With a cake that arrives frozen, there are many points worth checking before you order: the size, how long it keeps, how to thaw it, and the ingredient labeling. This article organizes the publicly available product information and review-site entries for Recta (rectangular) of “Maboroshi no Cheesecake” by Criollo (クリオロ) (“Maboroshi no” is part of the product name and does not indicate a ranking or superior quality) into five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and serving size guide
- Storage and how long it keeps
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it’s suitable as a gift
- What public reviews say
Basic Information
This table transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product Name | Criollo Maboroshi no Cheesecake [Recta (Rectangular Cake)] (クリオロ 幻のチーズケーキ【レクタ（長方形ケーキ）】). “Maboroshi no” in the product name is part of the name and does not indicate a ranking or superior quality. The product name shown on the Rakuten Ichiba product page also includes wording about an award, but the organizer, category, and date are not stated on the product page and could not be confirmed, so this article does not treat it as an award record.Source: Rakuten Ichiba and Amazon product pages (accessed September 30, 2026) |
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| Name (Food Labeling Category) | Cheesecake (Western-style confectionery)Source: Rakuten Ichiba and Amazon product pages (accessed September 30, 2026) |
| Amount | 1 cake. The cake measures about 5.5cm wide × about 16.5cm long × about 4.0cm high, and the box about 19.0cm wide × about 7.5cm deep × about 6.5cm high. We could not find a statement of how many servings it makes on the product pageSource: Rakuten Ichiba and Amazon product pages (accessed September 30, 2026) |
| What You Receive May Differ | The ingredient labeling is scheduled to change, so there are two versions, current and revised. The product page states that they are prepared in order of shipping date, not order date, so you cannot choose which one you receiveSource: Rakuten Ichiba and Amazon product pages (accessed September 30, 2026) |
| Storage | Keep frozen (refrigerate after thawing)Source: Rakuten Ichiba and Amazon product pages (accessed September 30, 2026) |
| Best-Before Date | The Rakuten Ichiba product page states 20 days or more when frozen from the date of shipping (use-by date after thawing: 5 days refrigerated). The Amazon product page states 20 days when stored frozen from the date of shipping (5 days refrigerated after thawing), so the two listings differ. Please take the shorter figure, 20 days, as your guide, and check the date shown on the product you receiveSource: Rakuten Ichiba and Amazon product pages (accessed September 30, 2026) |
| Raw Material Origin | The product page states that the processed cheese is made in France. The origin of the other ingredients is Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed September 30, 2026) |
| Place of Processing | The “place of origin (prefecture)” in the specs section of the Rakuten Ichiba page shows Tokyo. Whether this refers to the place of processing or the location of the manufacturing site is not stated on the product page and is Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed September 30, 2026) |
| Condition / How to Eat (Heating Needed?) | It arrives frozen and is described as a product to be thawed before eating. The seller states that it is also thoroughly heated for sterilization during productionSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed September 30, 2026) |
| How to Thaw | The page advises thawing slowly in the refrigerator for about 4 hours (the time varies somewhat with size and conditions). If a plastic bag or film is attached, it advises removing it before thawing, and explains that removing it after thawing makes the cake lose its shapeSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed September 30, 2026) |
| Delivery | Frozen deliverySource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed September 30, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Ecole Criollo Co., Ltd. (エコール・クリオロ株式会社). Its location could not be confirmed on the product pageSource: “Manufacturer / Seller” field on Rakuten Ichiba and the manufacturer field on Amazon (accessed September 30, 2026) |
| Shop | Criollo (クリオロ, Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The Rakuten Ichiba product page lists egg, wheat, and dairy in its field for the 28 specified allergen items. The allergen information on the Amazon product page is dairy, egg, and wheat, and we found no discrepancy between the two.
The product page lists two versions of the ingredients side by side: the current labeling and the revised labeling. Because the seller states that you cannot choose which one you receive, we transcribe both.
Current labeling: processed cheese (made in France), egg white, fresh cream, milk, sugar, sweetened egg yolk, egg, wheat flour, cornstarch, natural cheese, rice oil, honey, lemon juice, dried egg white, agar, salt / trehalose, emulsifier, leavening agent, acidulant, pH adjuster, stabilizer (thickening polysaccharides), flavoring
Revised labeling: processed cheese (made in France), egg white, fresh cream, milk, sugar, sweetened egg yolk, egg, wheat flour, invert sugar, natural cheese, cornstarch, rice oil, honey, lemon juice, dried egg white, agar, salt / emulsifier, stabilizer (thickening polysaccharides), leavening agent, acidulant, pH adjuster, flavoring
Comparing the two, the revised labeling no longer lists trehalose and adds invert sugar. The order of the items also differs (Source: Rakuten Ichiba and Amazon product pages, accessed September 30, 2026. The ingredient listings were the same on both sites).
If you have an allergy, please also check the food information label on the product you receive.
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| Point to Check | For This Product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount / Servings | 1 cake (the cake measures about 5.5 wide × 16.5 long × 4.0 high, in cm). No statement of servings found | Rakuten Ichiba and Amazon product pages |
| 2. Storage and Shelf Life | Keep frozen (5 days refrigerated after thawing). The best-before date is shown as 20 days or more when frozen from shipping on Rakuten and 20 days on Amazon, so the listings differ | Rakuten Ichiba and Amazon product pages |
| 3. Ingredients and Allergen Labeling | Egg, wheat, and dairy. There are two versions of the ingredient labeling, current and revised, and you cannot choose which one you receive | Rakuten Ichiba and Amazon product pages |
| 4. Suitable as a Gift? | Stated to be handled by ordering a noshi card to be enclosed. The types of inscriptions could not be confirmed. See the “Suitable as a Gift?” section for details | Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 5. What Reviews Say | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.43 out of 5 (3,039 reviews). The trends are summarized in the “What Public Reviews Say” section below. We read 119 reviews, which does not necessarily reflect the product’s current state | Rakuten customer reviews (accessed September 30, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page states that noshi is handled by ordering the noshi card you want, which is then enclosed. The types of inscriptions are not stated on the product page and could not be confirmed. How noshi cards are handled when you order several cakes could not be confirmed either (Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, accessed September 30, 2026).
- Packaging: It arrives in a rectangular box (about 19.0 wide × 7.5 deep × 6.5 high, in cm). For a carrier bag, a small paper carrier bag is suggested for this product. Details such as whether it costs extra could not be confirmed
- The page states that nothing showing the amount is enclosed. A receipt can reportedly be downloaded after the item has shipped
- Date and time specification: The product name shown on the Rakuten product page includes wording saying that same-day shipping is possible for orders placed by 9 a.m. with a specified date and time
- Message card / name printing: We could not find a statement of support on the product page
- Because it arrives by frozen delivery, checking in advance when the recipient can receive it makes a mix-up less likely
How reviewers used it as a gift is summarized in the “What Public Reviews Say” section below.
What Public Reviews Say
Below, we have organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by theme. The rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and will change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Number of Reviews | Date Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.43 / 5 | 3,039 | September 30, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,957 / 4★ 623 / 3★ 313 / 2★ 91 / 1★ 55 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed September 30, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted October 2025 to September 2026; latest September 2026), 29 reviews filtered to 1★ (55 matched; posted October 2008 to June 2026), and 30 reviews filtered to 2★ (91 matched; posted July 2020 to September 2026), 119 in total. The 1★ and 2★ reviews include many older posts, and the product may have changed since then. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Satisfaction as a gift
About 25 of the 60 reviews in the default order said that it was given on an occasion such as a birthday or Mother’s Day and was well received, or that the reviewer was pleased to receive it.
Light texture and melt-in-the-mouth feel
About 11 of the 60 reviews in the default order mentioned a soft, fluffy texture or a pleasant melt-in-the-mouth feel.
Cheese flavor
About 5 of the 60 reviews in the default order praised the taste or richness of the cheese. However, the same range also includes reviews saying it was lighter than expected, so opinions on the richness differ by taste.
Sweetness and aftertaste
About 4 of the 60 reviews in the default order said it is not too sweet and easy to eat, and that the aftertaste is not heavy.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed September 30, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Weak cheese flavor
About 23 of the 59 one-star and two-star reviews (about 6 of them posted in the last 2 years) said in effect that the cheese flavor and richness were weak, or that it was light and not as rich as they had imagined.
Gap from the level expected based on the name and reputation
About 20 of the 59 one-star and two-star reviews (about 3 of them posted in the last 2 years) said in effect that the reviewer ate it with expectations based on the word “Maboroshi no” in the product name and its reputation, but found the taste quite ordinary.
Size
About 10 of the 59 one-star and two-star reviews (about 1 of them posted in the last 2 years) said that the cake that arrived was smaller than imagined, or did not seem to match its size.
How to check: The size is summarized in the “Amount” row of “Basic Information” in this article, as stated on the product page (about 5.5 wide × 16.5 long × 4.0 high, in cm).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed September 30, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Looking for a cheesecake in a single rectangular cake (about 5.5 × 16.5 × 4.0cm)
- Has time to thaw it in the refrigerator for about 4 hours
- Wants to give it as a gift with a noshi card enclosed
- Has freezer or refrigerator space that fits the box (about 19.0 × 7.5 × 6.5cm)
Who Should Be Careful
- Has an allergy to egg, wheat, or dairy
- Is concerned that there are two versions of the ingredient labeling and you cannot choose which one you receive
- Expects a rich, distinct cheese flavor (reviewers’ impressions differ)
- Wants to be clear before buying about how many servings it makes and the types of noshi inscriptions (this could not be confirmed on the product page)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is September 30, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- One cake is about 5.5 × 16.5 × 4.0cm, and the product page has no statement of how many servings it makes. Check the size in the Basic Information table
- The best-before date is shown as 20 days or more when frozen from shipping on Rakuten and 20 days on Amazon, so the listings differ. After thawing, 5 days refrigerated
- There are two versions of the ingredient labeling, current and revised, and you cannot choose which one you receive. If you have an egg, wheat, or dairy allergy, also check the label on the product you receive
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Comments on taste or quality are summarized from third-party posts cited with their source, and are not Ochinity’s own evaluation. Our approach to writing articles is described in our Editorial Policy.
Information as of: September 30, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “Criollo” (クリオロ) product page, Amazon product page, Rakuten customer reviews
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