The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka (2-5-25 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka) is opening reservations for its Christmas items at The Ritz-Carlton Gourmet Shop on the 1st floor from Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
This year's Christmas theme is "Winter Wonderland — A World of Winter Dreams," a collection created by the pastry team led by Executive Pastry Chef Frédéric Moreau, each bringing their own sensibility and creativity to the line. Drawing on the image of a lavish Christmas feast held in an 18th-century European aristocratic residence, the collection expresses an elegant space colored by glittering decorations and a fantastical atmosphere. The lineup includes "Wonder Strawberry," a vanilla-cream cake evoking a snowy landscape and lavishly topped with strawberries; "Pear Ferris Wheel," styled after a sparkling Ferris wheel; "Wonder Tree," layered with matcha sable and decorated with dried fruit like ornaments; and "Snow Jack," an adorable treat that turns into marshmallow hot chocolate when warm milk is poured over it — a varied lineup built around the theme of a dreamlike Christmas and a wintry wonderland.
Christmas Cake Collection 2026
Wonder Strawberry
A Christmas cake inspired by the dreamlike world of "Winter Wonderland." Crisp almond sable, moist almond sponge, and a smooth strawberry mousse and jelly are layered together for a variety of textures. It's decorated generously with fresh strawberries and a vanilla cream reminiscent of a snowy landscape, with the sides coated in pink strawberry chocolate to express a fantastical winter world.
Price: ¥11,000 / approx. 15 cm diameter
Berry Noel
The hotel's most popular shortcake every year. A moist, finely baked sponge is generously sandwiched with a milk-scented fresh cream and fresh strawberries, topped with plenty of strawberries dusted like snow. The sponge melts in the mouth in perfect harmony with the cream — a long-time favorite loved by many guests over the years.
Price: ¥11,000 / approx. 15 cm diameter
Winter Amber
A Christmas cake that reflects Chef Frédéric's sensibility. Hojicha and caramel, which share the deep aroma of roasting, combine for a rich and layered flavor. A caramel-flavored sponge is filled with hojicha caramel jam, and a light vanilla chantilly brings the elements into delicate harmony. The amber-colored hojicha caramel jelly on top has a fantastical shimmer, reminiscent of winter sunlight reflected on a frozen lake — an elegant piece fitting for a holy night.
Price: ¥9,500 / approx. 15 cm diameter
Forest Wreath
A fragrant, toasted almond sable is layered with an almond cream carrying a faint hint of cassis, accented by a refreshing orange jelly. A matcha mousse is wrapped in a light matcha and white chocolate cream, finished into a festive shape reminiscent of a wreath in a winter forest. The top is colorfully decorated with strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, expressing a Christmas wreath adorning a winter forest, where the deep flavor of matcha harmonizes with the fruity tartness of the berries.
Price: ¥10,000 / approx. 18 cm diameter
Pear Ferris Wheel
A carefully finished chocolate crispy layer is topped with a rich chocolate mousse and a moist hazelnut-chocolate sponge, layered with a smooth pear bavarois, fresh pear jelly, and a light pear chantilly. The deep richness of the chocolate elevates the elegant sweetness of the pear into a refined flavor. Its sparkling, Ferris-wheel-like appearance expresses the fantastical world of "Winter Wonderland."
Price: ¥9,500 / approx. 15 cm diameter
Mini Christmas Cakes
The five Christmas cakes are also available this year in smaller sizes with the same flavors, popular both as a taste of the whole cake before Christmas and as a gift suited to the occasion.
- Snow Forest (a smaller Forest Wreath) — ¥1,300 / approx. 7 cm diameter
- Amber Dream (a smaller Winter Amber) — ¥1,300 / approx. 7 cm diameter
- Merry Pear (a smaller Pear Ferris Wheel) — ¥1,300 / approx. 7 cm diameter
- Christmas Shortcake (a smaller Berry Noel) — ¥1,800 / approx. 6 cm x 6 cm
- Strawberry Mystique (a smaller Wonder Strawberry) — ¥1,300 / approx. 7 cm diameter
These five items go on sale in store from Friday, November 13.
Christmas Confectionery Collection 2026
Wonder Tree
A festive piece styled after a Christmas tree. Layers of matcha sable are decorated with dried fruit like ornaments, a hazelnut gianduja forms the "trunk," and a round gianduja on top is finished with colorful pistachio.
Price: ¥3,500 / approx. 14 cm diameter x 19 cm height
Hazelnut Mendiant Tablet
A mendiant tablet with an eye-catching, adorable Santa Claus design. Caramelized hazelnuts are sandwiched in milk chocolate for a fragrant, rich flavor.
Price: ¥3,000 / approx. 7 cm x 15 cm x 3 cm
Snowy Bear
A fragrant matcha sable topped with an adorable white-bear milk chocolate. A coconut gianduja adds depth of flavor for a playful finish.
Price: ¥4,000 / approx. 14 cm diameter x 14 cm height
Snow Jack
A strawberry marshmallow wrapped in cocoa butter and dark chocolate. Place it in a cup and pour in warm milk to enjoy it as marshmallow hot chocolate.
Price: ¥2,300 / approx. 7 cm (longest point) x 10 cm height
Travel Cake Hazelnut
A moist hazelnut pound cake sandwiched with a refreshing yuzu and mandarin jam, topped with hazelnut gianduja and coated in smooth milk chocolate.
Price: ¥4,000 / approx. 5.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 6 cm
Travel Cake Chocolate Orange
A dark chocolate and orange pound cake sandwiched with a Grand Marnier-scented orange and raisin jam, coated in dark chocolate ganache and finished with the fragrance of almonds.
Price: ¥4,000 / approx. 5.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 8 cm
Matcha Terrine
The richness of white chocolate pairs beautifully with matcha for a pleasant, lingering sweetness and bitterness.
Price: ¥2,300 / approx. 4.5 cm x 12 cm
Cheese Terrine
A rich cheese terrine combining cream cheese with white chocolate, finished with the refreshing aroma of lemon zest.
Price: ¥4,200 / approx. 4 cm x 17 cm
Panettone di Natale
A traditional confection long loved in Italy during the Christmas season. The dough is made with Italian wheat and a natural yeast cultivated by Chef Frédéric, slowly fermented over a long period. Milk chocolate and hotel-made confit using domestic citrus — dekopon, hyuganatsu, yuzu, and lemon — are folded in, then topped with fragrant almonds and frosted sugar. The result is a richly aromatic, softly textured panettone born from Chef Frédéric's skill and passion.
- Panettone di Natale (Large): ¥5,000 / approx. 18 cm diameter
- Panettone di Natale (Small): ¥3,500 / approx. 13 cm diameter
About Executive Pastry Chef Frédéric Moreau
Executive Pastry Chef Frédéric Moreau has more than 30 years of experience as a pastry chef, having worked in his native France as well as Belgium, Japan, Africa, China, Malaysia, and the United States. He has also taken part in culinary competitions, winning a bronze medal representing the United States at the 2009 World Pastry Team Championship. "Seeing guests enjoy the pastries is the greatest joy of all. I want to keep proposing high-quality pastries unique to this hotel, while valuing a sense of the seasons and variety," he says. He creates every sweet served across the hotel's afternoon tea, buffets, and the Gourmet Shop on a daily basis. With a deep knowledge of cultural trends and culinary history and a passion for the art of dessert-making, Frédéric Moreau's creations are well worth savoring.
Reservations and Pickup
Reservation period: September 16 (Wed) – December 11 (Fri)
Pickup periods:
- Wonder Strawberry, Berry Noel, Winter Amber, Forest Wreath, Pear Ferris Wheel: December 1 (Tue) – December 25 (Fri)
- From December 19 (Sat) through December 25 (Fri), these are also sold in store (while supplies last)
- Christmas Shortcake, Strawberry Mystique, Merry Pear, Amber Dream, Snow Forest: November 13 (Fri) – December 18 (Fri)
- All other items: November 13 (Fri) – December 25 (Fri)
Delivery: The large and small Panettone di Natale can be shipped (a separate shipping fee and box fee apply).
Reservations / Inquiries: The Ritz-Carlton Gourmet Shop (1F)
- Weekdays: 9:30 AM–7:00 PM / Weekends & Holidays: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
- TEL: 06-6343-7000 (main)
- Web: The Ritz-Carlton Gourmet Shop reservation page
Prices include consumption tax. Photos are for illustrative purposes only. The menu is subject to change without notice.
