A Madeleine for the pudding lovers

Pastel pudding Madeleine

Brand: Pastel/Family Mart

Price: 280 yen

Place of purchase: Family Mart

Rating:

If you like pudding and you also like baked goodies (who doesn't?!) then I would suggest trying out this new Pastel Pudding Madeleine. The texture of it is soft and moist, and it's dotted with caramel chips that give it a bit of crunch and a slightly toasty flavor that balances nicely with the pudding-inspired sweetness. It's meant to taste like Pastel's pudding, and although I can't say that I've personally tried that, I think it does a good job of emulating pudding-esque flavors. The packaging is also cute, with a bit of a retro feel to it.

As tasty as it is, there were a few downsides. At 280 yen, it feels a little pricey for its size, especially compared to a lot of other convenience store sweets. The caramel chips are a nice idea, but I do think if you're someone who doesn't like texture in your baked goods then you won't be a fan of that. Also, it's only available from Family Mart, which is a small nuisance if you're closer to other convenience store chains like Lawson or 7-11. Overall though, a tasty dessert if you're a fan of pudding, so keep an eye out for it if it sounds appealing to you. Happy eating!