[Elderly] Feel the Arrival of Spring with Snack Activities! Recommended Menus for March

Rare cheesecake

[Hinamatsuri Rare Cheesecake] An easy sweet inspired by hishi-mochi!

How about a rare cheesecake perfect for Hinamatsuri? Inspired by hishimochi, this dessert’s vibrant appearance is truly captivating.

Hishimochi features three colors, each with a special meaning: pink wards off evil, green symbolizes health, and white represents purity.

Let’s make a rare cheesecake using these cherished colors.

First, mix together all the ingredients such as cream cheese and sugar.

Then add matcha, strawberries, and so on, and chill it in the refrigerator.

Finish with whipped cream and strawberries, and you’ll have a spring-perfect sweet treat!

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Nanaka

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Warabi Mochi in Anmitsu Style

Oyachube! “Anmitsu-style Warabi Mochi”

Here’s an original Japanese-style dessert idea: warabi mochi prepared in an anmitsu style.

For seniors, both anmitsu and warabi mochi are familiar treats, so combining the two—along with the refreshing presentation—will surely be a hit.

It’s also simple to make: for both the warabi mochi and the agar jelly used in anmitsu, you just heat the ingredients while stirring, then chill to set.

It’s easy and convenient.

By the way, you can also use store-bought versions of either (or both) and simply plate them up, so feel free to adapt it to your schedule.

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Hane Keisuke

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tricolor dango

You can make it in the microwave! How to make three-color dango [Microwave] [Wagashi] [Easy]

Let’s make tri-colored dango with spring-like colors! Mix joshinko (non-glutinous rice flour), sugar, and water, then heat it in the microwave several times.

Once it becomes mochi-like, divide the dough into three portions and color two of them with sakura powder and matcha powder.

Roll each portion into small balls, skewer them, and you’re done.

When shaping the dough, it’s best to wet your hands or use temitsu (water with dissolved sugar) so it doesn’t stick.

Since there are many simple steps like coloring and rolling into balls, it’s perfect for making together with older adults—enjoy the feeling of spring through cooking!

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SAKI

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Hinamatsuri Crepe

Strawberry Hina Doll Crepes — for Hinamatsuri

I think many senior care facilities display Hina dolls, but how about preparing edible Hina dolls as well? Make crepe batter with eggs, cake flour, and sugar, and cook it thoroughly on both sides in a frying pan.

Put a ball of sweet red bean paste inside gyuhi made by melting mochi, then wrap it in the crepe like the triangular kimono of the Hina doll.

Leave a small opening where the doll’s head would be and place a strawberry there to finish! All the steps can be done easily while seated, so please try making them together with the seniors.

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SAKI

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Three-Color Cherry Blossom Cookies

How to make adorable Hinamatsuri cookies that are super easy to make 🎎🌸🌼

How about making tri-color cookies in a plastic bag as a new standard for Hinamatsuri? Put cake flour and sugar into a plastic bag, seal the opening, and shake well to combine.

Add room-temperature butter and egg yolk, then knead through the bag until it comes together into a dough.

Divide the dough into three portions: leave one plain, mix matcha into one for green, and add food coloring to another for pink.

Chill the three doughs in the refrigerator.

When ready, roll out the dough with a rolling pin, cut into shapes you like, and bake in the oven until done.

They’re also delicious topped with chocolate or jam.

Since all the kneading is done inside the bag, it’s safe to make even in senior care facilities.

Wishing you a delicious Hinamatsuri!

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kojifumi

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Three-color agar jelly cake

[Hinamatsuri Cake] Quick and Easy! Hinamatsuri Agar Jelly Cake

At the Doll’s Festival (Hinamatsuri), you often see foods inspired by three colors, such as hishimochi and hina-arare.

This time, we’re introducing a three-color cake made with agar.

Because it uses agar, it’s suitable even for those who find hard foods difficult to chew or swallow.

First, prepare a cake mold.

Next, make the white agar cake mixture.

Heat milk, sugar, and agar to dissolve and combine.

Since we’ll make three colors, add matcha to part of the mixture for green, and food coloring to another portion for pink.

Pour the green agar mixture into the mold and chill.

Once it sets, pour in the white; after that layer sets, add the pink, creating distinct layers.

While the agar is setting, prepare decorative dumplings.

Thoroughly mix shiratamako (glutinous rice flour) with tofu, then divide the dough into four portions.

Use food coloring to tint each portion white, pink, yellow, and green, and roll them into small balls.

Cutting shapes with cookie cutters is also cute.

Boil the dumplings, then place them on the set agar cake.

Finish by garnishing with your favorite fruits and cream for a festive cake that everyone can enjoy.

Please consider using this for your Hinamatsuri recreation!

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kojifumi

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Matcha Dorayaki

Matcha Sweets! How to Make Matcha Dorayaki 🍵 Easy! A Dessert Recipe Using Pancake Mix

Perfect for Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day)! Let me introduce matcha dorayaki, beautifully green and fragrant with matcha.

The ingredients are eggs, honey, mirin, milk, pancake mix, whipped cream, sweet red bean paste (anko), and matcha powder.

The method is simple—just add the ingredients and mix.

Once the batter is cooked, sandwich anko and matcha cream between the pancakes and it’s done.

It’s also fun to customize with extra anko or extra cream to your liking.

Making it together—assigning roles like mixing, cooking, and filling with anko and cream—can spark conversation with older adults and make for a delightful time.

It’s especially delicious at snack time, so give it a try!

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