“Walnuts and raisins,” a creation CHARLOTTE Co., Ltd. takes pride in, is made by mixing walnuts and raisins, fresh cream, honey, and a hidden ingredient of marzipan (a paste of almonds and sugar), and then baking it sandwiched between cookie dough. This confectionery, with the harmonious blend of the roasted flavor of walnuts, raisins, and the slight bitterness of caramel, is well-received by many people. The individually packaged portions make it easy to distribute and perfect as a souvenir. Owner-chef Shinji Yoshimoto was born in 1968 in Hyogo Prefecture. He honed his skills at Kobe’s “Henri Charpentier” and Tottori’s “Pandora’s Box, ” and also worked in Reims and Lyon in the Champagne region of France under a MOF (Meilleur Ouvrier de France, Best Craftsman of France). Seeking high-quality ingredients, he moved to Hokkaido, which has a low-humidity climate similar to that of France, and opened “Patisserie en Charlotte” in Sapporo in November 2000. In 2008, he won the grand prize at “Sapporo Sweets 2008,” and this “Walnuts and raisins” was also developed as a souvenir product under the Hokkaido brand. The main ingredients of this confectionery (wheat flour, dairy products, sugar, and chicken eggs) are all sourced from Hokkaido. Being storable at room temperature, it is very convenient as a souvenir. When making caramel, it is very important to carefully consider how much to caramelize the sugar, and the subsequent boiling process also requires the skill and experience of the craftsman. The cookie dough uses Hokkaido-produced wheat flour, selected with consideration to its granularity and ash content for texture, and we pursue deliciousness by being particular about each ingredient. We hope this product provides an opportunity to appreciate the handmade qualities of a specialty patisserie that major manufacturers can’t offer. It’s highly recommended not only as a pairing with coffee at home but also as a gift for someone special. Additionally, at the Tomakomai branch, the owner himself roasts coffee beans (specialty coffee) and provides coffee that is perfectly suited to the confectionery while maintaining the freshness of the beans.

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