Ever since I first got into baking (okashi作り) as a child, this Japanese sweet potato recipe (スイートポテト – Suito Poteto) was my …
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Elegant Coffee Marble Bundt Cake (with Espresso Ganache)
by NorieIf you love coffee-flavored desserts like Tiramisu, this Coffee Marble Cake will quickly become a favorite in your baking rotation. The natural …
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Kabocha Pumpkin Chiffon Cake with Kabocha Diplomat Cream (かぼちゃのシフォンケーキ)
by NorieAs a pastry chef, I have been asked to make chiffon cake a lot, especially by Japanese customers. The kabocha flavor is …
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Japanese Sweet Potato Basque Cheesecake (Yaki Imo)
by NorieI have made many flavors of Basque cheesecake for years, but this Sweet Potato Basque Cheesecake is a leveled-up version. I layered …
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Kabocha Pumpkin Flan (Kabocha Pumpkin Custard Pudding)
by NorieDuring my first pastry chef position at a hotel in Japan, we regularly prepared this rich, velvety kabocha pumpkin flan for the …
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Matcha Strawberry Mochi (Ichigo Daifuku): Pro Recipe & Secret to Freshness
by NorieI have been making homemade daifuku for as long as I can remember. Naturally, Ichigo Daifuku (strawberry mochi) has always held a …
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Light & Airy Cheesecake Whipped Cream
by NorieEarly in my pastry career, among all the complex techniques and elaborate components I learned, this simple recipe immediately became a staple. …
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Easy Homemade DIY Sprinkles (No Egg Whites!)
by NorieI won’t buy store-bought sprinkles ever again after realizing how easy, fun, and customizable it is to make them at home! Plus, …
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Healthy Ama Koji Panna Cotta with Blueberry Sauce
by NorieSeeking a sweet treat that feels genuinely nourishing without sacrificing taste? This Ama Koji Panna Cotta is one of my personal favorites. …
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Versatile Easy Homemade Strawberry Sauce
by NorieIn a professional pastry kitchen, an easy homemade strawberry sauce is one of the most versatile preps you can keep on hand. …
