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Ichigo Daifuku | Traditional Dessert From Japan | TasteAtlas
Ichigo Daifuku | Traditional Dessert From Japan | TasteAtlas
Ichigo Daifuku | Traditional Dessert From Japan | TasteAtlas
Ichigo Daifuku | Traditional Dessert From Japan | TasteAtlas
Ichigo Daifuku | Traditional Dessert From Japan | TasteAtlas

Ichigo daifuku

(いちご, 大福, Strawberry Mochi, Strawberry Daifuku)

Ichigo daifuku is one of the most interesting versions of the traditional Japanese daifuku sweets. All daifuku varieties consist of a chewy mochi shell, made with pounded glutinous rice and various fillings which are hidden inside the shell.


Ichigo stands out as one of the unique types since it uses whole strawberries as fillings. In the most traditional type, the strawberry is first wrapped in a thin layer of sweet red bean paste, referred to as anko in Japanese, and then in a layer of soft white mochi.


Modern variations occasionally switch anko with white bean paste, and the mochi shell is sometimes colored pale red to signify the color of the strawberry. Ichigo daifuku is a seasonal confectionery, usually consumed in the spring when strawberries are in season.  Read more

When cut, this sweet treat showcases a beautiful and visually appealing combination of red berries, dark anko paste, and a pale white layer of mochi. Although it is a staple dessert in Japan, ichigo daifuku first appeared in the 1980s.


Many famous confectionery shops claim that they created the first ichigo, but the real history is unknown. Just like other daifuku varieties, ichigo is always enjoyed freshly prepared.