Taste of Tradition: Recreating Osechi-Inspired Baked Goods

By Priya Arora

Osechi Roll Cake

Roll matcha-flavored cake with sweet red bean paste, mirroring traditional Osechi box layers in a delightful dessert.

Yuzu Mochi Cupcakes

Infuse yuzu flavor into mochi cupcakes for a citrusy and chewy treat inspired by Japanese New Year cuisine.

Chestnut Dorayaki

Fill dorayaki pancakes with sweet chestnut paste, embodying the rich and earthy flavors of traditional Osechi cuisine.

Sardine-shaped Taiyaki

Make taiyaki pastries filled with sweet potato or chestnut paste, shaped like sardines for a playful Osechi-inspired twist.

Ume Plum Danish Pastries

Incorporate ume plum jam into Danish pastries for a sweet and tangy homage to Japanese New Year flavors.

Shrimp Toast Scones

Infuse shrimp flavors into savory scones, echoing the seafood elements found in traditional Osechi cuisine.

Tamago (Egg) Madeleines

Make madeleines with a hint of sweet soy sauce, replicating the sweet-savory essence of Tamago (egg) dishes in Osechi.