My in-laws from Japan were here a few weeks ago and I requested that they get me some black sesame paste.ย I thought they were going to get me some random store bought one, but they went to my favorite food store in Japan and brought me back some homemade black sesame paste.ย It was so good.ย I wanted to do something special with it and remembered butter mochi!


Who has tried butter mochi?ย It’s a Hawaiian specialty mochi dessert that was Americanized with the addition of butter and lots of white sugar.ย I of course modified the recipe a with some healthy touches like ghee and date syrup.

It’s also one of those one bowl recipes where you throw everything in, mix and bake.ย It’s super easy and yet stunning when you slice through the mochi. It has this amazing ashy color which if you didn’t know is going to be a trend in 2018.ย Get on the bandwagon now and make these before everyone else does!


I can’t wait for you to make it and if you do don’t forget to share it on Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram and tag me using #rezelkealoha!!