Rich and sticky sweetness! Explosively delicious baked sweet potatoes ♡ Popular sweets specialty store opens in Daimyo (Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City)

Hello, I'm ayu.latte, a writer who loves cafes and sweets.

This time, we will introduce you to a specialty store that sells sweet potato sweets that you will fall in love with in the fall.

The popular "extremely sweet, matured baked sweet potato specialty store" opens its first store in Fukuoka city! "Imo Pippi Fukuoka Tenjin Store" (Daimyo, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City)

"Imo Pippi" is a "specialty store for extremely sweet, matured baked sweet potatoes" that was founded in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture and has more than 20 stores nationwide. In Fukuoka Prefecture, following the Kokura store, "Imo Pippi Fukuoka Tenjin Store" opened on August 25, 2023!

It is about a 7-minute walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station.

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The interior of the store is decorated in vibrant purple and yellow colors that evoke the image of roasted sweet potatoes.

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There is a roasted sweet potato hidden in the logo! So cute ♡

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The secret to the deliciousness of sweet potatoes and other desserts at "Imo Pippi" lies in how they are managed. Temperature control is important for sweet potatoes to ripen; below 9 degrees they will discolor and rot, and at 17-18 degrees they will begin to sprout. They are actually very delicate.

At "Imo Pippi," they mature the sweet potatoes for three months in an environment with a temperature of 13 degrees and a humidity of over 85%, bringing out the maximum sweetness and flavor. Then they slowly bake them at a low temperature to create the sticky sweet "Extremely Sweet Matured Yakiimo" (sold by weight from 220 yen per 100g) with a sugar content of over 50 degrees.

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So when it comes to a dessert made with "Extremely Sweet Matured Baked Sweet Potatoes," which are delicious even as they are, your expectations are naturally high!

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Although it is a take-out specialty store, you can also eat your purchased items on the benches inside the store.

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Must try! Exquisite Mont Blanc made with ultra-fine paste

The signature product is "1mm Silk Thread Purple Sweet Potato and Ice Cream" (1,300 yen).

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After you place your order, the purple sweet potato paste is put into a hand-squeezed machine and each one is carefully squeezed.

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The 1mm paste looks like a waterfall! I hope you'll capture it on video.

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From the bottom of the cup, there are four layers: thinly sliced baked sweet potato, rich vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and purple sweet potato paste.

The purple sweet potato paste is left to sit for a day to adjust the moisture content, giving it a fluffy yet heavy texture. It has a very smooth texture!

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The purple sweet potato paste has a light sweetness, while the baked sweet potato at the bottom has a strong, rich sweetness. It's nice to be able to enjoy the difference in taste.

The flavor changes depending on how the four layers are mixed, so I enjoyed it until the last bite.

Try the crunchy and chewy croffles too!

This is the "Crouffle Sweet Potato Syrup Brulee" (700 yen). The "Crouffle" is made from croissant dough baked in a waffle maker and topped with rich potato syrup and custard.

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The balance between the crunchy and chewy texture of the croffle and the generous amount of cream is excellent. The aroma of the caramelized chocolate also enhances the flavor. The syrup soaks into the cake, allowing you to fully enjoy the potato flavor.

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Other items on offer include "Sweet Potato Honey Butter," "Sweet Potato Brulee," and "Sweet Potato Ice Cream" (680 yen each), which allow you to directly taste the deliciousness of sweet potatoes themselves.

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The counter also sells the irresistibly sticky "Dried Roasted Sweet Potato" (1,000 yen), made with domestically grown sweet potatoes, and the addictively crunchy "Sweet Potato Chips (Sugar/Salt)" (600 yen).

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It would also make a great gift. Please stop by. (Text by ayu.latte)

＜Click on the store name for more details about the store ↓＞
■Imopippi. Fukuoka Tenjin store
Address: 1F Neo Heights Daimyo, 1-15-7 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: 11:00-19:00
Closed: Irregular
*This article is current as of the time of publication. *Prices in the text include tax.

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