Japanese western sweets

French Mont Blanc is a meringue base topped with fresh cream and a dark brown chestnut cream on top, but Japanese Mont Blanc is based on a sponge cake, and the color of the chestnut cream is yellowish or light brown color. This is because that made by peeling the astringent skin of chestnuts. Another distinctive feature is that it is topped with candied chestnuts.

Many traditional Japanese sweets also use chestnuts, and since chestnuts have been loved by many people since ancient times, there are stores specializing in Mont Blanc that have evolved in their own way.

There are also Mont Blancs that use sweet potatoes or pumpkin instead of chestnu

In Japan, roll cakes classified as sweet breads can be easily purchased at convenience stores and supermarkets. The cream is thin and the main part is a sponge cake.

On the other hand, the roll cakes sold at patisseries are light and fluffy cake batters with a lot of whipped cream, often topped with fruit or other colorful decorations, and each store offers rolls with various designs. You can also find special roll cakes in various places, such as those filled with regional specialties in cream or dough.

Japanese Baumkuchen is characterized by a fluffier and softer texture than German Baumkuchen. For some reason, Baumkuchen is often sold as souvenir sweets at tourist spots throughout Japan. Baumkuchen is a popular sweet, and you can find cut-up bags of Baumkuchen in convenience stores and supermarkets. They come in a variety of flavors, including chocolate, banana, and maple syrup flavors.

There is also a Baumkuchen specialty store, which is popular as a gift for special occasions.

Japanese pudding is a smooth, soft dessert derived from British custard pudding. Similar to French crème caramel. In Japan, it is a popular dessert among men and women of all ages and is always available at convenience stores and supermarkets.

The most common types are those hardened by steaming and those hardened with gelatin. It is mainly made with milk, fresh cream, eggs, and sugar, but some also contain matcha or are based on black sesame or pumpkin. There are pudding specialty stores all over the country, selling a variety of unique puddings.