Crispy Pumpkin Mochi Bites

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 39 minutes

Serves: 20

Crispy Pumpkin Mochi Bites

This Baked Pumpkin Mochi Cake (or steamed version!) is the chewiest, sweetest, and easiest pumpkin treat you can make this fall. 🎃✨ Every bite gives you that soft, gooey mochi texture with cozy pumpkin flavor — the perfect gluten-free dessert to share with family and friends.

Ingredients

Steps

  • How to Make Crispy Pumpkin Mochi:

    1. Mash cooked pumpkin in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Add salt, egg yolk, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and milk. Stir with a spatula until well combined.

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    2. Transfer the pumpkin mixture to a nonstick pan. Stir and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.

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    3. Place it back into a mixing bowl. Add cinnamon, vanilla, and glutinous rice flour. Mix well until a smooth dough forms.

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    4. Scoop the dough into a piping bag. Pipe a small round onto a parchment-lined tray, place a pecan (or nut) in the center, then pipe more dough to cover it. Use a skewer or chopstick to draw lines like a pumpkin pattern, and press a pumpkin seed on top.

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    5. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 30 minutes until golden and slightly crisp. OR Steam over medium heat for 10 minutes until set and chewy.

      Crispy Pumpkin Mochi in the ovenCooked Crispy Pumpkin Mochi on baking paper

    6. Let cool before serving — they’ll firm up slightly and become delightfully chewy! 😍

      A plate of Crispy Pumpkin Mochi

Recipe Notes

Tips

🎃 This Crispy Pumpkin Mochi has that same chewy, soft texture that mochi lovers adore — but with a cozy pumpkin twist and a lightly crisp exterior.

If you’re searching for a fun Halloween dessert or snack idea, this gluten-free sweet is a must-try.

It’s simple to make, deliciously chewy, and perfect for celebrating the flavors of fall with your family. 🍂💛