# Mousse-Covered Pancakes Bibliotheque's Valentine’s Chocolate Pancake Boasts Sweet and Tart Flavors By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-02-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-pancake References: [japantimes.co.jp](http://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2017/02/03/food/say-it-with-special-pancakes-slathered-with-chocolate-mousse/) To delight those with a sweet tooth on Valentine's Day this year, the Bibliotheque bookstore and cafe in Tokyo, Japan launched an ultra-decadent [chocolate pancake confection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choc-chips-pancakes). Aptly named 'The Valentine’s Special Pancake,' this dessert featured a rich topping of chocolate mousse, whipped cream, berries and a [sweet strawberry sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-treats1) that came in a small pot on the side. This mixture of ingredients was said to provide the best balance between sweet and tart, offering a completely new take on the ordinary breakfast pancake that can be enjoyed at virtually any time of the day as a light mid-day snack or a decadent evening dessert. While one person could have easily ordered the indulgent menu item for themselves, the dessert pancake treat was the perfect size to [split with a date](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chocolatiers-series-by-salt-straw) at Bibliotheque. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Decadent Desserts:** As customers continue to crave for unique desserts with diverse flavors, businesses in the food industry should explore the creation of unique dessert offerings like Bibliotheque's Mousse-Covered Pancakes. - **Gourmet Varietals:** Businesses in the food industry should consider combining unusual flavors and ingredients into gourmet and seasonal pancake varieties. - **Interactive Dining:** Restaurants can capture customer attention by providing unique dining experiences like splitting a dessert pancake with a date at Bibliotheque. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can leverage unique pancake options, like Bibliotheque's Mousse-Covered Pancakes, to grab customers' attention to advance in the food industry. - **Cafes:** Cafes can create an attention-grabbing menu by including Mousse-Covered Pancakes or similar offerings to provide a uniquely decadent experience. - **Confectionery:** Confectionery businesses has an opportunity to cater to customers with unique and innovative chocolate confections like the Bibliotheque's Valentine's Special Pancake. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gourmet Pancake Stack Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-pancake-menu.md) - [Dubai Chocolate Pancake Stacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-pancake.md) - [Minty Holiday Diner Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-peppermint-bark-pancakes.md) - [Sensorial Valentine's Frappuccinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cacao-strawberry-mousse-frappuccino.md) - [Taco-Like Chocolate Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocopancake.md) - [Decadent Pink-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-valentines-day-lineup.md) - [Romantic Indulgence Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-japan-valentines-day-drinks.md) - [Minty Hot Cocoa Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanas-hot-cocoa-pancakes.md) - [Monthly Pancake Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-pancake-of-the-month.md)