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Strawberry and Cream Daifuku by Elle Lei

Strawberry and Cream Daifuku by Elle Lei

 

At SUGOi Sweets in Chicago, chocolatier Elle Lei feels like she’s just scratching the surface of mochi potential. “Sometimes the simplest combinations win me over and I still have never found anything I do not like about the first daifuku mochi I made… fresh strawberry with fresh whipped cream and a sprinkling of matcha powder,” she says.

This creation, for which we share the recipe below, reminds her of her first time in Japan, “my first daifuku mochi experience, most importantly… always puts a smile on my face”. It is her favorite because of the contrast of the texture provided by the freshness wrapped inside the mochi. Not to mention the image of the strawberry cross-section. “While I have some recipe ideas I am really excited about, I will never forget my first mochi love!” she adds.