Mie
Food
2022.11.10
RAKUTO cheesecake craft, a craft cheesecake specialty store from Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, opened on November 3, 2022.
As an original cheese sweets brand from Mie Prefecture, all products are handmade in the store’s workshop with the aim of becoming specialty sweets and souvenirs of Tsu.
RAKUTO Cheese Butter Sandwich – Plain – 360 yen (tax included)
RAKUTO’s original cheese butter sandwiches are hand-drawn by artisans, one by one, to create a beautiful appearance. The cookie is mixed with hazelnuts for a pleasantly crispy texture, and the cheese cream layer, which is creamy but has a refreshing aftertaste, melds together in the mouth.
RAKUTO Cheese Butter Sandwich – Strawberry – 360 yen (tax included)
This lovely strawberry cheese butter sandwich is decorated with dried phrases. The fruity flavor of the sandwich is created by matching the tartness of the cheese and strawberries with the sweetness of the uniquely blended cream.
RAKUTO Cheese Butter Sandwich – Chocolat – 360 yen (tax included)
This product features an exquisite collaboration of organic couverture chocolate from Ecuador and cheese. By finding the optimum balance between the ingredients, we have achieved an exquisite taste that melts in the mouth while still allowing the rich cacao flavor to be felt. The refreshing feeling of the cheese and the bitterness of the cacao expresses an adult sweet.
kuchidoke cheese terrine 2,500 yen (tax included)
This cheese terrine is made with the utmost attention to the smoothness of the mouth. Enjoy the texture created by the three layers of cookies, baked cheese, and rare cheese, as well as the rich flavor of Tahitian vanilla beans and two types of cheese. The smooth texture of the cheese dances on your tongue at the first bite of your mouth, and the aroma of cheese delivers a luxurious sensation to your nose.
The surface is coated with caramelized chocolate to lock in the smooth texture, and each piece of artisanal skill has been carefully packed into this superb product.
Morning baked tarte fromage 520 yen (tax included)
A freshly baked cheese tart, baked in limited quantities every morning in our workshop, is made by baking the tart twice to achieve a crispy texture, then pouring a smooth cream cheese and mascarpone cheese appareil over the vanilla-scented tart crust and baking it with just the right amount of heat.
The first bite of the tart will surely impress you with its tender, semi-cooked texture. Enjoy the aroma of freshly baked cheese and the crispy tart texture.
RAKUTO cheese cookies 680 yen per can (tax included)
These cookies are a specialty store cookie with the perfect aroma of cheese. The cookies have an irresistible texture that crumbles in your mouth, and the luxurious use of Italian cheese powder makes it possible to enjoy the richness of the cookies. The perfect amount of salt also accentuates the cookie. Try them with a glass of wine.
RAKUTO croissant 270 yen (tax included)
RAKUTO’s original croissants are baked daily in our kitchen. The rich aroma of butter is created by using rich French fermented butter. The airy layer created by baking the dough in many layers gives the croissant a crisp and pleasant texture.
Cheese soft serve ice cream 400 yen (tax included)
RAKUTO’s original cheese soft serve. It is made with a rich blend of French cream cheese and raw milk to give it a rich texture and richness, but with a light aftertaste. The thick rolls give it a lovely shape.
| Address: | 4-15 Minamichuo, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture 514-0832 |
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| Hours of Operation: | 10:00～18:00 |
| Regular holiday: | Tuesday |
| TEL: | 059-261-6380 |
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