“Angel’s Cheesecake” is a popular dessert that regularly reappears at the Japanese convenience store chain “FamilyMart.” Recently, a chocolate version titled “Angel’s Chocolat Cheesecake” was released. I bought one right away, so here are my thoughts on how it tastes.
What is “Angel’s Cheesecake”?
First, let me briefly introduce “Angel’s Cheesecake.” Originally released in 2010 at Circle K Sunkus convenience stores, it became a legendary hit dessert. Following the business integration of Circle K Sunkus and FamilyMart, it made a comeback at FamilyMart in August 2021. Since then, it has established itself as a beloved favorite that returns almost every year.
In terms of structure, it is a three-layered cup dessert topped with sponge cake crumbs, featuring unbaked cheese mousse in the middle and a layer of custard cream at the bottom. It gained popularity as a dessert where you can enjoy an airy, heavenly texture paired with the smooth, melting sweetness of custard and rare cheese. And this time, it has returned with a chocolate twist.
A Layered Treat of Chocolate Sponge, Rare Cheese Mousse, and Chocolate Sauce
The price is 270 yen (tax included). The size is about the same as the original Angel’s Cheesecake.
Opening the lid, you’ll first see a layer of chocolate sponge crumbs dusted with powdered sugar. Below this lies a layer of rare cheese mousse, and at the bottom, a layer of chocolate sauce and chocolate sponge cake.
To summarize, it consists of the following 3-layer structure:
- Chocolate sponge crumbs with powdered sugar
- Rare cheese mousse
- Chocolate sauce and chocolate sponge cake
Except for the rare cheese mousse in the middle, every layer incorporates chocolate.
Tasting Impressions
Now, here are my thoughts on how it tastes. First, as the name suggests, the texture is truly angelic and delightful. The airy rare cheese mousse is light and fluffy, yet glides over the tongue with a moist smoothness. The fluffy chocolate sponge crumbs and the silky chocolate sauce add further dimensions. While the overall texture is quite soft, every element is aerated and light, creating a wonderful mouthfeel. It completely lives up to the name “Angel’s Cheesecake.”
As for the flavor, it delivers a comforting, crowd-pleasing deliciousness that almost anyone would enjoy. The top sponge crumbs are pleasantly sweet, and the chocolate sauce leans more toward the mellow sweetness of milk chocolate rather than a heavy bitterness. Combined with the creaminess of the rare cheese mousse, it offers a gentle, enveloping mildness with a classic, universally appealing profile.
Those who prefer dense, dark, and bitter chocolate might find it a bit on the sweet side. Even so, the signature light texture and smooth sweetness of “Angel’s Cheesecake” are remarkably well preserved. Fans of the original Angel’s Cheesecake will surely enjoy this version, so give it a try!
Product Details
- Price: 270 yen (tax included)
- Calories: 198 kcal
- Available Regions: Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Tokai, Hokuriku, Kansai, Chugoku/Shikoku, Kyushu, Okinawa
■ This article is a translation of a post originally written in Japanese (Original Article).