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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

hamburg

We're back from a little trip, but until I can get things sorted out, I hope this post will tide you over.

The last time we had sweets from Hamburg was Christmas.

On a recent trip to Daimaru in Umeda, I noticed these and asked Satoshi to pick some up on his way home...Pudding a la mode...420 yen (about US$4.20) each.

While the colorful fruit jumps out at you, it was actually the ceramic cups that they were in that caught my eye.

All the fruit on top was perfectly ripe and delicious with a light layer of gelatin to hold everything in place.

When you make your way to the bottom of the cup, there is the caramel....mmm, one more, please!

How cute are these? Perfect for a cup of Sakura Vert (a blend of green tea and sakura leaves) by Lupicia.

I forget when I learned of this tea, but to me, it truly represents Spring and the cherry blossoms.

UPDATE: Hamburg is no longer in Daimaru Umeda.
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19 comments:

  1. K1:54 AM, March 23, 2010

    So cute! I would've been happy with just the cups but love that there was a bonus dessert ;o)

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  2. tigr3blanco2:32 AM, March 23, 2010

    I absolutely adore these types of tarts, I mean I love them so much that I want to learn how to make them.

    I am convinced it's a French recipe and it uses the heavy stuff: real butter and whole milk. I am not sure if that is how the pastry chefs over there make them, but I found this:

    http://gourmetorgourmand.blogspot.com/2008/08/french-fruit-tart-with-vanilla-pastry.html

    I confirmed all of my speculations! :)

    Happy fooding ^-^ .

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  3. KirkK3:00 AM, March 23, 2010

    "A little trip?" I can't wait....

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  4. Rowena5:33 AM, March 23, 2010

    What a lovely way to present this dessert. Score on the ceramic cups!

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  5. Kim7:13 AM, March 23, 2010

    Those are gorgeous, cups and all. Ahh!! Gelatin, I've always wondered what that shiny layer was. lol
    Nice touch with the caramel. Looks so delicious. :)

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  6. K and S8:17 AM, March 23, 2010

    you are so right K :)

    Thanks Tig3rblanco, this didn't have any crust, just the flan, caramel and fruits.

    Thanks Kirk, I hope I don't disappoint.

    I really look out for these ceramic containers Rowena ;)

    I guess because it is unflavored gelatin Pocky, they use it like adhesive :)

    Take care everyone!
    Kat

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  7. Trish11:51 AM, March 23, 2010

    cute ceramic! the dessert is a bonus! i used to make something like those for work! yummm i miss it!

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  8. Dennis K.12:04 PM, March 23, 2010

    Darn, I was lured by the word "hamburg" haha. But that pudding looks great too. :)

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  9. K and S12:17 PM, March 23, 2010

    ooh, your co-workers must've been very lucky, Trish :)

    That is funny Dennis :)

    Take care you two.
    Kat

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  10. Unknown5:05 PM, March 23, 2010

    Those fruits look so nice and shiny. I love sakura tea!

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  11. K and S6:48 PM, March 23, 2010

    Thanks Rick! I guess you need to get some of this to go along with the bear cake??

    Take care.
    Kat

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  12. Deb in Hawaii7:11 PM, March 23, 2010

    I would get them just for the cups too! ;-) So pretty. Someone gave me the Lupicia Sakura Vert as a gift once and it is a delicious tea. You just made me crave it again...Uh oh... ;-)

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  13. K and S7:17 PM, March 23, 2010

    We are alike in so many ways Debinhawaii :) I hope you can get some at the Lupicia in AMSC.

    Take care.
    Kat

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  14. Rowena8:36 PM, March 23, 2010

    KAT!!! The post lady just rang at curbside...the package is here! I'm gonna go down, take the dogs for a walk (thank god no rain today) and be right back.

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  15. K and S9:14 PM, March 23, 2010

    OOOOOMMMGGG!! Rowena :)

    Take care.
    Kat

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  16. Kathy YL Chan4:32 AM, March 24, 2010

    So beautiful! I love the colours of fresh fruit ^_^

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  17. K and S8:38 AM, March 24, 2010

    Kathy,

    With the dreariness of winter, these fruit really brighten things up!

    Take care.
    Kat

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  18. Barbara6:01 PM, March 28, 2010

    Such beautiful fruit.

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  19. K and S9:32 PM, March 28, 2010

    Thanks Barbara, doesn't it just jump out at you??

    Take care.
    Kat

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