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Japanese desserts generally consist of two styles—wagashi, the traditional and authentic Japanese sweets—and yogashi, the Western-inspired confections with Japanese twists.

From chewy Strawberry Mochi and refreshing Red Bean Jelly to creamy Matcha Tiramisu, discover my must-try Japanese dessert recipes that blend authentic flavors with easy and modern techniques.

Featured Recipe

A single slice of matcha rare cheesecake on a white plate next to half a strawberry, a blueberry, and a few mint leaves

Matcha Rare Cheesecake (no bake)

Popular Japanese Dessert Recipes

Shiratama dango (mochi balls) topped with kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup) and kinako (soybean powder) in a brown dish on a wooden table

Shiratama Dango (Rice Dumplings/Mochi Balls)

A piece of castella cake on a red plate

Japanese Castella Cake (Kasutera)

Homemade warabi mochi in a glass bowl coated with kinako and drizzled with kuromitsu syrup

Easy Warabi Mochi (with Homemade Kuromitsu Syrup)

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Nameraka Purin (Silky Japanese Custard Pudding)

Desserts by Type

2 pieces of nama chocolate stacked on a plate with an imitation rose and a gift box of nama choco in the background

Nama Chocolate (Japanese Valentine’s Day Chocolate)

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Easy Japanese Coffee Jelly (with plant-based options)

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Easy Tofu Mitarashi Dango (Japanese Rice Dumplings with Sweet Soy Glaze)

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Dorayaki (Japanese Red Bean Pancake)

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Mizu Yokan (Japanese Red Bean Jelly)

Kansai Domyojiko Sakura Mochi

Sakura Mochi (Kansai-Style Cherry Blossom Rice Cakes)

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Taiyaki (Japanese Fish-Shaped Waffle)

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Tofu Hanami Dango (Cherry Blossom Dumplings)

A square piece of matcha tiramisu on a gray plate with two raspberries and a mint leaf

Matcha Tiramisu

Anmitsu (Japanese kanten jelly dessert with red bean paste) topped with mikan orange, peach, kiwi, shiratama dangos, a cherry and whipped cream next to a small jug of homemade kuromitsu syrup

Anmitsu (Japanese Kanten Jelly Dessert with Red Bean Paste)

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Homemade Hojicha Ice Cream (Roasted Green Tea Flavor)

A slice of lemon rare cheesecake topped with a mint leaf and served on a dark green plate

Japanese Style Lemon Rare Cheesecake (no bake)

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Shiratama Dango

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All Dessert Recipes

Shiratama Dango (Rice Dumplings/Mochi Balls)

Japanese Crepes (Harajuku Style)

Matcha Tiramisu

Japanese Steamed Cakes (Mushi Pan)

Yaki Imo (Baked Japanese Sweet Potatoes)

Matcha Pound Cake with Adzuki Beans

Matcha Rare Cheesecake (no bake)

Anmitsu (Japanese Kanten Jelly Dessert with Red Bean Paste)

Japanese Castella Cake (Kasutera)

Homemade Ingredients

Homemade Koshian (Anko/Smooth Red Bean Paste)

Nama Chocolate (Japanese Valentine’s Day Chocolate)

Tamago Sando (Japanese Egg Sandwich) Better Than Konbini

Nama Shokupan (Japanese Milk Bread)

Ohagi (Botamochi) Sweet Rice Balls

Japanese Strawberry Sandwich (Ichigo Sando)

Zenzai (Japanese Red Bean Soup with Toasted Mochi)

Japanese “Sweet Potato” Dessert

Sata Andagi (Okinawan Donuts)

Candied Sweet Potato (Daigaku Imo)

Tsukimi Dango (Moon Gazing Dumplings)

Easy Warabi Mochi (with Homemade Kuromitsu Syrup)

Black Sesame Ice Cream (Kurogoma Aisu)

Kashiwa Mochi

Mizu Yokan (Japanese Red Bean Jelly)

Sakura Mochi (Kansai-Style Cherry Blossom Rice Cakes)

Taiyaki (Japanese Fish-Shaped Waffle)

Homemade Tsubuan (Chunky “Anko” Sweet Red Bean Paste)

Matcha Roll Cake (Green Tea Swiss Roll)

Spiced Kabocha Loaf Cake (Pumpkin Bread)

Yakisoba Pan (Yakisoba Sandwich in A Bread/Bun)

Easy Japanese Coffee Jelly (with plant-based options)

Homemade Hojicha Ice Cream (Roasted Green Tea Flavor)

Japanese “Ume” Plum Syrup

Homemade Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream

Japanese Basque Style Cheesecake (Lawson’s Baschee Copycat Recipe)

Tofu Hanami Dango (Cherry Blossom Dumplings)

Easy Tofu Mitarashi Dango (Japanese Rice Dumplings with Sweet Soy Glaze)

Light and Fluffy Japanese Christmas Cake

Matcha Christmas Tree Butter Cookies

Dorayaki (Japanese Red Bean Pancake)

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Thanks for visiting Sudachi Recipes. My name is Yuto and I’m a Japanese guy with a passion for food. Here I share tasty and accessible recipes so that you can bring a taste of Japan to your own kitchen.

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