Heavenly Wagashi Recipes A Cookbook Of Superbly Sweet Dessert Ideas

Do you yearn for unique Japanese desserts to share with your family and friends? Will you need to look in many locations to find a variety of understandable recipes for these treats? No, you won't! The sweet, dainty confections known as "wagashi" are a world away from the cakes and cookies you'll find in Europe or Western countries. Japan's unique confections, highlighted in this cookbook, were developed to be served with the traditional tea ceremonies of the country, but you can eat them anytime you like. It may surprise you to know that these sweets are NOT that hard to make! Ingredients for these treats, like red bean jam, sweet bean jelly and sticky rice, are not difficult to prepare. And the recipes use many of the same ingredients, so once you make a few of them, it's SO easy to make others. Wagashi treats do not use fat or butter, so they are healthier than Western desserts. They often utilize seasonal fruits, and you can use fruits found in your own country, if you prefer. Give these a try - make these charming little treats at home. Your family and friends will love to sample them for you. Start creating these tasty, unique treats today!