Steamed Buns Comparison: Cheese Flavor Category

Hokkaido Steamed Cheese Cake (Yamazaki Baking) 124 yen

Hokkaido Steamed Cheesecake (Yamazaki Seipan) 124 yen This is probably the original steamed cake that became popular for being delicious when frozen.

Yamazaki Baking "Hokkaido Steamed Cheese Cake
Yamazaki Baking "Hokkaido Steamed Cheese Cake

So much for the oval shape.
So much for the oval shape.

The texture is soft and fluffy, and the texture is light and smooth, reminiscent of snow in Hokkaido. It has a light, smooth texture reminiscent of Hokkaido's snow, with a hint of rich cheese in the aftertaste.

Fine texture, fluffy like a soufflé.
Fine texture, fluffy like a soufflé.

It is moderately sweet and has an elegant taste that could be used as a sponge in a shortcake. It is similar to a soufflé, and the name "cake" is most appropriate.

Incidentally, when frozen, the richness of the cheese can be felt strongly, and the firm texture makes it taste just like a cheesecake. However, please note that the "fluffiness" typical of steamed buns will be lost.

Hokkaido Cheese Steamed Cake (7-ELEVEN) 90 yen

Lowest price of the five products at 90 yen (tax included). Manufactured by Fuji Pan. When you take it out of the bag, you can smell the rich aroma of cheese.

7-ELEVEN "Hokkaido Cheese Steamed Cake
7-ELEVEN "Hokkaido Cheese Steamed Cake

Baked like a pancake
Baked like a pancake

Compared to the fluffy Yamazaki one, this one has a slightly sticky texture and a more moist mouthfeel. The most notable feature is the rich cheese flavor! From the moment you put it in your mouth to the aftertaste, you can enjoy the flavor of cheese all the way through. Highly recommended for cheese lovers.

It's not half as cheesy as it sounds!
It's not half as cheesy as it sounds!

Conclusion

Although there were more differences than I expected when I compared them, I could taste the deliciousness and fluffiness of all of them without being disappointed. They are tasty and hearty, available anywhere for about 100 yen, and even if you get tired of them in the middle of the day, you can freeze them for a long time and enjoy a different taste. Steamed buns provide us not only with taste but also with peace of mind in many other ways. That is what steamed bread is all about.