“My favorite night
“I became the main character of baking!”

Western sweets with the deep flavor and taste of the night
A confectionery recipe that captures the simplicity and delicacy of the night.

Chestnuts are an attractive ingredient with a rich yet subtle sweetness, a crumbly texture, and seasonal colors and aromas.
However, despite its rich potential, its use as a baking ingredient has not yet been widely introduced.
This book illuminates the hidden charms of the chestnut and provides recipes for Western and Japanese sweets that capture the flavor and taste of the chestnut.


The book first covers how to choose a good night and how to care for it.
Five types of chestnut preserves are prepared by removing the hard outer skin, removing the bitter taste, and then thoroughly cleaning the inner skin.
The recipe for braised chestnuts, which the author finally perfected after much trial and error, as well as braised chestnuts in sugar, chestnut paste, chestnut jam, and chestnut butter, are very useful because they can be made in advance and used over time.
Now that you have your overnight storage supplies ready, you can start baking a variety of Western sweets.
From pound cakes filled with large chestnuts that reveal the chestnuts no matter where you cut them, to roll cakes with a subtle honey scent, to the luxurious French dessert Mont Blanc, chestnut pie, scones, parfaits, and ice cream... ...If you refer to the detailed process instructions and photos, you can easily make luxurious Western sweets full of the taste and scent of chestnuts.


This book especially stands out for its confectionery recipes that allow you to experience the delicate and mild flavor of chestnuts without using dairy products like butter.
In addition to the familiar dorayaki, yokan, and monaka, you can also experience the depth of traditional Japanese desserts that bring out the original flavor of the ingredients, such as gohakuto, kurikomochi, and daifuku.
For those who enjoy baking slowly and deliciously even in the midst of a busy daily life, chestnuts are an excellent baking ingredient that captures the season and tastes.
From beginner home bakers to bakers and pastry chefs, and those running cafes and bakeries, we introduce you to the world of chestnut baking, a simple yet rich flavor and a touch of care.