Authentic sweet Japanese desserts?

Question
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I am looking to elevate my baking skills and am interested in Japanese desserts and treats. Does anyone have any recipes to share? Thanks!

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Green tea custards with fruit in lemon syrup

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Ingredients (10)

  • 4 green tea bags

  • 250ml (1 cup) boiling water

  • 7 egg yolks

  • 100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar

  • 700ml thickened cream

  • 1 lemon

  • 100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar, extra

  • 1/2 nashi, halved, cored, unpeeled, finely chopped

  • 1/2 Fuji apple, halved, cored, unpeeled, finely chopped

  • 1/4 rockmelon or honeydew melon, peeled, finely chopped

Allergens

The recipe may contain:

  1. egg
  2. milk
  3. lactose
  4. caffeine
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Although am not Japanese, I like their strawberry shortcake. It’s a very light strawberry-cream angel/chiffon sponge. I’ve also come across many tiny treats categorized as “wagashi” that are intended to be consumed with green tea.

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Hello Norine, Japanese desserts are celebrated for their subtle flavors and exquisite presentation. Here are some classic recipes to try:

Beginner-Friendly:

  • Dorayaki: Sweet pancakes stuffed with red bean paste.
  • Purin: Smooth Japanese custard pudding.
  • Dango: Sweet rice dumplings served on sticks.

A Bit More Challenging:

  • Japanese Cheesecake: Light and airy with a soft texture.
  • Matcha Ice Cream: Creamy with a rich green tea taste.
  • Mochi: Chewy rice cakes, often filled with sweet red bean paste.

Additional Tips:

  • Use Authentic Ingredients: Ingredients like matcha, red bean paste, and mochi flour enhance flavor.
  • Learn Techniques: Master skills such as tempering chocolate and working with agar-agar.
  • Get Creative: Experiment with flavors and add your unique touch to traditional recipes.