

If the fork goes through the center easily, the ube is cooked through. You can test if the ube is cooked through by testing with a fork. One of my favorite flavors right now.įirst, steam the ube until the center is soft. Every bite of the mochi muffins is filled with a hint of coconut and ube. The dark purple color of the ube turns the center of the mochi muffins a light purple. I absolutely love that these ube mochi muffins are filled with fresh ube puree.

In the end, I brought the many variations I made to a holiday potluck party for everyone to try. Over the holidays, I made so many batches of mochi muffins trying to figure out how to get the best crispy top and chewy center. You’re very likely to see more ube dessert recipes in the future. Ube has a dark purple center that’s sweet and perfect for desserts. Do you love the soft fudgy centers or do you love those chewy edges? This version of mochi muffins is filled with ube, or purple yam, which you can find at the local Asian supermarket. The inside is soft and chewy and the outside has a layer of crispiness which I absolutely love. Mochi muffins have a crispy top when it comes fresh out of the oven. But as much as I love the mochi cake versions, I decided that I want to try to make the muffin version. These ube mochi muffins are variations from these Butter Mochi Cake, these Matcha Butter Mochi Cake, and these Blueberry Mochi Cake. And so I’ve been wanting to make my own for a little while now. Especially all the different flavors from Third Culture Bakery. For the past couple years, I’ve been sort of obsessed with the mochi muffins I’ve bought from local cafes. I’m so excited to share these ube mochi muffins with you. I seriously cannot wait to learn how to make New Orleans style dishes and share them with you.īut in the mean time, we have to talk about these ube mochi muffins. So many reasons to celebrate!Īnd today! My boyfriend, Gordon, and I are taking a New Orleans cooking class at Sur La Table to learn how to make chicken and sausage gumbo, shrimp and grits, and banana foster. My sister doesn’t officially graduate until the end of spring, but she finished all her classes. On Friday, we went to House of Prime Ribs to celebrate my cousin’s job promotion and my sister’s graduation. I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend. These ube mochi muffins are delicious and so perfect for sharing. They are perfectly sweet to me, but if you want a sweeter muffin, you can add a few more tablespoons of dark brown sugar.Mochi muffins with crispy tops and edges filled with swirls of purple yam puree in every bite. You can find it at most grocery stores or any Asian markets. Make sure you get the Mochiko brand of sweet rice flour. These mini butter mochi muffins are super easy to make and just require a few common ingredients. If you are from the Bay Area or have ever visited the East Bay, you may have had the famous original mochi muffins by Third Culture Bakery. It’s dense and chewy on the inside just like traditional mochi. The dark brown sugar gives these muffins a delicious caramel flavor to them. I like baking them in the mini muffin tin because you get the perfect ratio of crispy exterior to chewy interior. I just want to keep popping them in my mouth. The textures and flavors of these little gems are incredibly addicting.

These easy vegan mini butter mochi muffins are chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
