Only 3 ingredients to make a deliciously sweet Okinawan treat called Sata Andagi. It’s a type of deep fried doughnut popular in Okinawa that is the winning combination of crispy and cakey!
Japanese Souffle Pancake スフレパンケーキ
Super airy and fluffy, this Souffle Pancake (スフレパンケーキ) is like eating cottony clouds, but even better with homemade whipped cream and fresh berries!
Japanese Sweet Potato Pie スイートポテトパイ
Crispy and flaky, with a smooth, silky filling, Japanese Sweet Potato Pie is my all-time favorite Japanese pastry. Best enjoyed with a cup of coffee or black tea, this sweet potato pie is light, but rich, making it the perfect afternoon indulgence.
Cherry Blossom Madeleines 桜マドレーヌ
Celebrate Spring with Cherry Blossom Madeleines! These delightful French cookies are buttery, slightly sweet and salty, with a hint of cherry blossom’s fragrance. Invite your friends over and enjoy these delicate madeleines with green tea!
Cherry Blossom Milk Pudding 桜ミルクプリン
Celebrate the cherry blossom season with this delectable cherry blossom milk pudding. The soft silky pudding simply melts in your mouth.
Purin Dora (Dorayaki with Custard Pudding) ぷりんどら
When Japanese custard pudding (purin) is sandwiched between two sweet pancakes (dorayaki), you get Purin Dora! With the rich buttery caramel running down the creamy and fluffy pancake, this got to be an ultimate Japanese sweet!
Meyer Lemon Cookies マイヤーレモンサブレ
Buttery, citrusy and slightly sweet sable cookies, with a lovely hint of Meyer lemon zest. These crisp and crumbly Meyer Lemon Cookies are a perfect tea-time company!
Manju 利休饅頭
Encased in thin wheat flour dough, filled with sweeten red bean paste, and steamed to perfection, Manju is a classic Japanese confectionery (wagashi). When you crave for a little sweet treat, these dumplings along with a cup of hot green tea will hit the spot!
15 Japanese Desserts to Celebrate the Seasons
We came up with some really festive Japanese desserts, from most popular Japanese desserts to wagashi (Japanese confectionery) that will impress your guests!
Matcha Tiramisu 抹茶ティラミス
Creamy, rich, and bursting with bold matcha flavors, this irresistible matcha tiramisu consists matcha soaked ladyfingers layered with a light and airy mascarpone custard filling. It’s a classic tiramisu dessert with Japanese twist!