The Adorable Transformations of Genji Pie: All About the Latest Trend in "Genji Pie Arrangements" ♡
2020.05.19 published
Genji Pie is Getting Cute!
The lightness of the crunchy pie and the aroma that makes it taste freshly baked—Genji Pie is an addictive snack! ♡
While it's delicious to eat Genji Pie as is, lately, adding a little twist to it has become trendy!
It's popular to coat them in chocolate and turn them into bunnies or Snoopy, like this!*
Did you know that the Genji Pie you usually eat has become so adorably arranged?
<Fun Facts About Genji Pie>
In writing this article, I wondered, "What kind of history does Genji Pie have?" and found out some things I didn't know, so let me introduce them!*
① It's made by Sanritsu Confectionery Co., Ltd., which is headquartered in Shizuoka. It was founded in Taisho 10 (1921)! It will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2021. ♡
② Sanritsu Confectionery also makes Choco Bat, Kanipan, and Kankpan.*
③ Genji Pie was created in 1965. It's a long-selling product that has been on the market for over 50 years! ♡
④ It has won the Monde Selection award. It was the first in Japan to receive the award for five consecutive years!
Genji Pie has been a familiar treat since childhood, but I was surprised to learn it's been available for over 50 years (also during my parents' childhood)!
When you arrange Genji Pie at home, try sharing these fun facts and ask, "Did you know??"*
<Genji Pie Arrangements>
Next, let's get to the main topic.
Here are some adorable arrangements for Genji Pie! ♡
Drizzle white chocolate on half of the Genji Pie and use a chocolate pen to create Snoopy!*
Cover it entirely in white chocolate for a big Snoopy! ♡
Coat the bottom half of the heart in white chocolate for a bunny! ♡
It's cute even with strawberry chocolate!*
Cover the Genji Pie completely in chocolate and draw illustrations with a chocolate pen! ♡
White chocolate × raspberry flakes* Sounds tangy and delicious!
A heart with chocolate and white chocolate! ♡
Sprinkle colorful sprinkles or color sprays on chocolate for a festive look!*
Insert it into Lawson's premium roll cake to make Miffy! ♡
Insert a halved Genji Pie into a banana to create Snoopy's ears!
Try Arranging Genji Pie! ♡
Just a little twist on the easily available Genji Pie can make snack time fun! *
You can do it without much hassle, just by drizzling chocolate, so give it a try! ♡
➡List of Confectionery Making Articles*