony hue.
Commonly found in forms like paste and oil, it adds depth to both sweet and savory dishes.
From luscious black sesame paste filling in mochi to its aromatic essence infusing various recipes, this versatile ingredient brings a delightful twist to dishes.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- These black sesame mochi muffins are easy to make and ready in no time.
- They are gluten free.
- Enjoy these muffins all year round for any occasion, such as for picnics, lunch boxes, and even parties or pot lucks.
- Make these mochi muffins in advance.
- This recipe for black sesame muffins is budget friendly.
Cost To Make
Estimated cost = $3.60 or $0.30 a muffin
Ingredients
Please note that below is a guide for some of the ingredients we used in the recipe. The printable recipe further down the page has the complete list of ingredients, including quantities and step-by-step instructions.
- Glutinous Rice Flour: Also known as mochiko flour or sweet rice flour.
- Granulated Sugar
- Light Brown Sugar: Alternatively, you could use dark brown sugar.
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Coconut Milk: At room temperature.
- Sweet Black Sesame Paste
- Vanilla Extract
- Eggs: At room temperature.
- Butter: Melted
Instructions
This recipe for black sesame mochi muffins makes 12 muffins. The ingredient quantities can easily be adjusted to suit how many serves you need to make.
Step One: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) I used a 12 hole muffin tin with each hole being able to hold about ½ cup of mixture.. Grease and line a muffin pan with muffin cases.
Step Two: In a medium mixing bowl, add the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined and set aside.
Step Three: In a separate large mixing bowl combine the coconut milk, black sesame paste, vanilla extract, eggs, and melted butter.
Step Four: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mix until just combined and there are no lumps.
Step Five: Place the mixture evenly in prepared muffin pans. Bake in preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
To check if your muffins are cooked, you can carefully stick a wooden skewer or toothpick in the middle of a muffin. If it comes out clean then the muffins are cooked. Remove from oven and allow to cool before serving.
Substitutions / Variations
- Mix through some chocolate chips. Add about ½ cup (95 grams, 3.35 ounces) of chocolate chips to your batter before baking.
- Make some matcha black sesame mochi muffins by adding 3 tablespoons (30 grams, 1.06 ounces) matcha powder.
- Sprinkle some dessicated coconut or sesame seeds on top of your muffins before baking.
- Mix in some of your favorite nuts like chopped almonds.
Serving Suggestions
- These black sesame mochi muffins go great with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
- You might like to serve these muffins with some freshly whipped cream and fresh berries.
Storage
These mochi muffins can be stored in an air tight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.
They can also be frozen for up to 2 to 3 months. To defrost, allow to come to room temperature overnight, or use a microwave to defrost.
More Mochi Recipes
Looking for other delicious and easy mochi recipes to enjoy? Then you might like to try chocolate mochi, ube butter mochi, Nutella mochi, dairy free chocolate chip muffins, potato mochi, mochi pancakes, biscoff baked mochi donuts, mochi bread, mochi cookies, or even mango mochi.
Made this recipe? Let us know how it went in the comments below! We'd love to hear how it turned out.
Recipe
Black Sesame Mochi Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups 250 grams, 8.82 ounces glutinous rice flour (sweet rice flour or mochiko flour)
- ¼ cup (50 grams, 1.76 ounces) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (40 grams, 1.40 ounces) light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 ½ cup (375ml/grams, 13.22 ounces) coconut milk room temperature
- 2 teaspoons (12 grams, 0.40 ounces) sweet black sesame paste or to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 4 tablespoons (58 grams, 1.57 ounces) butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) (see note 1). Grease and line a muffin pan with muffin cases.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined and set aside.
- In a separate large mixing bowl combine the coconut milk, black sesame paste, vanilla extract, eggs, and melted butter.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mix until just combined and there are no lumps.
- Place the mixture evenly in prepared muffin pans. Bake in preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. (See note 2.) Remove from oven and allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- I used a 12 hole muffin tin with each hole being able to hold about ½ cup of mixture.
- To check if your muffins are cooked, you can carefully stick a wooden skewer or toothpick in the middle of a muffin. If it comes out clean then the muffins are cooked.
Sue says
Delicious, had to come back and say thanks!