Learn about classic sweets


Around the world, there are traditional sweets that are perfect for winter. From treats that you savor little by little as you wait for Christmas, to simple and comforting flavors that you want to share on a cold day, these sweets teach us how to enjoy winter.


French pastries, 16th arrondissement
Stollen (approx. 32 x 10 x 6 cm high) ¥6,912 ■ Café et Sucre / Ma Patisserie *Sales period: Until December 25th (Monday)

This stollen, measuring approximately 32cm in length, boasts a rich flavor and moist texture, and is luxuriously made with seven kinds of fruit, including strawberries and melon.


Rose Bakery

a. Mince Pie (Made in Japan/1 piece) 470 yen
b. Savory Mince Pie (Made in Japan/1 piece) 680 yen ■ Main Building 3rd Floor = East Park *Sales period: Until January 6th (Sat)

This tart pie is packed with mincemeat mixed with dried fruit and spices. It's said that eating one each day from December 25th to January 6th will bring you good luck!


Rose Bakery
<br />Victoria Cake (Made in Japan / Approx. 15cm in diameter / Serves 3-4 people) ¥3,219 ■Main Building 3rd Floor = East Park *Sales period: December 21st (Thu) - 25th (Mon)
*Reservations accepted until December 14th (Thursday)

One of the most beloved cakes in Britain. Its simple yet appealing flavor comes from a vanilla-scented genoise sponge cake filled with Rose Bakery's original summer pudding jam.


Patisserie Kugrapin
Extra Large Kouglof (approx. 22cm diameter x 14cm height) ¥3,780 [Limited to 3 per day]
■Café et Sucre / Ma Patisserie *Sales period: Until December 12th (Tue)

This is Chef Sasaoka's specialty, and he loves kugelhopf. To fully enjoy the fluffy texture at first, followed by a moist texture and the rich buttery flavor that spreads in your mouth, choose the "extra-large" size.


Jean-Paul Hévin
<br />Chocolate Kouglof (Made in Japan / Diameter approx. 12cm) ¥4,212 ■Grand Artisan *Sales period: Until December 25th (Monday)

Jean-Paul Hévin's kugelhopf boasts a rich flavor with plenty of chocolate and almonds. It comes with a chocolate Christmas ornament.


Antica Dolceria Bonajuto
Aranciata (Made in Italy / Diameter approx. 8cm) ¥2,376 ■ Plat d'Épicerie *Sales period: December 13th (Wed) - 19th (Tue)

Aranciata, a type of torrone, a traditional Sicilian confection. Made with Sicilian orange peel hardened with honey and sugar. Crush and enjoy.


Mauro Morandin
Chocolate & Raspberry, Small Size (Made in Italy / Approx. 14cm Diameter x Approx. 10cm Height) ¥2,981 ■ Plat d'Épicerie *Sales Period: December 6th (Wed) - 12th (Tue)

A luxurious panettone available only during the winter season. Made with a dough using natural sourdough starter, it's generously kneaded with chocolate chips and filled with raspberry cream.

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