Dessert trends in Japan feature homemade ice cream and limited-edition sweets

Various dessert trends and products are gaining attention in Japan, ranging from homemade treats to limited-edition commercial collaborations.

Using the Kai House SELECT DL-5929 ice cream maker, enthusiasts are creating high-quality pudding-flavored ice cream at home. By using real vanilla beans and making homemade caramel sauce, users can achieve a professional texture and flavor profile despite the rising costs of commercial sweets.

In the commercial sector, the confectionery brand Monteur has released limited-time summer sweets available until August 31, 2026. These include the ‘Fluffy Dorayaki Okinawa Vanilla’, which utilizes vanilla beans from Okinawa and salt from Miyako Island, and a collaboration with Takeshita Seika featuring a ‘Black Mont Blanc Eclair’ topped with crunchy chocolate coating.