Step 1

Beat the mascarpone cheese with castor sugar until incorporated.

Step 2

Add whipping cream and continue beating until combined

Step 3

Optional: add your choice of alcohol and mix.

Step 4

Spoon into moulds or on a plate and leave to harden in the freezer.

Step 5

Combine all the ingredients for the mochi in a microwaveable bowl. Cover with a plate or clingwrap and microwave for 1 minute. Take it out to mix and microwave for another minute. Leave to cool.

Step 6

On a flat bench surface, generously dust with cornflour.

Step 7

Divide the mochi into sizeable pieces for the filling. Roll out the dough and wrap the frozen filling inside. Roll to shape into a round ball.

Step 8

Repeat until all the filling is used up.

Step 9

To serve, dust with cocoa powder on top.