Japanese-inspired desserts are loved for their delicate textures, bold flavors, and stunning presentation. From creamy mochi ice cream to zesty lemon matcha loaf and jiggly cheesecake, each treat offers a unique experience. Whether you’re craving sweet mochi donuts or refreshing strawberry daifuku, these recipes bring the joy of Japanese confections right to your kitchen.
Lemon Matcha Marble Loaf
A perfect blend of zesty lemon and earthy matcha, this marble loaf is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. With its soft, fluffy crumb and swirls of flavor, it’s topped with a luscious, creamy frosting made from coconut cream and cashews for a vegan-friendly finish. This elegant loaf is as beautiful as it is delicious—a dessert that’s sure to impress!
Get the recipe: Lemon Matcha Marble Loaf
Kinako Mochi
Kinako Mochi is a traditional Japanese sweet made of sweet rice flour mochi and dusted with kinako powder, a roasted soybean powder. This sweet dessert is traditionally enjoyed on New Year’s Day to bring good luck.
Get the recipe: Kinako Mochi
Strawberry Daifuku
Strawberry Daifuku (Ichigo Daifuku) いちご大福: Tender-soft sweet mochi is stuffed with sweetened red bean paste and a juicy ripe strawberry for the dessert of a mochi lover’s dreams! Choose either anko, red bean filling, or whipped cream filling for an authentically light and delightful Japanese treat!
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Coffee Jelly With Milk
Popular in Japan and Taiwan, this unique coffee drink combines milk with the rich flavors of coffee and the delightful texture of jelly, creating a refreshing treat that’s perfect for both coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts.
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Jiggly Japanese Cheesecake
f you find some traditional cheesecakes a bit too rich and heavy, then this cloud-like beauty is going to be your new go-to dessert obsession. It’s a delicate, fluffy cake with the most perfect jiggle, boasting a subtly sweet flavor that lets the vanilla and cream cheese really shine through.
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Kashiwa Mochi
If you’ve ever wondered how to make Homemade Kashiwa Mochi (柏餅 or 柏もち), today is your day! Made with just 6 simple ingredients with only 20 minutes of active work, these delightful gluten-free mochi treats are sure to become a favorite.
Get the recipe: Kashiwa Mochi
Rice Flour Pancakes
These super light and fluffy rice flour pancakes, also known as Japanese souffle pancakes or Japanese cotton pancakes take pancakes to the next level. Great for breakfast, dessert, and special occasions, like birthdays, Christmas, and Thanksgiving.
Get the recipe: Rice Flour Pancakes
Mochi Ice Cream
Mochi ice cream: bite-sized scoops of creamy ice cream wrapped in a soft, chewy layer of sweet mochi. This fun and flavorful treat is a delightful 5-ingredient dessert perfect for any occasion.
Get the recipe: Mochi Ice Cream
Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tarts
If you love cheesecake and custard tarts equally, you must have heard of a beautiful combination of the two, called Baked Cheese Tarts! Originating in the island of Hokkaido, Japan, these dairy treats include a flaky buttery pastry filled with mildly sweet cheese filling, finished with a lightly torched caramelised top!
Get the recipe: Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tarts
Japanese Strawberry Shortcake
This beautiful soft and fluffy cake is made of two layers of vanilla sponge cake, whipped cream with fresh strawberries, and all this goodness covered with cream and fresh strawberries. It is a perfect cake for Christmas, birthdays and parties.
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Coffee Jello with Condensed Milk Cream
A luscious, jiggly coffee jello topped with velvety sweet cream—a quick and easy treat that’s as elegant as it is indulgent. The rich, creamy sweetness of the topping perfectly balances the bold, slightly bitter notes of the smooth coffee jello, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that melt in your mouth.
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Chocolate Mochi
Soft, chewy, and squishy chocolate mochi, a decadent treat perfect for any occasion. These little chocolate delights are great to serve at parties, picnics, for lunch boxes, or even afternoon or morning tea.
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Mochi Donuts
Mochi Donuts are a fluffy, chewy twist on a classic treat. They have the crispy exterior of a buttermilk donut and the sweet, spongy interior of Japanese mochi. With this surprisingly simple recipe, you can make your own fresh gluten-free mochi donuts right at home!
Get the recipe: Mochi Donuts
Mini and Fluffy Japanese Pancakes
Mini and fluffy Japanese Pancakes are filled with air, making them ultra-pleasant to bite into. Try these irresistible clouds of eggs, flour, and maple syrup; your whole family will ask for more.
Get the recipe: Mini and Fluffy Japanese Pancakes
