Basque cheesecake is a type of burnt cheesecake that originated from Basque, Spain. Sweets Gift Shop “BLOCK BLOCK TOKYO Roppongi sells mini sizes of Spanish Basque cheesecakes. They are collaborating with the patissieres Handmade Fruits Sweets Shop “shirokane sweets TOKYO which uses seasonal Japanese fruits!   The two collaboration cakes “BASQUE APPLE CINNAMON BLOCK BLOCK” and “BASQUE CASSIS BLOCK BLOCK” will be released for sale from 2nd April on the online store.  

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When you take your first mouthful, you can taste the cinnamon. The acidity and sweetness of the apple lingers and finally, you get a taste of rich cream cheese. The perfectly balanced flavours spread through your mouth. This divine dessert is something you just cannot get enough of.

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  As the highlight of this cheesecake is its caramelized flavour, this has been enhanced further to make a rich cheesecake. The flavour of the cassis blackcurrant liqueur and its acidity have been deepened. The characteristic polyphenol Cassis Anthocyanin, which is known to be good for your eyes, back, and good for healing your fatigue, has been included in the dessert. This is perfect for the modern workaholic!   The new Basque cheesecakes would make for the perfect gift! So ー how about it?  

With just a small bit of ingenuity, turn everyday food into something cute using Kaori’s easy recipe! With a few simple ideas, an ordinary recipe magically transforms into a cute dish.   In this recipe you'll learn how to make a no-bake cheesecake by simply combining and mixing! This easy recipe can be followed by anyone and can be easily changed into a character cake of your choosing. Chocolate plates are hard to make but if you follow these steps you'll be able to make your own in no time!     Ingredients 200g cream cheese 200g fresh cream 70g sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice 10g gelatin 20 crackers (I used Ritz crackers) 50g unsalted butter   Preparation ・Add 5 tbsp water into the gelatin. Head it in the microwave for 40 seconds before combining with the cream cheese. ・Melt the unsalted butter in the microwave ・Let the cream cheese come to room temperature and then wrap the bowl in cling film before leaving to soften in the microwave.   1. ①Blitz 10 crackers in a food processor and then pour in your melted unsalted butter. Add the other 10 crackers and blitz again. Add the mix into a cake tin. Wrap a potato masher in cling film like the photo below and press the mix. *By pressing multiple times with force at this stage it will prevent the biscuit from breaking later when the cake is cooked. 2. ①Blitz the cream cheese and sugar in the food processor to combine. ②Transfer the combined cream cheese and sugar into a bowl and add the lemon juice, fresh cream and the microwaved gelatin. ③Once fully mixed pour it on top of your cracker in the cake tin. Put into the refrigerator to fully cool and solidify. Your no-bake cheesecake is done! Next we need to draw Hello Kitty's face. I made a video so check that out below too.   1: Get a picture of Hello Kitty (or character of your choice) and affix see-through baking paper on top with sellotape.   2: Trace the lines of the picture with a chocolate pen that has been warmed. *The fatter your lines the less likely it is to break when you put it on the cake.   3: Once you've finished drawing, place it into the refrigerator to harden. Once both the cheesecake and chocolate have cooled you can begin decorating.   4: Place the hardened chocolate on top of the cheesecake. *Don't worry if your chocolate breaks a little when putting it on top. You can join the broken lines back up once you've placed it on so nobody will know.   5: Once the framework is on add the eyes and nose making sure to check the sizes and balance. Finally, fill in the ribbon and clothing with either strawberry sauce or strawberry jam that has been mixed with a bit of water.   [video width="160" height="284" mp4="https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/tmp_v4738118987716036116-1.mp4"][/video] And you're done! Kaori invites you into her world of character-themed food dishes in her recipe series. Be sure to check out her Instagram where she has uploaded many pictures of her character dishes!

The Japanese photo app LINE STEP is used to look up the hottest and most popular spots in your current location. The company has just revealed this summer's Top 10 must-try shaved ice desserts in Tokyo. We're going to take a look at our 5 most recommended from the selection.  

Shaved Ice Serve in an Entire Watermelon at KKOTBING

KKOTBING in Jiyūgaoka serves Korean-style shaved ice, including their very Instagrammable melon shaved ice which is served in an entire melon! The mango yoghurt flavoured shaved ice is also a tantalizing treat guaranteed to make you drool with its refreshing combination of fresh mango pieces and light yoghurt. The store even has photo spots where you can set down your shaved ice and snap tempting photos to show off online.   LINE STEP Page: https://m.linestep.io/review/1293001925947556534   ▼KKOTBING Address: Jiyūgaoka Masumoto Bldg. 1F, 1-26-3 Jiyūgaoka, Meguro Ward, Tokyo Business Hours: Weekdays 12:00-23:00 / Weekends 11:30-22:30 (Food & Drink Last Orders 22:00) No Fixed Holidays Official Website: https://kkotbing-japan.com/    

Super Fluffy Shaved Ice Made With Natural Ice at Shigeyoshi

Everybody knows about Shigeyoshi in the northern part of Senju. Every year without fail, you could be waiting up to 2 hours during shaved ice season at this hugely popular store. The unmissable menu choice this year is their cute strawberry flavoured bear shaved ice. This succulent strawberry selection is swimming in strawberry sauce. And don't worry, the ears won't melt or slide off while you're taking your photo! LINE STEP Page: https://m.linestep.io/review/1293003652490855077   ▼Shigeyoshi Address: 1-24-8 Senju, Adachi City, Tokyo Business Hours: 11:00-18:00 (*Summer season hours) Closed: Mondays & Tuesdays (Subject to change Official Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/shige_2017  

Cute, Crunchy & Fluffy Shaved Ice at foru cafe

Out shopping or taking purikura pictures in Harajuku? Then make sure you drop by foru cafe which is famous for its brulee French toast. This summer, the cafe has whipped up a very special strawberry milk pavlova shaved ice dessert. The creamy and refreshing taste of the milk mixes lovingly with the sweetness of the strawberries. It's all crowned with a crunchy meringue too which makes a delicious pairing with the shaved ice. Oh, and there's a lemon pavlova version too which is super refreshing!   LINE STEP Page: https://m.linestep.io/review/1292991141230150422   ▼foru cafe Address: WeWork Iceberg 1F, 6-12-18 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo Business Hours: 9:00-19:00 (Food Last Orders 18:00 / Drink Last Orders 18:30) Official Website: https://forucafe.com/    

Make Your Own Shaved Ice at #gram factory

If you'd like a little serving of self-customisation with your shaved ice then you'll want to head to#gram factory where you are free to choose your own toppings to make your own personalised dessert. Their milk flavoured shaved ice is made only with milk and condensed milk for a smooth and fluffy texture. Their popular choices include "SNOW QUEEN" where you can pick from various cute cookies like a flamingo or shell, and #OREOgram which is piled full of crunchy Oreo cookies. Delicious AND Instagram-worthy!   LINE STEP Page: https://m.linestep.io/review/1293361333047132186   ▼#gram factory Address: 2-15-1 Kitazawa, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo Business Hours: 11:00-20:00 No Fixed Holidays Official Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/gram_factory/   

Combinations and Toppings You Have Never Seen Before at Ichou no Ki

Last on our list is Ichou no Ki where you can experience their beautiful hydrangea shaved ice. The littering of purple and light blue petal toppings are made from agar-agar to look like a hydrangea. Hiding underneath the white shaved ice is matcha cream, mint powder, houjicha tea syrup, and cornflakes, making for a kaleidoscope of colours and textures.   LINE STEP Page: https://m.linestep.io/review/1293370743358226467   ▼Ichou no Ki Address: 1-28-14 Kita-Shinagawa, Shinagawa, Tokyo Business Hours: [July-September] 11:30 until all reservations are made [October-June] 11:30-17:00 *Group bookings can only be made for groups of 4 and under Closed: Thursdays (and select days which can be found on the shop's official blog) Official Blog: http://s.ameblo.jp/ichounoki1979/   Nothing beats shaved ice when the weather's hot, so eat as much of it as you can this summer while in Tokyo.