fresh Western-style confectionery
Refers to Western-style sweets that are not baked dry, typically containing cream, fruit, or custard. Examples include sponge cake, cream puffs, and fruit tarts. Contrasts with 生菓子 (なまがし), which are fresh Japanese-style sweets.
See also: 生菓子 (なまがし)
The fresh Western-style sweets at this shop use plenty of fresh cream.
Fresh Western-style confectionery doesn't keep long, so please eat it soon.
Refers to fresh Japanese-style sweets (e.g., mochi, manjū) that are not baked dry. 洋生菓子 specifically denotes Western-style fresh confectionery.
General term for Western-style sweets, including baked goods like cookies and cakes. 洋生菓子 is a subset that emphasizes fresh, cream-based items.
Compound of 洋 (よう, 'Western'), 生 (なま, 'fresh'), and 菓子 (がし, 'confectionery'). The term distinguishes fresh Western-style sweets from baked or dry varieties.