Durian is known as the King of Fruits, and you either love or hate it; there is no in between.

The tropical fruit possesses a complex mix of bitterness, sweetness, fragrance and pungent smell. And though you can eat them all year round, there are actually seasons for the durian – where you can find the most variety at very competitive prices.

Otherwise, we actually appreciate durian desserts on regular days. And these are the many ways we can satisfy our cravings for the spiky fruit.

From Taste Better’s Durian Soft Serve Ice Cream (S$3.80++), Mei Heong Yuen Dessert’s Durian Snow Ice (S$5) to House Of Rice Roll and Porridge’s Durian Chee Cheong Fun (S$5.90), here is our take on the 10 Best Durian Desserts in Singapore.

#1 DESSERT FIRST – SIGNATURE DURIAN WAFFLE

WHAT IT IS: Dessert First’s Signature Durian Waffle comprises a piping hot fluffy waffle topped with durian puree, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce drizzle and a handful of almonds.

PRICE: S$9.50++

8 Liang Seah Street
Singapore 189029
Tel: +65 6333 0428
Mon to Thu: 4pm – 1am
Fri: 4pm – 2am
Sat: 1pm – 2am
Sun: 1pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Bugis

Source: Eddangel

#2 HONEYMOON DESSERT – DURIAN PANCAKE

WHAT IT IS: Hong Kong chain store Honeymoon Dessert’s Durian Pancake consists of real durian chunks and freshly whipped cream encased in a greenish pancake. Delicate, smooth and delicious!

PRICE: S$5.10++

#B3-15/16, 2 Orchard Turn
ION Orchard
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6834 4483
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerse

Source: Janel Ku

#3 HOUSE OF RICE ROLL AND PORRIDGE – DURIAN CHEE CHEONG FAN

WHAT IT IS: You would know what the classic chee cheong fun is, but have you ever come across a durian flavoured one? House Of Rice Roll and Porridge’s Durian Chee Cheong Fun is a chewy steamed rice roll treat filled with durian mousse and covered with crushed peanuts.

PRICE: S$5.90

89 Killiney Road
Singapore 239529
Tel: +65 6736 1355
Daily: 7am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

#4 ICE EDGE CAFE – MAO SHAN WANG LAVA CAKE

Ice Edge Cafe’s Mao Shan Wang Lava Cake (S$14.80+) is a decadent dessert for durian lovers. Never in our lives did we ever expect a durian lava cake, so imagine our surprise when we discovered it! Watch the molten mao shan wang flow out of the cake upon slicing it. The lava cake comes with a scoop of gelato (you can choose the flavour).

2 Kovan Rise
Simon Plaza, #01-10
Singapore 548008
Tel: +65 6858 5729
Daily: 11.30am – 11.30pm
Nearest Station: Kovan

#5 J65 – DURIAN PENGAT

WHAT IT IS: J65′s Durian Pengat is delightfully rich and a must-try for all durian lovers. Real durian flesh have been mixed with other sweet condiments and served in a glass bowl. Help yourselves to endless portions at the dessert stand.

PRICE: (Part of dinner buffet)

Sun to Thu: 6pm – 9.30pm / S$55++ per pax
Fri and Sat: 6pm – 10pm / S$60++ per pax

Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore
Lobby Level, 1A Cuscaden Road
Singapore 249176
Tel: +65 6831 4374
Daily: 6.30am to 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Source: Clara Bean

#6 MEI HEONG YUEN DESSERT – DURIAN SNOW ICE

WHAT IT IS: Mei Heong Yuen Dessert specialises in local traditional desserts and one of their must-orders is the fragrant Durian Snow Ice – a mountain of incredibly smooth durian-flavoured snow ice served on a dish, complete with a copious amount of durian sauce.

PRICE: S$5

63-67 Temple Street, Chinatown
Singapore 058611
Tel: +65 6221 1156
Closed on Mondays
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

#7 SINPOPO – DURIAN PUFFS 

WHAT IT IS: Sinpopo’s Durian Puffs are a must-try for durian lovers. Upon digging into it with a spoon, the crisp biscuity exterior broke apart to reveal rich creamy durian pengat encased inside.

PRICE: S$5.90++ for one and S$20++ for four.

458 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427671
Closed on Mondays
Tue to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 12am
Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Dakota

#8 TASTE BETTER – DURIAN SOFT SERVICE ICE CREAM

WHAT IT IS: Taste Better hails from Malaysia and boasts desserts that are worth all the calories. Their Durian Soft Serve Ice Cream uses real exotic tropical fruits, but note that the flavours are based on a rotational basis. We sank our teeth into the ice cold treat and it felt like we were eating an actual durian but with a smoother texture.

P.S. Taste Better’s signature one-bite durian puffs are also damn addictive.

PRICE: S$3.80

#B2-K12, VivoCity
1 Harbourfront Walk
Singapore 098585
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

Source: The Quarters

#9 THE QUARTERS – DURIANCANBOLEH

WHAT IT IS: Located in Icon Village is The Quarters, a cosy cafe that serves a delectable array of mod-sin dishes. The Duriancanboleh – one of their bestsellers – is essentially a durian creme brûlée and is a great example of an Asian-meets-French fusion dish done right.

PRICE: S$8.50++

16 Enggor Street
Singapore 079717
Tel: +65 6834 4174
Mon to Thu: 8am – 10pm
Fri: 8am – 11pm
Sat: 8am – 11pm
Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

Source: Ice Blossom

#10 UDDERS – MAO SHAN WANG ICE CREAM

WHAT IT IS: Udders’ Mao Shang Wang Ice Cream is literally what it is. We love how the ice cream has successfully incorporated the bitterness and sweetness of the King of Fruits. Have it with the signature waffles!

PRICE: S$6.10

155 Thomson Road
Singapore 307608
Tel: +65 6254 6629
Daily: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Novena

#11 8 TARTS N PASTRIES – DURIAN EGG TARTS

WHAT IT IS: Local bakery 8 Tarts N Pastries may have an array of tarts, but it is the Durian Egg Tart that has stolen our hearts forever. The egg tart is infused with premium D24 durian and is one of the most popular items.

PRICE: S$1.60 each

#B1-58, Raffles City Shopping Centre
252 North Bridge Road
Singapore 179103
Tel: +65 6338 6156
Daily: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

Taste Better – Malaysia’s popular One-Bite durian puff is now available in Singapore.

This should be great news for many because durian is such a well-loved tropical fruit and any durian product always gets everyone excited. Fans of Taste Better’s one-bite durian puffs can finally have them here in Singapore without crossing the causeway!

There are currently two places in Singapore where you can get your hands on these awesome one-bite durian puffs – one at VivoCity and one at Punggol Waterway Point.

From now till 13 June 2016, our readers can quote “ladyironchef” to enjoy a 1-for-1 promotion on Taste Better’s 2pcs Durian Puff pack. This simply means you will get 4 durian puffs for the price of 2.

The puffs are a definite treat. If you are a durian enthusiast, the fillings inside these puffs will not disappoint you. The puff is freshly baked daily, soft and fluffy, complementing the durian-rich inner filling very well.

It has no preservative, so recommended to consume same day for best taste.They are your solution to parties and events. Of course, as a casual snack too!

Unlike other durian puffs you usually find in Singapore, be sure to pop this entire puff into your mouth in one bite to experience the unique “exploding” sensation of the puff!

Other than its iconic Durian Puff, Taste Better also offers the puffs in two other flavours – Soursop and Yogurt. The soursop and yogurt ones would be ideal for those who are healthy food eaters .

Another great hit is their Soft Serve Ice Cream . You might wonder what is so special about the soft serve, and this is when you need to know that what makes Taste Better stands out from the others is that the unique taste of their soft serve, which uses real exotic tropical fruit such as durian, dragonfruit, mango, soursop and passion fruit.

The flavours rotate from time to time. If the durian flavour is available, we highly recommend you to try it. It is almost like eating an actual durian, just smoother in texture and ice cold – the perfect combat for Singapore’s hot weather.

As mentioned earlier, remember to quote “ladyironchef” to enjoy a 1-for-1 promotion on Taste Better’s 2pcs Durian Puff pack from now till 13 June 2016.

Taste Better
VivoCity #B2-K12
1 Harbourfront Walk
Singapore 098585
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

Waterway Point #B1-K1
83 Punggol Central
Singapore 828761
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Punggol

This post is brought to you by Taste Better Singapore.