Eat them before they sell out! [MUJI] 4 limited edition sweet potato desserts

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

When you think of autumn, you think of sweet potatoes!

MUJI is also selling limited edition sweet potato desserts.

This time, we will introduce four carefully selected dishes that you should definitely try.

1. Sweet Potato Cake: Full of Sweet Potatoes

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First up is the delicious-sounding "Sweet Potato Cake" (250 yen). Each cake is 312 kcal.

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The surface is covered with chunks of sweet potato! The Beni-Azuma sweet potatoes, which are known for their sweetness, are soaked in honey, giving it a rich, full-bodied sweetness.

The dough is made with sweet potato paste, giving it a moist texture. Its gentle sweetness brings out the flavor of the honey-soaked sweet potato topping. The fragrant black sesame seeds add a nice accent!

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It's a flavor that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, and it's also nice that it can be eaten easily with one hand.

2: The eye-catching purple color is the defining feature! "Irregular Purple Sweet Potato Baumkuchen"

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This is the "Irregular Purple Sweet Potato Baumkuchen" (180 yen), which stands out for its color, which is rich in the polyphenols contained in purple sweet potatoes. Each one has 342 kcal.

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The moment you open the bag, the rich aroma of purple sweet potato hits you.

The Baumkuchen dough is carefully layered to give it a moist finish.

The natural sweetness of the sweet potato spreads gently throughout your mouth, and you can also enjoy the lingering rich aroma.

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You can make it even more enjoyable by cutting it into small pieces and adding whipped cream.

3: Very satisfying! "Irregular Sweet Potato Scones"

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A sweet potato version of the scones, which are as popular as the Baumkuchen from the “Irregular Series,” is also available.

"Irregular sweet potato scones" (180 yen). Each one is 282 kcal.

It is topped with diced sweet potatoes with the skin on, which makes it even more appetizing.

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It has a fluffy texture and is not too sweet, but has a strong potato flavor.

It's very filling and perfect for when you're feeling a bit hungry.

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Because it has a simple flavor, it is recommended to combine it with toppings such as jam or cream cheese.

4. Best eaten warm! "Annou potato manju"

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Lastly, there is the "Annou Imo Manju" (450 yen). It comes in a pack of five individually wrapped pieces, with each one containing 128 kcal.

The reddish purple color is just like a sweet potato and is very cute!

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When you break it open, you'll find it's filled with plenty of bean paste! The bean paste is made from baked sweet potato paste made from Annou sweet potatoes, which have a sticky, high sugar content, and has a moist, rich, and full-bodied flavor. It matches perfectly with the dough.

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It has a strong sweetness, so it goes perfectly with bitter tea!

Of course it's delicious as is, but when I tried heating it up in the microwave while keeping an eye on it, the delicious aroma of sweet potato spread the aroma as soon as it finished heating, and I was able to enjoy a different kind of deliciousness.

MUJI also has other sweet potato desserts, so we recommend trying them all and comparing them. Enjoy the autumn flavors that can only be had now. (Text by Masayo Sakamoto)
*This article is current as of the time of publication. *Prices in the text include tax. *Only available at certain stores with refrigerated cases. *Stock availability varies by store.

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