Basque Cheesecake" has been in vogue since last year. Starting with Lawson, it has been released in convenience stores one after another, and is now available at 7-ELEVEN, Famima, Ministop, and Lawson Store 100.
How much difference is there between the same sweets? Here is a comparison of the five varieties, including not only taste, but also price and appearance!
Basque Cheesecake Comparison
7-ELEVEN "Basque Cheesecake
Product name: Basque cheese cake
Price: 257 yen
Contents: Approx. 80g (2.82oz)
Calories: 338 kcal
It has a melt-in-your-mouth creamy texture. And yet it tastes so rich! A flavorful dish with the richness of cream and eggs as well as cheese.
The top surface is lightly charred. There is a slight caramelized aftertaste. The price is the most expensive, but it's a delicacy worth trying at least once!
Lawson "Bastie - Basque-style cheesecake
Product name: Bastie -Basque cheesecake
Price: 215 yen
Contents: approx. 70g (2.47oz)
Calories: 244kcal
This is a moist and rich dish made with fresh Hokkaido cream and egg yolks, and is the heaviest of the five products when you insert a knife into it.
It has a rich texture that melts slowly like a terrine. The sweetness and richness of the cheese are so strong that each bite has an impact on the palate. The bitterness from the charred top surface is also a nice accent. It is the most typical Basque cheesecake among all.
Famima "Smooth Basque Cheesecake
Product name: Smooth Basque Cheese Cake
Price: 248 yen
Contents: Approx. 80g (2.82oz)
Calories: 176kcal
A smooth product blended with Danish cream cheese and fresh cream from Hokkaido. It is characterized by its mild and airy texture.
The light sweetness and richness, combined with a slight sourness, is like a soufflé cheesecake. The top surface is similar to the surface of a baked pudding, but without the bitterness. Not bad, but is this a basque cheesecake...? I think it's a flavor suitable for the coming season. Also, it comes in a cup, so it's easy to eat.
Ministop "Basque-style Cheesecake
Product name: Basque-style cheesecake
Price: 210 yen
Contents: Approx. 90g (3.17oz)
Calories: 291 kcal
Creamy and clear taste. It is moist and has a distinct cheese flavor.
The caramel sauce on the top adds a nice, plump accent. It is a little light, but the size is large enough to make up for it in overall volume.
LAWSON STORE100 "Basu CHEESE
Product name: Basu CHEESE
Price: 108 yen
Contents: Approx. 60g (2.12oz)
Calories: 208kcal
This cheap basque cheesecake is less than half the price of others, although it is somewhat smaller. The texture and flavor direction are similar to Lawson's baschee, but the cheese and caramel flavors are weaker. The sweetness of the cake is more pronounced.
However, as a stand-alone product, it is a basque cheesecake. It satisfies a sweet tooth and is a good cosmetic product.
Conclusion
Basque cheesecakes from convenience stores have different looks and tastes when compared. Personally, I felt that 7-ELEVEN and Lawson's were richer and more authentic. Please compare and find out your favorite one!
