Three amazing Japanese convenience store sweet potato desserts to eat right now (and 11 for later)
A roadmap for starting your journey of eating your way through Family Mart’s sweet potato sweets lineup. Though they usually have a little fruit and vegetable corner where you can pick up some bananas, a carrot, or half a head of lettuce, Japanese convenience stores aren’t really the best place to go if you’re looking […]
Three exceptional Japanese convenience store sweet potato desserts are a must-try right now, with a dozen more awaiting later. Japanese Family Mart stores release 14 sweet potato-themed desserts each September 22, often featuring both the flavor and appearance of fresh sweet potatoes. Taste-testing reporter Natsuki Goto sampled them all and recommends starting with three standout options.
First up is the Mocchi Oimo Bread (Beni Haruka) at 185 yen. This pillowy pastry mimics a roasted sweet potato, with a soft bread exterior and a moist sponge cake interior flavored with Beni Haruka sweet potato. The sprinkle of black sesame seeds adds a touch of sophistication. Despite being a yearly autumn offering, this is one of Family Mart's best sweet potato pastries yet.
Next is the Sweet Potato Florentine at 195 yen. While not a common sight at convenience stores, this French-inspired cookie swaps out nuts for candied sweet potato chips, topped with caramel and nuts. The result is an understatedly classy confection with a nutty flavor from the caramel and a strong sweet potato taste. Just a little small, but still a thumbs-up.
Finally, the Sweet Potato Croissant comes in at 185 yen as Natsuki's second pick. While not topping her list, it's still an excellent option. For more sweet potato delights, check out the other 11 desserts in the lineup, from caramel-scented sweet potato croissants to sweet potato zakuhoro cream puffs and even sweet potato pizza wraps.
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