Also includes recipe variations! [MUJI] Autumn's "Irregular Baumkuchen & Irregular Scones"

My name is Masayo Sakamoto, a writer who loves MUJI.

The fruitful autumn season has a huge lineup of sweet treats! MUJI has also released a succession of new autumn snacks and desserts. The ever-popular "Mismatched Series" of Baumkuchen and scones now come in autumn flavors.

So this time, we will introduce seasonal scones and autumn-flavored Baumkuchen along with some easy-to-make recipe variations!

Only available now! Seasonal "Irregular Pumpkin Scones" and "Irregular Chestnut Scones"

The first item we'll introduce is the "Irregular Pumpkin Scone" (180 yen). Each scone is 300 kcal.

This autumn-like scone has pumpkin-colored dough and is sprinkled with pumpkin seeds. It is made with Ebisu pumpkin, which is said to have a very sweet taste, and has a moist texture.

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This dish has a sweet pumpkin aroma and a lingering, delicious, crunchy flavor that allows you to really taste the pumpkin itself.

This is the "Irregular Chestnut Scone" (180 yen). Each one has 292 kcal.

It is made using Italian chestnuts, which are often used in dishes such as marron glacé, and has a crispy texture.

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Upon opening the bag, the chestnut scones release a fragrant, caramel-like aroma that will whet your appetite. They are topped with chopped chestnuts, giving them a refined flavor.

Even though they're both scones, the pumpkin and chestnut varieties have completely different textures, which shows MUJI's commitment to detail, so we recommend trying them to compare.

Enjoy at home! Easy recipes for "irregular pumpkin scones" and "irregular chestnut scones"

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Speaking of scones, some people may associate them with tea time in the UK. Here is a recipe for a cream that tastes just like the clotted cream that is said to be indispensable for scones at British afternoon tea. You can make it in 5 minutes by shaking a shaker.

【material】
200ml fresh cream (high fat content)

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<How to make>

(1) Pour fresh cream taken out of the refrigerator into a shaker.

(2) Shake for 5 minutes.

For reference, here is the progress for each minute. From about the 2 minute mark, the contents will start to solidify and become heavy.

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The finished product is fluffy. Just by applying it, your dessert will be elevated to a slightly more luxurious look!

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It is common to spread clotted cream on scones with jam, but this time we have prepared pumpkin and chestnut scones with red bean paste, which goes well with them!

The smooth texture and rich flavor of the fresh cream bring out the flavor of the pumpkin and chestnuts, creating a rich taste. Both are ingredients commonly used in Japanese sweets, so they go perfectly with the bean paste.

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Some people may not like the texture of scones, but when combined with fluffy cream, they have a moist texture that is highly recommended.

In addition to red bean paste, jam, peanut butter, honey, and other toppings that you have at home would also go well with it, so it's fun to try out different toppings.

If you have any leftover cream, it's very convenient because you can use it in omelets, curries, stews, pasta, coffee, etc.

Guaranteed deliciousness! The ever-popular "Irregular Sweet Potato Baumkuchen"

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This is the "Irregular Sweet Potato Baumkuchen" (180 yen), which allows you to enjoy the gentle sweetness of sweet potatoes. It has 437 kcal.

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It has a simple taste that is warm and comforting to the taste. It is just the right amount of sweet, so it can be enjoyed any time, whether as a snack or breakfast.

Once you start eating, you won't be able to stop! Easy recipe for "irregular sweet potato baumkuchen"

We'd like to introduce you to a warm and delicious recipe that uses ``Irregular Sweet Potato Baumkuchen'' and cream cheese, with a fun sweet and salty flavor.

【material】
Cream cheese...about 2 tablespoons (2 pieces is a good guide if using portioned type)
Sugar or honey...1-2 tsp
Mayonnaise...1 teaspoon

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<How to make>

(1) Heat the cream cheese in the microwave for 10 to 20 seconds.

(2) Mix all ingredients.

(3) Place (2) on the Baumkuchen and bake in the toaster oven or in a toaster until golden brown.

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The saltiness of the cream cheese and mayonnaise goes well with the sweetness of the "Irregular Sweet Potato Baumkuchen," creating an addictive dish.

You can adjust the amounts to your liking, but since the Baumkuchen is sweet, we recommend using a salty sauce to balance the flavors.

It's delicious even when cooled, but the Baumkuchen pastry soaked in freshly made sauce is exquisite! The cheese is melted to perfection.

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When you bake a baumkuchen, it becomes crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, so you can enjoy the different textures. Please enjoy it while it's hot. The baked baumkuchen was so delicious that I'll try to eat it baked even without toppings from now on.

The Baumkuchen and scones from the "Irregular Series" are delicious as is, of course, but they become even more delicious when you add some variations to them, expanding the fun of eating them! The official MUJI website also publishes recipe variations using various MUJI products, so if you're interested, be sure to check them out. (Text by Sakamoto Masayo)
*This article is current as of the time of publication. *Prices include tax. *Stock availability may vary by store.

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