If you have ever had Tiramisu flavour anything in England you have most likely been disappointed by a bitter rendition of what should be a delicious treat.Tiramisu Cream Cheese Daifuku on the other hand is exactly what it says on the packet.
Traditionally Daifuku (大福) is a serving of Adzuki beanpaste wrapped in soft and sticky rice jelly. If you haven't tried Beanpaste before please don't be put off by the name. For English beanpaste conjures up images of Heinz Baked Beans mashed into a grotesque and sickening mess.
Thankfully this is not the case. Adzuki Beanpaste or Anko (あんこ）is a sweet bean mashed and boiled with sugar. Anko originated in China, but in Japan it is very popular and is placed in many foods from bread to deserts. Or in some cases just eaten as it is with a spoon.
But...that is not the point because this particular Daifuku doesn't actually have any beanpaste in it at all...
...sorry about that...
The rice jelly remains with a delicious soft texture and cradles the cream cheese within. Hidden in the centre is the tiramisu flavour presented as a sort of jam. The taste is exactly tiramisu, even with the rice jelly covering. It's not bitter or too strong, rather it's sweet and modest.
The taste lingers in your mouth for a while and right now having just eaten one, I am wondering if I should go out and get another one. It's cold outside....Tokyo might snow soon...but it might be worth it....
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