Chocolat Voyage is a popular sweet from Hakodate that has been attracting attention as a local souvenir. Despite being described as a chocolate cake, it is more like a delicate fresh chocolate truffle, combining soft fresh cream with a rich chocolate ganache.
At the center is a generous portion of light, fluffy fresh cream, which is wrapped in a smooth layer of ganache. Ganache is a rich chocolate mixture made by combining chocolate with plenty of fresh cream.
The contrast between the two is the key to Chocolat Voyage. The rich chocolate flavor of the ganache gradually melts together with the fresh cream in your mouth, creating a mellow, balanced sweetness and an exceptionally smooth texture.
Chocolat Voyage is made by Angelique Voyage, a Western-style confectionery shop in Yayoi-cho, Hakodate. Its delicate texture and rich yet gentle flavor have made it a particularly popular choice among visitors looking for a memorable Hakodate sweet.
Chocolat Voyage is sold frozen, which helps preserve its delicate texture but makes it less suitable as a souvenir for long-distance travel. For that reason, it is best enjoyed during your stay in Hakodate.
For chocolate lovers, tasting this soft, melt-in-the-mouth confection at its place of origin is a delicious way to experience another side of Hakodate’s food culture.