At "Jiyugaoka Sweets Forest" where sweets shops gather, a limited-time event "HOT! Hot Sweets 2016" that offers freshly made warm sweets has started. It will be held until March 14th.

Maro was another sweet! (Photo: Berry Berry "Amaou Strawberry Gratin")
Maro was another sweet! (Photo: Berry Berry "Amaou Strawberry Gratin")

During the event, warm creative sweets such as "Sweets Oden" and "Gratin Sweets" will be sold at each store.

Which one do you care about?
Which one do you care about?

An example of the menu is as follows. (Price does not include tax)

Berry Berry "Amaou Strawberry Gratin" 680 yen

Homemade compote of "Amaou" and raw fruits are layered on moist Genoise dough and custard cream, and baked for each order. Finish with strawberry sauce. By warming it, you can enjoy the sweetness of the cream and the scent of strawberries. Limited to 20 dishes a day.

HONG KONG SWEETS Kaoru "Sweets Oden" 1,000 yen

An oolong tea-based soup with the scent of osmanthus and spices, which is made by stewing red bean paste, fruits such as apples and oranges, and shiratama. It is said that it is gaining popularity at the event every year. Limited to 5 meals a day.

Mixin Mix Dream "Apple and Walnut Fondue Cheese Waffle" 704 yen

"Atsuhiya" sweets made by sprinkling warm fondue cheese on cold milk ice cream. The ice cream is a mixture of apple compote and walnuts and is served with homemade waffles.

Sweets oden (left), apple and walnut fondue cheese waffle
Sweets oden (left), apple and walnut fondue cheese waffle

In addition, the lineup includes a warm crepe "crepe omlet" (Mercy crepe) with plenty of fruits that looks like an omelet, and a variety of hot drinks.