When you hear “blue cake,” what kind of thing do you imagine?
To begin with, the writer has never eaten blue food.
That’s because blue is generally considered one of the colors that suppress appetite.
However, there was a cake in Kojima that overturned that notion.
The shop is called “La Pâtisserie Piaget.”
At La Pâtisserie Piaget, you can enjoy sweets for every season, made with ingredients at their peak.
The sweets come in a variety of designs and look like jewels, so you can enjoy them with your eyes as well as your taste buds.
This article introduces the appeal of La Pâtisserie Piaget.
The information presented here is as of the article’s publication in November 2022. Please note that it may differ from current information.
What is La Pâtisserie Piaget?
La Pâtisserie Piaget’s Kojima Main Store is about a 20-minute walk from JR Kojima Station, along Route 430 in Kojima.
Besides the main store, there is another location in Nakasho, Kurashiki.
The display case was lined with beautiful cakes that looked just like jewels.
There is also a dining area at the back of the shop, where you can enjoy your purchase on the spot as well as take it home.
In 2022, La Pâtisserie Piaget was in its 32nd year, and customers reportedly come not only from the local area but also from farther afield.
Kojima, home to the Piaget main store, is the birthplace of domestically made jeans and a town that originally prospered through salt production.
Reflecting Kojima’s background, there was a cake that expresses Kojima to the fullest.
Lots of guitars on display
Lots of guitars were on display in the dining area.
Apparently, the owner keeps them there as a hobby.
That’s great news for guitar lovers.
Award-winning confectionery contest marzipan category
A plaque commemorating a contest award is displayed inside the shop.
The awards were apparently won for making marzipan.
Marzipan is a confection made by kneading together ground almonds, sugar, egg whites, and other ingredients.
It is also called marchpane; think of the animals, flowers, Santa Claus, and snowmen placed on cakes, and you’ll get the idea.
▼ This is a character from “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,” and it apparently took about a month to make.
Each character is recreated in such detail that they look as if they have leapt right out of the screen.
They can be eaten, but generally they seem to be made more for looking at than eating.
Now, let’s take a look at the cakes I actually tried.
Tasting cakes in the in-store dining area
I’m going to try the cakes I bought in the shop.
I had a hard time choosing because all the cakes looked beautiful and delicious.
Denim and Premium Mont Blanc
I ordered Denim and Premium Mont Blanc.
As its name suggests, Denim is a cake created to evoke Kojima, the city of denim.
It’s round and cute, and the denim blue really stands out in photos.
When I cut into it, I found that it had seven layers.
The seven layers are as follows:
- Layer 1: Gardenia glaze
- Layer 2: Salted vanilla mousse
- Layer 3: Hazelnut brûlée
- Layer 4: Apricot jelly
- Layer 5: Hazelnut feuilletine
- Layer 6: Apricot syrup and meringue pound cake
- Layer 7: Chocolate-coated sablé
The first layer is gardenia glaze.
Glazing is a cooking technique in which the surface is coated to add shine and prevent drying.
This makes the surface glossy and reflective like a mirror.
The second layer is salted vanilla mousse.
Apparently, the salted vanilla mousse is made with salt from Kojima.
The sweetness of the vanilla and the saltiness go well together.
Denim is not only beautiful to look at, but also lets you enjoy different textures and flavors in each layer.
This cake, with hazelnut and apricot flavors nestled in rich salted vanilla mousse, is truly a signature creation.
The Premium Mont Blanc was an easy-to-eat cake with a restrained sweetness.
It was delicious, with finely chopped chestnuts inside.
It also contains cassis mousse, which is unusual for a Mont Blanc.
The tart sweetness of the cassis mousse goes well with the chestnut cream, and even though it was my second cake, I polished it off in no time.
At La Pâtisserie Piaget, you can enjoy delicious cakes and warm, hospitable service.
I spoke with the manager of La Pâtisserie Piaget, Arinobu Ryusei.
La Pâtisserie Piaget Kojima Main Store details
| Name | La Pâtisserie Piaget Kojima Main Store |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-1583-49 Kojima Shimonochō, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 086-472-1605 |
| Parking | Available Space for 8 cars |
| Hours | 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. |
| Closed | Irregular holidays |
| Payment methods |
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| Reservations | Not accepted |
| Seating | 24 indoor seats; 4 terrace seats |
| Smoking | Entire premises non-smoking |
| Restroom | Western-style toilet |
| Website | La Pâtisserie Piaget |
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