Limited Edition Mont Blanc Gateau Chocolat Featuring Ibaraki's Overripe Chestnuts

Indulge in the Limited Edition Mont Blanc Gateau Chocolat

This autumn, Minimal, a premier bean-to-bar chocolate shop based in Tokyo, is delighting dessert enthusiasts with a special treat: the Mont Blanc Gateau Chocolat crafted with the exquisite chestnuts from Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture. Available on the online store from August 26, 2025, and at the Yoyogi Uehara shop starting September 1, 2025, this limited-edition delight promises to encapsulate the essence of the season.

Comprising a luscious gateau chocolat base, the dessert is adorned with a generous swirl of sweet chestnut puree reminiscent of traditional Mont Blanc confections. The interplay between rich, chestnut flavors and the use of two types of chocolate enhances the pure essence of the chestnuts, ensuring a luxurious experience that appeals to both the palate and the eyes.

The Chestnut Heritage of Ibaraki Prefecture

Kasama, located in the Ibaraki Prefecture, boasts fertile volcanic ash soil which is perfect for cultivating high-quality chestnuts. The district is renowned for its chestnuts, especially those metamorphosed into delightful treats at local artisan shops like Odagikisho.

Odagikisho’s artisans meticulously craft each chestnut, utilizing their expertise to identify optimal methods of low-temperature processing and preservation, ensuring every morsel retains its natural sweetness and aroma. This meticulous preparation ensures that the Mont Blanc Gateau Chocolat features flavorful chestnuts—enhanced by the inclusion of candied chestnuts baked into the chocolat, adding a complex and nuanced experience for every bite.

Perfect Pairings: Chestnuts and Chocolate

With a delicate flavor profile, Kasama’s chestnuts require careful balancing with chocolate. Minimal has leveraged its expertise in chocolate crafting to select two distinct types that harmoniously complement the chestnuts without overpowering them.

The gateau chocolaty base is made with Ghanaian cocoa beans, creating a subtly sweet and spiced chocolate flavor that amplifies the chestnut's sweetness. For the topping, a fruity chocolate cream derived from Madagascar cocoa adds a light acidity, providing a brilliant counterpoint to the rich flavors beneath and helping keep this autumn treat delightfully light and airy.

Availability and Pricing

- Price: ¥3,990 (including tax)
- Release Dates:

- Online store: August 26, 2025
- Yoyogi Uehara store: September 1, 2025

- Sales Period: Until late October 2025 (or until sold out)
- Where to Buy: Available through Minimal's online store and at Minimal The Baking in Yoyogi Uehara.

Discover More About the Chestnuts of Ibaraki

Local to the Ibaraki region, Odagikisho specializes in crafting sweets from meticulously selected chestnuts. They offer a range of products, including rare varieties and various chestnut-infused treats, each designed to showcase the natural flavors and sweetness native to the chestnuts.

The team at Minimal includes talented chocolatiers and pastry chefs dedicated to creating innovative desserts using high-quality cocoa sourced from the most responsible farms globally. Their ethos is rooted in simplicity and excellence—maximizing flavor while respecting the ingredients, which led them to receive numerous awards in international chocolate competitions.

Visit Minimal for More Unique Flavors

Minimal's flagship store in Tomigaya features a café area where customers can enjoy coffee, chocolate drinks, and other pastries. With multiple locations across Tokyo—each designed to offer a unique selection—they invite you to explore their full range of sweets this autumn.

- Minimal Tomigaya Main Store: Located in Shibuya, Tokyo
- Minimal The Baking Yoyogi Uehara: Just a short walk from Yoyogi Uehara station
- Patisserie Minimal Soshigaya-Ohashi: Featured in Setagaya, blending traditional flavors with modern flair
- Minimal The Specialty Azabudai Hills: Located in Minato, Tokyo, for those in the area.