Mochi, Matcha & Mushi‑Pan: Must-Have Trending Japanese Dessert
From Tokyo cafés to dessert menus worldwide, Japanese sweets have earned a lasting place on premium bakery menus. Known for their playful textures, delicate flavors, and clean, elegant presentation, these desserts are a natural fit for summer offerings. This June, we’re putting the spotlight on three Japanese-inspired recipes designed for modern bakeries and cafés: soft soufflé pancakes, pillowy steamed cakes, and refreshing mochi ice cream.
Texture Meets Performance
Soft and refreshingly light — Japanese desserts hit all the right notes for today’s consumers. Thanks to our freeze-thaw stable mixes, these recipes hold their texture and charm through every stage of production, cold storage, and display. Whether you’re crafting premium retail products, large-scale bakery runs, or café counters, these formulas offer consistent results with minimal fuss.
Mochi Souffle Pancake
Fluffy soufflé pancakes made with our Rice Pancake Mix, topped with a mochi sheet from Instant Mochi Mix, a dusting of matcha powder, and a fresh strawberry—an eye-catching, textural delight.
Mushi-Pan (Japanese Steamed Cake)
Light, single-serve steamed cakes crafted with our Dessert Bite Mix, offering a moist, cloudy crumb and endless possibilities for seasonal add-ins or elegant toppings. Ready to steam and serve at scale.
Mochi Ice Cream
Chewy mochi shells from our Mochi Ice Cream Wrapper Mix encase cool matcha or strawberry ice cream made with Instant Custard Mix—a refreshing summer classic. Designed to hold their texture and shape through freezing.
