Butter mochi is a Hawaii potluck legend, born from Japanese mochi-making traditions and transformed with butter, coconut milk, and a hot oven. Unlike traditional pounded mochi, it is baked into a golden pan of chewy, custard-like squares that everyone fights over.
What makes it great is its unique texture, crisp edges, a dense, stretchy middle, and a sweet coconut flavor that pairs perfectly with coffee. It is nearly impossible to eat just one.

