Fuente: WIPO "dairy products" [Problem] To provide a food item with which it is possible to maintain a good crispy texture of a caramelized portion for a long period of time. [Solution] A surface-baked food item characterized by including a first food item, and a second food item containing an oil or fat, all or a part of the surface of the second food item being covered with a product obtained by heating sugar. Also, the second food item preferably is one or more food items selected from a group of food items comprising chocolates and oil and fat.