Sweet and Easy Japanese Desserts: Matcha, Mochi and More! A Complete Guide to Recipes, Ingredients and Techniques

Japanese desserts like mochi, wagashi, manju, dorayaki, anpan, and castella are featured in Sweet and Easy Japanese Desserts, along with 42 delicious recipes divided into four chapters: traditional Japanese desserts, Western-style Japanese desserts, popular matcha-based desserts, and Asian desserts. With easily accessible ingredients and recipes, the book offers a unique dessert course that will surprise and delight.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 24 October 2023
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Japanese desserts are a delightful and diverse range of treats, from the traditional mochi to the vibrant matcha, the sweet manju, the creamy yokan, the fluffy anpan, the delicate castella, the colorful wagashi, and the crispy dorayaki. These desserts have gained worldwide popularity, and there is a vast array of recipes to explore. In this book, you will discover a treasure trove of traditional and modern Japanese desserts that are easy to make at home.

The first chapter, "Traditional Japanese Desserts," showcases a variety of classic treats that have been enjoyed for centuries. You will find recipes for dorayaki red bean pancakes, cherry blossom mochi, and castella honey sponge cake, all of which are perfect examples of the delicate and flavorful Japanese pastry-making tradition.

The second chapter, "Western-style Japanese Desserts," introduces a fusion of Japanese flavors with Western culinary techniques. You will discover recipes for strawberry matcha and apricot mochi ice cream, as well as black sesame panna cotta, which showcase the versatility of matcha in creating delicious and unique desserts.

The third chapter, "Popular Matcha-based Desserts," is dedicated to the vibrant and aromatic matcha flavor. You will find recipes for matcha cake, matcha tiramisu, matcha lemon tarts, and many other delightful matcha-based treats that are sure to impress your taste buds.

The fourth chapter, "Asian Desserts," explores the diverse dessert traditions of Asia. You will find recipes for Hong Kong-style egg tarts, Korean crepes, and strawberry wontons, all of which are influenced by the rich and flavorful culinary traditions of different regions.

Sweet and Easy Japanese Desserts is a must-have for anyone who loves Japanese desserts or wants to explore the world of Asian desserts. With its easy-to-follow recipes and accessible ingredients, this book is perfect for bakers and home cooks of all levels. Whether you are looking for a traditional treat or a modern twist on a classic dessert, you will find something to satisfy your sweet tooth in this book.

So, why wait? Start baking and enjoy the delicious world of Japanese desserts today!

Weight: 582g
Dimension: 190 x 253 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9784805317709