Shiroi Koibito

Shiroi Koibito is a snack that has two layers of thin biscuits filled with soft white cream. This snack is typical of Japan and is famous in other countries. Usually a popular Japanese souvenir.

This time we will discuss typical Japanese snacks. It tastes sweet and is small in shape. That’s right, this is Shiroi Koibito. It’s very easy to make this. Just with unsalted butter, powdered icing sugar, egg white, and others, you can enjoy this snack. The ingredients are available in supermarkets. The preparation time is 15 minutes, while the cooking time is 45 minutes. The total time is short, right? Serve this snack when gathering with family or friends.

Description of This Snack

The name “Shiroi Koibito” describes the softness and beauty of this snack. After introducing for the first time, this snack immediately popular and became one of the sweet dishes most sought after by tourists visiting Japan, especially Hokkaido. The uniqueness and quality of this snack combine the sweet taste of cream with the light texture of biscuits, making many people love it.

To make this snack, use ingredients such as unsalted butter, powdered icing sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and others. The combination of these ingredients creates a balanced taste between biscuits and cream. The process of making this snack has several steps. Making dough for biscuits, baking dough, making cream, and arranging biscuits with cream filling.

Tips for Making This Snack

Here are some tips for making Shiroi Koibito so that the results are perfect.

Bake Biscuits at the Right Temperature

Baking Shiroi Koibito biscuits must be at the right temperature so that they remain crispy and don’t burn. Make sure you pay attention biscuits in the oven until cooked perfectly.

Biscuit Thickness

Biscuits for this snack are usually thin. Avoid making a thick dough because it will affect the texture and taste of the biscuits. Make sure the dough is evenly thick.

Cream Consistency

Using cream in this snack must have a thick enough consistency so that it is not runny when placed on the biscuit. Make sure you mix the cream ingredients properly so that it is delicious.

Dough Mixing Process

When making biscuit dough, make sure to use the right mixing tool for maximum results. Stirring too vigorously can make the biscuit texture tough while stirring too low can cause the dough not to mix.

Cool Biscuits Before Applying Cream

After baking the biscuits, let them cool first before spreading the cream. This will ensure the cream doesn’t melt and make the biscuits less crunchy. You can keep the biscuits in the freezer for a few minutes, after hardening then spread the cream.

Storage Process

After you have finished making this snack, store it in an airtight container so it biscuits are still crunchy and the cream is still fresh.

The Texture of Shiroi Koibito

The following is a description of the texture of this snack.

Crispy and Light

This snack is very light and thin. When bitten, it gives a crunchy but soft sensation. This snack has the perfect crispness and softness to give a savory taste to the biscuits and a sweet taste to the cream.

Soft Cream

The cream between the biscuit layers of this snack has a very soft texture. This cream is not heavy or thick, but dense enough to add softness to every bite. Cream gives a slight sweet taste so it is balanced when combined with biscuits.

Combination of Biscuits and Cream

The combination of textures between crunchy biscuits and soft cream makes this snack special. When it enters your mouth, it will give a crunchy sensation and then the cream will melt. This combination creates a delightful culinary experience.

Other Variants of Shiroi Koibito

Shiroi Koibito is a snack popular in Japan but has many variants. Following are the variants.

Fruit

For another variant, you can add fruit puree or fruit jam such as strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries in the middle of the biscuit. This gives a fresh taste that contrasts with the deliciousness of the sweet cream and thunder biscuits. These fruits add a fresh sour taste, making this snack more complex and varied.

Peanut

Add nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, or pistachios to the biscuit dough or as decoration on the outside of the biscuits. These nuts give a crunchy texture and savory taste. Therefore, this variant will add a different flavor dimension to the snack.

Caramel

Use soft caramel-scented cream instead of vanilla cream. Caramel gives a richer sweet taste. This variant is suitable for dessert lovers with a more complex sweet taste.

The Specialties of This Snack

The following are the features of Shiroi Koibito which have become popular everywhere.

Japanese Tradition Symbols

This snack is a symbol of Japanese culinary tradition. The center for making this snack is in Sapporo, Hokkaido, and has become the culinary identity of the area. Local people and tourists have received it well since this snack was first introduced. Apart from that, this snack is one of Hokkaido’s typical souvenirs. The taste and quality describe Japan’s attention to detail and high standards in making dishes.

Exciting Culinary Experience

Eating this snack gives a pleasant culinary experience because of its balanced taste, texture, and attractive visuals. Apart from that, its soft and sweet taste is suitable for combining it with a cup of tea or coffee. This snack is also perfect to accompany relaxing time or as a treat on a special occasion.

Attractive Visuals

To make it look more attractive, this snack usually uses elegant packaging. Each box contains these snacks which are neatly arranged. Not only does the snack taste delicious, but it can be an elegant and classy gift.

Let’s see the recipe for this snack below and don’t forget to try making it!

Ingredients of Shiroi Koibito

• 4 tbsp Unsalted butter: To give softness and savory taste to the biscuits. Apart from that, it can help create a crispy and light texture in biscuit dough.
• ⅓ cup Powdered icing sugar: To give a soft sweet taste to the biscuit dough. This type of sugar can dissolve easily to give a soft texture and help make the biscuits lighter.
• ½ tsp Vanilla extract: Gives a distinctive aroma and enhances the taste of biscuit dough.
• ½ tsp Salt: Helps balance the overall taste of the snack.
• 2 tbsp Egg white: Gives a soft texture.
• ⅜ cup All-purpose flour: A basic ingredient for biscuit dough that gives structure and texture consistency.
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch: Makes the biscuit texture crunchier, not dense or hard.
• ¾ cup White chocolate: Gives a soft and creamy texture for the biscuit filling. The soft texture gives a melting sensation in the mouth. Apart from that, it can help balance the texture of biscuits and cream.

How to Make Shiroi Koibito

Biscuit

First, preheat the oven to 350 °F and line a baking sheet with baking paper.

Then, in a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and icing sugar until light and creamy. Add the egg whites and vanilla extract and continue to beat until smooth.

Gradually sift in the flour and a pinch of salt, mixing gently until just combined. The dough will be a little thick.

Next, transfer the dough to an icing or piping bag (with the tip cut off) and pipe into the Shiroi Koibito molds, filling each section with the dough. Use a scraper to flatten the dough, then lift the mold. The cookies will be square and very thin.

After that, bake for about 13-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Keep an eye on them as they bake quickly. Once baked, allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.

White Chocolate Filling

First, melt the white chocolate in a double boiler, then use the same mold as the biscuits. Pour chocolate into each hole of the mold and flatten with a scraper. You can lift the mold immediately to form a square or put it in the fridge immediately before removing it.

Don’t forget to leave some white chocolate to stick the cookies to each other.

Assemble

First, prepare two cookies. Spread a little of the melted white chocolate in the center, cover with the white chocolate from the fridge, then cover with the second cookie to make a sandwich.

Lastly, leave the cookies to set for a few minutes or put them in the fridge for a quicker result. The white chocolate will harden and bind the biscuits together.

Enjoy your homemade Shiroi Koibito! They make the perfect snack with tea or coffee and are a great treat to share with friends and family.

Recipe Notes

Be careful when flattening the dough in the mold, making sure that everything is evenly distributed, and lifting the dough so that the mold remains clean.

You can use compound chocolate so that it does not melt too quickly if you have not tempered it.

Nutrient Content

The following is an overview of the nutritional content of this snack.

Proteins

The protein in this snack is quite low because it only comes from milk and cream.

Carbohydrate

The carbohydrate content in this snack is quite high because it comes from flour and sugar in making biscuits and cream.

Calories

The calorie content of this snack is quite high because it uses butter. The cream as a filling adds to the calorie content.

Serving Recommendations

You can combine this snack with various dishes. The following are complementary dishes that are suitable for this snack.

Black Tea

Black tea is a suitable addition to this snack because it has a slightly bitter taste. This can balance the sweet taste of the snack.

Coffee Milk

A cup of coffee with milk is a perfect addition to this snack. The distinctive taste and aroma of this coffee can calm your mood while you relax.

Hot Chocolate

The rich taste of chocolate is the perfect complement to this snack. The balance of the sweet taste of the snack and the slightly bitter hot chocolate creates a creamier culinary experience.

Shiroi Koibito is a typical Japanese cake that is perfect for prioritizing quality. The combination of the sweet taste of cream and the crunchy texture of the biscuits makes this snack popular. Not only is it delicious, but the quality of the ingredients used is very important. Therefore, this snack has succeeded in stealing the hearts of many people, especially sweet dish lovers.

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