Cafe Rui has the best Nutella tarts in Singapore, hands down. There is no fight, and there are no better contenders.

Trust us when it comes to Nutella tarts because we are so particular about our Nutella desserts and we’ve tried so many Nutella tarts over the years that we know what a good one should be. And Cafe Rui has nailed it, making them our go-to home baker whenever our cravings for Nutella tarts kicks in.

Cafe Rui is a small home-based business founded by Jess Puan, a very passionate baker who’s also a mom to two beautiful girls. She started out baking for her daughters, and with that simple hobby, Cafe Rui was born with the humble intention of sharing her bakes.

Today, Jess sees a long waitlist for her famous Nutella tarts and she doesn’t rest on her laurels. She is constantly pushing herself and launching new creations that never fail to impress us.

Cafe Rui’s menu is small but concise, because Jess only wants to serve what she knows is the best that she can present. Being ever strict to herself and always persisting for perfection, Jess puts her heart and soul into every single cookie and tart that Cafe Rui dishes out, and we have never once been disappointed.

Cafe Ruihas the best Nutella tarts in Singapore; every single element is perfect. The tart base is a buttery and crumbly, and she bakes them with only premium French butter, so you know her tarts will never come with that distinct cheap taste that most nutella tart places in Singapore unfortunately offer. The Nutella filling is more than generous, and piped with precision so that every bite of the tart is accompanied with a good ratio of Nutella filling.

And you know what is the most amazing part? Even after opening the tin and the tarts being exposed constantly, the Nutella filling doesn’t harden. This is something that happened to all the Nutella tarts we’ve tried; they don’t hold well and almost always tastes lousy the very next day. We don’t know how Jess did it but her tarts are life-changing.

As if this isn’t good enough, Cafe Rui has a Nutella Biscoff version that is even more kickass and this has truly spoilt our taste buds. We can’t go back to eating any other Nutella tarts. The Nutella Biscoff version is a marriage of two very wonderful ingredients – well, Nutella and Biscoff. The difference lies in the tart base. Biscoff cookies are crushed and mixed into the batter to create the tart, giving it a nice, salty dimension. And the piped Nutella filling is topped with more Biscoff crumbs for a textural variety. Lovely. Very, very addictive. This is our guilty pleasure – any time of the day, any day of the week.

Want more? Yes, we don’t just stop here. Let’s just make our calories worth while. Cafe Rui has a fabulous selection of butter cookies too and no, we are not going to talk about their regular butter cookies. Because while they are good, what’s even better and life-changing is the Truffle Cheese Butter Cookie. Holy, we don’t know what Jess did here but these are SO. DAMN. GOOD.

Extremely melty in texture, these Truffle Cheese Butter Cookies are like little bites of heaven. A variety of hard cheese is used to create the dimensional cheese flavour, and quality truffle oil is used lavishly to elevate the taste of the batter. The end result is a savoury cookie that is quite unlike any other, and you will never be able to stop at just one piece. This is one of the best butter cookies that we’ve ever had.

Do support this passionate home baker for she is truly talented and she bakes with her heart. We are ardent fans of her Nutella tarts and now, her butter cookies too. The long waiting time is worth it.

To say no to something as decadent and as addictive as Nutella would be almost deemed a crime—in our books anyway.

Whether you choose to have it spread over toast in the morning, in a milkshake to pair with your burger or simply on its own using nought but the tip of your fingers, Nutella is something we all love. Singaporeans are huge fans of the stuff, and it’s evident in the number of ways it’s applied in desserts.

In need of some of a sinful treat laced with chocolatey, hazelnut goodness? Here is our list of 14 of the best Nutella desserts that you can find in Singapore.

Photo Credit: Twofatkids 

BENJAMIN BROWNS – NUTELLA BANANA OVER THE TOP MILKSHAKE 

Benjamin Browns is famous for their over-the-top milkshakes which are essentially delicious, creamy milkshakes that are topped with an abundance of sweet treats. Their Nutella Banana Over The Top Milkshake features a thick Nutella concoction that’s smothered in chocolate wafers, whipped cream, pretzels, banana, Nutella and for good measure, more chocolate sauce.

#01-20/21 Forum Shopping Centre
583 Orchard Road
Singapore 238884
Tel: +65 6887 4117
Sun to Thu: 10.30am – 9pm
Fri to Sat: 10.30am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

BUTTER STUDIO – SEA SALT NUTELLA TART 

Butter Studio is well known for selling some of the best cupcakes and tarts around. One of their bestsellers would be their decadent Sea-Salt Nutella Tarts which are the perfect combination of salty, sweet and richness.

147 Jalan Besar
Singapore 208865
Tel: +65 6294 7115
Sun to Thu: 10.30am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 10.30am – 12am
Nearest Station: Farrer Park/Lavender

Photo Credit: Cake Spade 

CAKE SPADE – NUTELLA CHEESECAKE COOKIE TART SLICES 

Cake Spade is well known for their beautifully designed, glorious desserts that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Their Nutella Cheesecake Cookie Tart Slices are great for cheesecake lovers, and we love how rich and creamy each slice is.

1 Tras Link #01-06,
Orchid Hotel
Singapore 078867
Tel: +65 6444 9672
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9pm
Fri to Sat: 12pm – 10.30am
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

Photo Credit: Chulop

CHULOP – NUTELLA CHEESE TART 

Chulop is owned by a sweet Muslim family that serves up Muslim-friendly desserts. Their Nutella Cheese Tart is the perfect treat for anyone who loves cheese and Nutella. We also love how generous the portions are!

#01-93, 430 Upper Changi Road
Singapore 487048
Tel: +65 8498 2486
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 8pm
Fri: 3pm – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 1pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Tanah Merah

Photo Credit: Comestivel Desserts 

COSMETIVEL DESSERTS – NUTELLA CHEESECAKE

Tucked away in Haji Lane is Comesetivel Desserts. They sell an array of delicious desserts to satisfy any sweet tooth. Their Nutella Cheesecake is a rich, decadent slice of heaven that we were not able to stop chowing down on. Did we regret it after? Not one bit.

31 Arab Street
Singapore 177930
Tue to Fri: 10am – 8pm
Sat: 10am – 9pm Sun: 10am – 7pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Bugis

DOUBLE SCOOPS – NUTELLA THICK TOAST 

You have not tasted pure joy until you’ve had thick, crispy toast smothered in a generous amount of Nutella sauce and topped with a delicious scoop of ice cream. Over at Double Scoops, they have just that and boy was it perfect.

Block 266A Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 #01-627
Singapore 561226
Tel: +65 6452 0208
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

Photo Credit: mysweetlittletooth

DRURY LANE –  CRÈME BRÛLÉE FRENCH TOAST WITH NUTELLA 

Inspired by the nursery rhyme, Muffin Man, Drury Lane is a beautiful cafe that offers a wide range of desserts. If you love french toast, you should definitely try out their Crème Brûlée French Toast With Nutella which consists of thick slices of french toast smeared (and stuffed) with Nutella.

94 Tanjong Pagar Road
Singapore 088515
Tel: +65 6222 6698
Mon, Wed & Thu: 9am – 8.30pm
Fri: 9am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

Photo Credit: Fluff Bakery

FLUFF BAKERY – NUTELLA RED VELVET CUPCAKE

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Jalan Pisang, Fluff Bakery is a Halal artisanal bakery that serves delicious homemade cakes and interesting local fusion cupcake flavours. Lovers of red velvet and Nutella cupcakes can now have the best of both worlds with Fluff Bakery’s Nutella Red Velvet Cupcake.

The moist and fluffy cupcake is topped with mildly sweet cream cheese frosting and it is generously filled with Nutella that simply oozes out upon a slight cut, which gives it an added flavour dimension.

12 Jalan Pisang
Singapore 199079
Tues to Sat: 12pm – 7.30pm
(Closed on Sundays & Mondays)
Nearest Station: Bugis

DA PAOLO GASTRONOMIA – N CAKE

Made with the famous chocolate hazelnut spread, Da Paolo Gastronomia’s N Cake is definitely a showstopper on its own. The decadent freshly made chocolate cake comes with rich chocolate fudge and topped with crunchy chocolate pearls that add a great textural variety.

Together with the rich layers of Nutella fudge and moist cake, this drool-inducing dessert is definitely worth the calories.

501 Bukit Timah Road
Cluny Court, #01-01
Singapore 259760
Tel: +65 6468 7010
Mon to Sun: 7.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens

*Multiple outlets islandwide

LITTLE DINER – STUFFED SUPER CEREAL-CRUSTED FRENCH TOAST

Nutella, Nutella and more Nutella in Little Diner‘s version of stuffed French Toast which is served during weekend brunch. At S$16.50, this is a notch above your usual French Toast. Thick brioche with a crunchy cereal crust, lavishly stuffed with everyone’s favourite hazelnut spread, topped with fried bananas and drenched with chocolate sauce. What’s a better word than ‘heavenly’?

789 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 269763
Tel: +65 6466 4088
Tue to Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Sixth Avenue

MOOSH SOFTSERVE – NUTELLA BROWNIE CHEESECAKE

With the killer heatwave in sunny Singapore, it is no doubt that ice cream is the go-to dessert to get some relief from the heat. At Moosh Softserve, you are treated to generous servings of soft serve at really affordable prices.

One of their best sellers is the Nutella Brownie Cheesecake, which features a smooth and chocolatey Nutella fudge ice cream, chewy brownie crumbs finished with a drizzle of chocolate malt.

44 Haji Lane
Singapore 189237
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 8pm
Fri to Sun: 12pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

Photo Credit: Ô Comptoir – SG

Ô COMPTOIR – NUTELLA MAKI CREPES

Well known for their extensive selection of French crepes and galettes, Ô Comptoir is a modern and aesthetically pleasing restaurant that serves a stellar array of French delights.

Their Nutella Maki Crepes is cutely shaped to resemble the Japanese makis and a bite into one allows you to see the layers of the crepe neatly aligned in folds, each brushed with a generous amount of warm Nutella goodness.

Circular Road
Singapore 049433
Tel: +65 6534 7645
Mon & Tues: 11am – 12am
Wed & Thu: 11am – 1am
Fri & Sat: 11am – 2am
Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

Photo Credit: River Ash Bakery

RIVER ASH BAKERY – CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT NUTELLA TART

Established in 2017, River Ash Bakery is one of Singapore’s top bakeries well known for their lovely made-to-order cakes. Boasting an eye-pleasing and tasty gastronomic adventure, they are the perfect centrepieces to brighten up any themed birthday parties.

Apart from their signature cakes, their cute and mini tarts are perfect for any grazing tables and we recommend trying their Chocolate Hazelnut Nutella Tart, which features a tasty mini tart filled with light Nutella cream and topped with hazelnut chips and Nutella drizzle.

183 Jalan Pelikat #B1-28
The Promenade @ Pelikat
Singapore 537643
Tel: +65 9190 2432
Tues to Sat: 10am – 7pm
Sun: 10am – 6pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Kovan

Photo Credit: Twelve Cupcakes

TWELVE CUPCAKES – NUTELLA CUPCAKES

Twelve Cupcakes opened its doors in 2011 and has since become a household name that is well known for serving freshly baked cupcakes that are handmade from scratch daily. Satisfy your sweet-tooth cravings with some of their pretty cupcakes that are made using quality ingredients crafted to suit the local taste buds.

Chocolate lovers should definitely try their Nutella Cupcake, which comes moist and fluffy, topped with a rich and creamy frosting that is not too overwhelming on the palate.

53 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, #B2-27
Singapore 569933
Mon to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

*Multiple outlets islandwide

Do a quick Google search on chocolates and you will probably find Wimbly Lu either on that list or topping it. Known for their array of chocolate desserts, ice cream and waffles, Wimbly Lu first started off in a quaint neighbourhood of Jalan Riang and now has 2 other outlets in the heartlands of Singapore.

Located just a few doors away from Chye Seng Huat Hardware Coffee, the outlet at Tyrwhitt Road is definitely more accessible as compared to the one at Jalan Riang and the café boasts a cosy decorum that has been remodelled from an old shophouse.

We headed down on a rainy Friday afternoon to seek refuge from the rain as well as to indulge in some sweet treats, to which we were not disappointed.

Once we stepped into the café, our eyes were immediately fixated on the display of lovely chocolates and cakes, which definitely got us drooling then.

Retro lamps, mirrors, and dim lightings lend a casual yet modern charm to the place and we couldn’t wait to try the beautiful desserts that they have.

We got ourselves 2 desserts to share and the first that came up was the Jey’s Nutella Pie (S$6++). Filled with a silky smooth Nutella spread across a soft hazelnut crust, this wonderful dessert slides easily down your fork and every bite you take bursts with rich and creamy Nutella goodness that simply melts in your mouth.

Next came Clare’s Sticky Date Pudding (S$5++), which is essentially a moist sponge cake made with finely chopped dates drenched in a sweet toffee sauce and served warm.

A bite into the soft sponge cake filled with toffee sauce makes you feel as if there is a marriage of flavours happening in your mouth–the sweet toffee sauce complemented the fluffy sponge cake without being too overly decadent.

Wimbly Lu
166, Tyrwhitt Road
Singapore 207570
Tel: +65 6291 8138
Mon, Wed & Thurs: 12pm – 10.30pm
Fri: 12pm – 11pm
Sat: 9am – 11pm
Sun: 9am – 10.30pm
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Nearest Station: Bendemeer

*Multiple outlets islandwide

Situated along Haji Lane, Moosh Softserve is the latest addition to the hipster street. Primarily serving soft serve (for takeaways only), this Muslim-owned soft serve shop currently has six flavours including classic flavours such as Strawberry and Blueberry.

Besides the classics, Moosh Softserve also offers unique dessert-inspired flavours such as Apple Crumble, S’mores, and the popular Ondeh Ondeh.

If you are looking for some refreshing sweet treats to cool off in the sweltering heat, Moosh Softserve is where you should head for.

The Ondeh Ondeh soft serve (Regular: S$4.50 / Large: S$6.90) features a gula melaka soft serve base, lined with pandan sauce and topped with desiccated coconut, coconut flakes and even more pandan sauce. Despite all the different elements added, the soft serve was extremely silky and creamy without being too sweet.

The Nutella Brownies Cheesecake Soft Serve (Regular: S$4.50 / Large: S$6.90) comes with a generous swirl of Nutella soft serve, topped with rich chocolate sauce and chocolate malt, and sprinkled with brownie crumbs. This was simply chocolate heaven in a cup, what more could we ask for?

Moosh Softserve offers pretty interesting and unique flavours that are neither overly dense nor overwhelmingly sweet. Conveniently located at Haji Lane, this is definitely a place to check out during afternoon shopping trips for a quick sweet fix.

Moosh Softserve
44 Haji Lane
Singapore 189237
Mon to Thurs: 12am – 8pm
Fri to Sun: 12am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

Bakery-cum-café Délifrance – a leading pioneer of artisanal French pastries – is a reputable household name in Singapore that everyone knows.

Just when you thought their French Butter Croissant is all to love, wait till you find out about what they have up their sleeves lately!

The renowned brand recently launched a series of gourmet Halal-certified mini flavour bursting croissants, and they are available in the following flavours – Cookie Butter, Hazel O’tella, P’Nut Lava and Salted Egg.

These handcrafted croissants are baked fresh daily, and each sweet treat is stuffed with generous amounts of fillings so that it bursts with flavour with every bite.

From now till 19 June 2016, all of you are entitled to a complimentary croissant with every three pieces purchased. All you have to do is to simply share this blog post on your Facebook, flash it to the Délifrance’s staff.

Délifrance’s talented pastry team has successfully integrated flavours that we all love into their authentic French croissants; the end result is a series of delightful snacks that can be eaten at any time of the day.

These palm-size treats are ideal for quick-fix breakfasts, snacks to be served at events, or any time you need some happy food to brighten your day!

Each croissant at Délifrance is prepared with painstaking craftsmanship; 27 layers have been created to achieve a luscious honeycomb structure. Délifrance takes pride in serving the freshest and tastiest authentic French croissants. This dedication includes importing all the flour and butter used directly from France.

Délifrance’s croissants are characterised by the alternating distinct layers of crustiness and flakiness. The crescent-shaped pastries are crisp on the outside and wonderfully fluffy and buttery inside. This is truly what a good croissant should be like!

Délifrance has added final touches to the croissants by incorporating ingredients with contrasting textures.

The P’Nut Lava croissants are topped with desiccated coconut shreds, and are for those who prefer a rich, creamy sweetness.

Then, there is the Hazel O’tella which are essentially Nutella-filled croissants sprinkled with chopped almond. What’s better than a buttery croissant?

Délifrance’s Nutella-filled croissant, of course! Think savoury butter saltiness coupled with contrasting creamy sweetness from Nutella; the end result is a luscious treat with every bite of the Hazel O’tella.

The Salted Egg croissants made with real salted egg yolk and they are covered in sesame seeds to give it a nice bite while enhancing the saltiness with a subtle hint of fragrance.

The Cookie Butter croissants finished with Biscoff caramelized biscuit crumbs are such sheer delights that really got us cookie lovers swooning. The kids will love this too.

Trust us that one flavour-bursting croissant is not enough!

You would probably expect such high-quality delicacies to be pricey, but these are affordable luxuries at S$2.30 each and S$6 for three.

If you are buying these croissants to go, you need not eat them cold. To restore the cold croissants to its fresh-from-the-oven glorious state, preheat your oven to 170 degrees celsius, then put the croissants in for 30 seconds to warm them up.

It is worth mentioning that the croissants actually do still taste good when left outside in room temperature. But of course, nothing beats a lukewarm croissant oozing the flavours we all love!

This post is brought to you by Délifrance Singapore.

20F Specialty Coffeehouse is a cafe that sits in the Jalan Besar neighbourhood, and is especially cosy with 4 separate sitting areas.

The cafe gets pretty quiet after meal times, so that is the best time to visit if you want to snap some great photos quietly or to read a book in peace with a cuppa. We dived right for the most unique (and popular option) here – Duck & Waffle (S$22), part of their all-day brunch menu.

The duck confit is served alongside fluffy buttermilk waffles, strawberry compote and mixed berries sorbet. It might seem odd to some that sweet and savoury are mixed together, and you will either love it or despise it.

The duck confit itself was very tasty with fork-tender meat on the inside. However, the skin was not crisp at all and the duck was overly oily. We really enjoyed the buttermilk waffles though, as they were fluffy and has a sweet aftertaste.

As for the accompanying strawberry compote, well it was a letdown as it was extremely watered down.

That said, we have also seen many singing praises of the dish, and about how they really liked the contrast of flavours. Each to its own; or maybe, we went on a bad day when the compote wasn’t well prepared.

Thankfully, our slice of Nutella Layered Cake (S$5.50) made up for everything else. The cake was fluffy and the Nutella buttercream was well-balanced without being grossly sweet.

The next time we head back to 20F Specialty Coffeehouse, we hope we would have luck with the popular Matcha Cake! It is perpetually sold out, so do call before you head down to avoid disappointment.

20F Specialty Coffeehouse
20 Foch Road
Singapore 209261
Tel: +65 6291 4940
Mon to Fri: 10am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 12am
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

About the writer:
Cheryl is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She loves a good steak and an even better cuppa. She eats just about anything and everything. In her free time, she regularly starts on sci-fi or fantasy movie marathons.

Living in the heartlands of Singapore does not mean artisanal gelato is inaccessible. Barely a year old, Double Scoops is an artisanal gelato cafe situated right in the heartlands of Ang Mo Kio, offering premium low-fat gelato at very reasonable prices, alongside a plethora of desserts.

Gelato is always a good idea, especially with Singapore’s humidity. Gelato is loved for being a healthier option as opposed to ice cream because of the lower fat content and use of better ingredients.

This humble gelato parlour has won us over with their no-frills concept that focuses on serving quality desserts. From now till 31 March 2016, readers of ladyironchef can flash this post or quote “ladyironchef” to enjoy 50% OFF the 2nd Waffle/ Shibuya Toast (of same value or lower) purchased from Mondays to Fridays.

The cafe takes up one shop space along the row of shophouses and is a cosy and modern space amidst the rustic neighbourhood charm. The interior is minimalistic yet comforting – great for a midday or post-meal hang out spot over sweet treats, coffee and light savoury bites.

We love how the cafe is so ideal for photos. Natural sunlight streams in through the glass panels in the day. Every table is evenly spaced out and nobody will feel intruded. Potted plants are placed sporadically. Light music on the loop. The brick wall makes a great backdrop for our desserts.

Among the many, Double Scoops is indeed the best artisanal gelato cafe in Ang Mo Kio.

LOW-FAT GELATO WITH ONLY 8% FAT

Double Scoops makes their own gelato in-house daily. Smooth and fresh, the flavours are aplenty. Some are on rotational basis, but the mainstays that you totally have to try include Thai Milk Tea, Baileys, Sea Salt Gula Melaka, Orh Nee and Speculoos.

If it is your lucky day, you might have a chance with the limited flavours of Salted Egg Yolk and Matcha Kit Kat.

The gelato are good on their own, and can be served in cups or cones. But to up the game, we say go for the waffles and thick toast with ice cream. Double Scoops – but of course, right? No pun intended.

FUN DRINKS

Your regular selection of coffee is available, starting from S$4. Brewed tea ranges from Chamomile to Peppermint. But for some fun, we suggest going right for a Soda Float (S$4.50) or an Ice Cream Shake (S$6 with a choice of 2 scoops).

An Ice Cream Shake is a great to-go option if you are in a little rush to sit down for a scoop of gelato. Talk about best summer treats!

SHIBUYA TOASTS

Everyone’s no stranger to thick toasts, yes? We love ours topped off with ice cream. Double Scoops offers two choices – a classic Shibuya Honey Toast (S$10) and a Nutella Banana Toast (S$11), each with one scoop of gelato of choice.

While honey toasts are evergreen, it was the Nutella one that tugged our heartstrings. But of course, right? Nutella is always wonderful, especially when lavishly drizzled over a thick toast alongside smooth, premium gelato. We had ours with a scoop of Earl Grey Lavender ice cream and the fragrance sure balanced out the sweetness of the dessert.

We do recommend sharing the toast as the serving is really generous!

WAFFLE SELECTIONS

You can have both Charcoal Waffle (S$5.50) and Classic Waffle (S$3.60) here.

With the rise of sexy black desserts, we were initially more drawn to the former. However, we actually preferred the batter on the classic waffle as it was fluffier and more fragrant, with a nice crisp exterior.

That is not to say that the charcoal waffle option is to be overlooked though. If you want something more interestingly-flavoured, this is it. Accompanied with a beautiful rich valrhona white chocolate ganache sauce, the charcoal waffle is also jazzed up with crunchy maple pecan granola and strawberry bits.

You can choose to top up your waffles with a single, double or triple scoop (S$3.30, S$5.80, S$8.80 respectively) of gelato. The more the merrier, of course!

You can also top-up for caramelised bananas and popcorn alongside your gelato. The caramelised bananas were torched well and added a nice textural variation to the classic waffles and ice cream dish.

A premium gelato flavour that we enjoyed our waffles with is the Bailey’s flavour. We have had many Bailey’s ice cream and gelato in our lives, and this by far, took first place for us. The flavour and texture were just right, and the alcohol was generous yet did not overpower.

CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE

Need cake?

The Chocolate Lava Cake here at Double Scoops is pretty decent. It comes with a drizzle of raspberry sauce and your pick of gelato. This is best eaten immediately for the nice mixture of warm chocolate fudge and cold ice cream, and when your lava still flows.

GELATO FLOWER POT

The Gelato Flower Pot here may be nothing to shout about, but your kids are definitely going to love it. Your gelato of choice is packed into a mini plastic ‘flower pot’ and topped off with bits of crushed oreo and served with gummy worms.

We like the thoughtful touches of a plastic ‘spade’ spoon and garnishing of a herb as the ‘leaves’ of the plant.

50% OFF DESSERTS AT DOUBLE SCOOPS

From now till 31 March 2016, readers of ladyironchef can flash this post or quote “ladyironchef” to enjoy 50% OFF the 2nd Waffle/ Shibuya Toast (of same value or lower) purchased from Mondays to Fridays.

Double Scoops
Block 226A Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 #01-627
Singapore 561226
Tel: +65 6452 0208
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

This post is brought to you by Double Scoops.

Nutella is one of the best and most decadent food spreads in the world. Everyone knows what huge fans we are, and thank God there are countless restaurants and cafes in Singapore that incorporate this delicious hazelnut chocolate spread into their desserts; nobody can resist a mouth-watering Nutella dessert!

The beautiful combination of hazelnut and chocolate is magical and Nutella is extremely versatile as it can go with just about anything! Be it a Nutella cake, Nutella ice cream or even Nutella french toast – we love them all, and will have them all!

Are you excited already? Because we are about to share the best Nutella desserts you can find in Singapore.

#1 BUTTER STUDIO – SEA SALT NUTELLA TART

Butter Studio is known to serve some of the best cupcakes and tarts you can find in Singapore. Besides their gorgeous cupcakes that tastes just as good as they look, their decadent tarts are a must-try too! The Sea-Salt Nutella Tart is a delight; think of it as the perfect combination of salty, sweet and richness.

147 Jalan Besar
Singapore 208865
Tel: +65 6294 7115
Sun to Thu: 10.30am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 10.30am – 12midnight
Nearest Station: Farrer Park/Lavender

#2 CAKE SPADE – NUTELLA FUDGE CRUMBLE

Sandwiched between the buttery crusts is a sinful layer of Nutella fudge that we cannot get enough of. Have it with a scoop of ice cream for an extra dosage of happiness. The ice cream cuts out the overwhelming taste of Nutella for those who dislike their desserts to be too sweet. However, if you are a big fan of Nutella, you can go right in and dig into the Nutella Fudge Crumble without the ice cream.

1 Tras Link #01-06
Orchid Hotel
Singapore 078867
Tel: +65 6444 9672
Mon to Thurs: 12pm – 9am
Fri to Sat: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

#3 CLUB STREET SOCIAL – NUTELLA BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING

The bread and butter pudding comes with a generous drizzle of Nutella sauce all over the pudding, and the added scoop of ice cream on the top was the perfect addition to finish off the dish.

5 Gemmill Lane, off Club Street
Singapore 069261
Tel: +65 6225 5043
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10.30pm
Sat: 9am – 10.30pm
Sun: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown/Raffles Place

#4 COMESTIVAL DESSERTS – NUTELLA CHEESECAKE

This Halal-certified cafe is a winner for everybody, especially for people living in the East who have easy access to this hidden gem. Specialising in tarts and cheesecakes, the Nutella Cheesecake is surely a sight to behold. Generously slathered on top of the perfectly-baked cheesecake, the Nutella fudge is nothing short of decadent, and it complements the rich cheesecake underneath so well.

55 Siglap Road
#B1-11/12 Siglap Centre Singapore 455871
Tel: +65 9859 6214
Wed to Sun: 12pm – 7pm
Nearest Station: Kembangan

#5 DOUBLE SCOOPS – NUTELLA THICK TOAST

Nutella is always wonderful, especially when lavishly drizzled over a thick toast alongside smooth, premium gelato. We had the Nutella Banana Toast (S$11) with a scoop of Earl Grey Lavender ice cream and the fragrance sure balanced out the sweetness of the dessert.

Block 226A Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 #01-627
Singapore 561226
Tel: +65 6452 0208
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

#6 DRURY LANE – NUTELLA CHOCOLATE TART

Inspired by the nursery rhyme, Muffin Man, Drury Lane is a beautiful cafe that offers a wide array of desserts. The Nutella Chocolate Tart (S$4) and Nutella Smores Muffin are both so good that they are sure to impress any chocolate or Nutella fans out there. They are better for sharing, by the way. Unless you do not mind a sugar overdose.

94 Tanjong Pagar Road
Singapore 088515
Tel: +65 6222 6698
Mon, Wed & Thu: 9am to 8.30pm
Fri: 9am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

#7 GASTRONOMIA – N CAKE

Gastronomia might be pricey for its takeaway products but we say that their N Cake (S$9) is worth every penny as you get a huge 200g size per serving. Chocolate balls that are used to top off on the cake are a great addition for a textural variety. Together with the rich layers of Nutella fudge and moist cake, this is good to share between two people.

290 Orchard Road
#B1-K8 Paragon
Singapore 238859
Tel: +65 6738 1462
Daily: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard/Somerset

#8 LITTLE DINER – NUTELLA FRENCH TOAST

Named the Stuffed Super Cereal-Crusted French Toast (S$16.50), Little Diner’s amazing-looking (and tasting) french toast is only served during weekend brunch. The reason why it is so worth it to make a trip down for this is simple – sheer Nutella goodness. It is every Nutella enthusiast’s dream to have a well-made french toast stuffed generously with Nutella and topped off with fried bananas and chocolate sauce.

789 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 269763
Tel: +65 6466 4088
Tue to Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village/Botanic Gardens

#9 SINPOPO – NUTELLA TART

The highly acclaimed Nutella Tart with Ice Cream (S$8.90) – an original creation by the Awfully Chocolate Group – consists of rich pure Nutella filling with Nutella glaze over an oreo biscuit crumb-based tart. You can get this at EwF, Everything With Fries and Sinpopo.

458 Joo Chiat Rd
Singapore 427671
Tel: +65 6345 5034
Tue to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Dakota

Here are 9 Easy Nutella Recipes you can try at home. Think Nutella Mug Cakes, Nutella Brownies, Nutella S’mores – all of these can be prepared with minimal effort and the simplest of ingredients.

EwF by Everything With Fries has changed our perceptions of fast-food concepts forever. It is common to assume that fast food – especially burgers – will be lacklustre. And boy, were we totally wrong!

EwF by Everything with Fries currently has two outlets at Bugis Junction and Orchard Central and it serves scrumptious gourmet burgers prepared with fresh meats, and the fluffy buns are all made from scratch. Fries lovers are also in for a treat. Well, because it is Everything with Fries, right? Five irresistible flavours of fries – Sour Cream and Onion, Barbeque, Curry, Garlic, and Truffle - await you!

Besides the delicious burgers and fries, EwF’s menu also features sinfully tasty side orders, drool-worthy desserts and a variety of hot and cold drinks. Prices at EwF are extremely budget-friendly, especially when the portions are more than substantial. A mouthwatering burger combo (inclusive of a burger, fries and beverage of your choice) starts from an affordable S$11.90.

From now till 30 Sep 15, quote ‘Ladyironchef’ to receive a complimentary meal upsize when you order any burger set at EwF by Everything with Fries in Bugis Junction.

Thanks to EwF by Everything with Fries, gourmet quality burgers are now made accessible to those with financial and/or time constraints. Indeed, we were surprised by how their decadent ala carte burgers start from a reasonably low price of S$8.90. There is an optional add-on of S$3 to complete your meal with fries and drinks!

As the brand name suggests, EwF is famous for their amazing fries. Priced at S$4.90 per portion, you can choose from the following four flavours – Sour Cream and Onion, Barbeque, Curry and Garlic. The Truffle option is S$5.90.

Deep-fried to perfection with crisp exteriors and fluffy insides, we found ourselves having no problems devouring countless helpings of these addictive piping hot fries. Our absolute favourite is Sour Cream and Onion; what about you?

EwF is so confident of their signature Har Jeong Kai Chicken Wings (S$6.90) that they have proclaimed them to be the ‘Best Wings in the World’. For non-locals, Har Jeong Kai is a popular Singaporean dish of fried chicken wings marinated with fermented shrimp paste. The crispy, fragrant and juicy wings are served with a sambal chilli dip. We were sold upon sinking our teeth into the sizzling wings, and you have no clue how we always crave for them.

EwF’s culinary interpretations with Har Jeong Kai have extended to their burgers. You would want to hear this – the Har Jeong Kai Burger (S$8.90/ala-carte, S$11.90/meal) features a succulent prawn paste chicken leg sandwiched between two delicate handmade sesame buns, then topped with mayonnaise.

Everything With Fries is the first restaurant in Singapore to create Har Cheong Kai and it has gained a legion of fans since its first appearance in its flagship store at Holland Village and we are unabashedly one of them. Do we even need to justify?

Besides the best-selling Har Jeong Kai Burger, there are also a few other Asian-inspired burger inventions at EwF, such as the semi-spicy Tandoori Chicken Burger (S$8.90/ala-carte, S$11.90/meal) and Hainanese Pork Chop Burger (S$8.90/ala-carte, S$11.90/meal).

The former has been a longstanding favourite among its regulars, while the latter is a relatively new dish that has been no less popular. We like that that it is topped off with a sunny side-up, because simple goodness like this always works.

If none of these unique burgers appeal to you, opt for their classic beef burgers. Those with bigger appetites should order the Double Decker (S$11.90/ala-carte, S$14.90/meal), which is essentially a juicy double patty beef burger stuffed with melting cheese and other goodness. It is worth mentioning that despite being a fast food restaurant, the buns and sauces are all handmade.

On to the sweets. We always save some space for desserts, yes?

EwF is not just a destination for burgers, or fries for that matter. Their desserts are so impressive that we dare say they are truly worth the extra calories. The highly acclaimed Nutella Tart with Ice Cream (S$8.90) – another original creation by Everything With Fries – consists of rich pure Nutella filling with Nutella glaze over an oreo biscuit crumb-based tart, still tasted as good as the ones we had in yesteryears. Yipe, we have been fans since Day One.

The Browned Butter Sugee Cake (S$6.90) is an interesting adaptation of the local brown sugar sponge cake. Light and with a surprising crisp texture on the top, the sweet slice of cake is covered with almond streusels and coated in browned butter fudge. It is a definite must-try, and we actually found ourselves caught in between this and the Nutella Tart. Can we just have the best of both worlds? You won’t judge us, right?

Last but not least, the Nutella Crepe (S$6.90) is an exclusive treat to EwF. A millefeuille-like nutella pastry with twenty alternating layers of paper-thin chocolate crepes and nutella cream filling, this is not as decadent as Nutella Tart, so if you still want your Nutella fix, this makes a great alternative.

Need more to satisfy that nutella obsession of yours? Indulge further with a cup of Hot Nutella (S$5.90/regular, S$6.90/large).

Otherwise, we say give the Katong Jelly (S$4.50) a go! It is a concoction of pink lemonade and fresh agar-agar jelly that are made and “grated” in-house daily.

For the uninitiated, Katong Jelly is a long-lost Katong drink which disappeared from Singapore about 20 years ago. The good people at Everything With Fries wanted to bring back the nostalgic taste of Katong so they went on a quest around the neighbourhood to ask the old residents about the drink.

As mentioned earlier, from now till 30 Sep 15, quote ‘Ladyironchef’ to receive a complimentary meal upsize when you order any burger set at EwF by Everything with Fries in Bugis Junction.

EwF by Everything With Fries
200 Victoria Street
#04-05, Bugis Junction
Singapore 188021
Tel: +65 6338 0135
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

This post is brought to you by Everything With Fries.

If you do not know what Nutella is, well, you have not truly lived. This hazelnut chocolate spread, or simply put, chocolate heaven in a jar is often a breakfast staple amongst many. Slather it on your slice of bread, add it into your dosage of coffee in the morning, or even throw in a dollop while preparing your milkshake – tons of ways which this glorious ingredient can be a part of your everyday life.

In our efforts to tickle your taste buds further, we have come up with a few recipes that are easy peasy. Think Nutella Mug Cakes, Nutella Brownies, Nutella S’mores – all of these can be prepared with minimal effort and the simplest of ingredients.

Tempted to try? You have to read on to find out what the 9 Easy Nutella Recipes You Can Try At Home are! Nutella lovers, you have been warned.

#1 NUTELLA OREO COOKIES

Everyone loves Oreo Cookies, but when the decadent Nutella spread marries the combination of the chocolate biscuits and cream filling – it hits all the right notes which will leave you craving for more. And yes, you should totally show this off on Instagram and tell everyone how they have been eating Oreo the boring way. Dunking our Oreo’s into milk will now be a second option.

Ingredients:
Oreo cookies
Nutella spread

Pry open the oreo cookies, and simply spread the Nutella onto the cream filling, then piece the chocolate biscuits back together. Voila! Oreo made better.

#2 NUTELLA BROWNIES 

Nutella Brownies are an easy feat. When done well, it forms a fudgy and cakey texture that will have you falling in love over and over again. We had a ball of fun whipping up this delicious creation, and guess what? This recipe only took us 3 ingredients and 30 minutes to prepare!

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup Nutella
2 Eggs
1/2 Self-raising flour.
Chopped Walnuts (Optional)

Preheat the oven at 180 Degree Celsius. Mix all the ingredients together till smooth, and pour the mixture into a baking dish that is lightly brushed with oil/ butter. Sprinkle chopped walnuts on the batter, then put to bake for around 20-25 minutes. Allow it to cool before serving.

#3 NUTELLA MUG CAKES

Surprise, surprise! These gorgeous no-bake mug cakes only took us 5 minutes to assemble. Best part? Every bite was packed with a resounding burst of flavours. Serve them with marshmallows, or you can even top it with your favourite fruits. Granted, this mother of all Nutella recipes is the first you should get your hands on.

Ingredients:
4 tablespoons Self-raising flour
1 egg
3 tablespoons Nutella
2 tablespoons Milk
3 tablespoons Vegetable/ olive oil.
Icing sugar (optional)

Combine the ingredients together and mix until smooth. Pour the mixture into a mug (choose a pretty one if you are intending to take a hundred photos of it!), then pop it into the microwave oven for approximately 2 minutes on ‘high’. Sprinkle some icing sugar for a finishing touch.

#4 NUTELLA POPSICLES 

Nutella Popsicles can be made with a grand total of two ingredients, and we love how they resemble our childhood favourite PaddlePops! This snack is a crowd-pleaser among children and also serves as a fuss-free dessert for anyone who has a sweet tooth.

Ingredients:
1 cup Milk
1/3 cup Nutella

Mix the Nutella and milk together until the Nutella has completely melted. It would be easier if you heat your milk up a little before mixing the Nutella in. Then, simply pour the mixture into your popsicle moulds. Freeze for around 3 hours before serving.

#5 NUTELLA S’MORES

S’mores are essentially dessert sandwiches made of two graham crackers, melted marshmallows and a chocolate spread of your choice. But of course, being the huge Nutella fans we are, we decided to create our own rendition of the dessert with a Nutella spread. Why not, right?

Ingredients:
1 Marshmallow
2 Graham Biscuits (Or just any biscuits of your choice)
Nutella Spread

Sit the marshmallow on one side of the graham biscuit and pop it in the oven for around 5 to 10 minutes at 120 Degree Celsius. In the meantime, spread the Nutella on the other side of the biscuit. Once the marshmallow has melted, take the graham biscuit out of the oven and piece the two biscuits together. Best served hot.

#6 NUTELLA FUDGE 

This rich and creamy dessert is definitely the most sinful one of the lot (you will soon find out from the ingredients list), but that did not deter us from experimenting with the recipe. These gorgeous Nutella Fudge got our taste buds tickling with excitement, and yes, you need to try it too. Forget about calories; they don’t count when we are partying with Nutella.

Recipe:
1 cup Nutella
2 sticks Butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon Salt
3/4 cup diced Walnut (optional)

Line a baking pan with Aluminium Foil. Melt the Nutella and butter together in a bowl – you may want to seek some help from the microwave oven to do so. Continue stirring the mixture until it smoothens out. Add in the rest of the ingredients, and stir them together until the mixture thickens. Pour the concoction into the baking pan while smoothing the top. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, and cut them up to your desired size before serving.

#7 NUTELLA COFFEE MILKSHAKE

Nutella Coffee Milkshake is probably the most decadent dessert drink to serve at a house party. Or it can simply be a sweet treat, because we do not exactly need a reason to reward ourselves. It requires the use of everyday ingredients which you can easily get from any supermarket – no more excuses to not make them!

Ingredients:
2 scoops of Vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup Coffee
2 tablespoon Nutella

Pour all ingredients into a blender and blend – yes, that is all you need to do!

#8 NUTELLA ICE CREAM

Nutella Ice Cream? Well, yes please! This scores as a comfort food for many, and even though it requires ingredients that are less sought after, we promise that the efforts would be worth it.

Ingredients:
1 cup Nutella
1 cup Condensed milk
1 cup Heavy cream / Thick cream

In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with a whisk until it becomes stiff – to the point where the cream would not topple even when you flip the mixing bowl upside down. Add in the Nutella and condensed milk and continue beating the mixture until it becomes stiff again. Freeze it for 5 hours or more before serving.

#9 NUTELLA FRENCH TOAST

French Toasts are incredibly easy to prepare, and the ingredients are very cheap and easy to find – just eggs and bread is all you need. But we like ours jazzed up with Nutella; it will make a splendid breakfast to get you pumped up for the day. Don’t forget to throw in some berries!

Ingredients:
1/2 Eggs
White Bread
Nutella Spread

Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk them until they turn fluffy. Sponge the bread in the egg mixture and fry it till golden brown – the control of fire is important as you would not want the bread to become charred. Lastly, slather your Nutella spread in between the slices of goodness, add your favourite berries, and breakfast is ready!

Here are 10 Nutella Desserts in Singapore that are every Nutella lover’s dream.

If you are clueless about what a Shibuya Toast is, it is basically just a sweeter version of a French toast with a plethora of colourful toppings. Originating from Tokyo itself, the reason why this beautiful thick toast dessert is such a hit in Singapore is simple – they taste as good as they look. Or sometimes even better.

The combination of perfectly buttered and toasted thick toast is decorated with sweet toppings that usually includes maple syrup, various flavours of ice cream or gelato, whipped cream and fruits.

Now, the golden question is – just where do you find the best Shibuya Toasts in Singapore? Read on to find out more.

#1 ASSEMBLY COFFEE

There are many versions and unique renditions of the Shibuya Toast and Assembly Coffee’s Brick Toast (S$12) is one of our favourites. Buttered and toasted cubes of the loaf are nicely crisp on the outside, while still retaining a nice fluffiness on the inside.

It is topped off with vanilla ice cream and comes with a side of greek yogurt and strawberries. The toppings added a nice textural variety to the overall bite and for just S$12, this is definitely one of the cheaper Shibuya Toasts we can find in Singapore.

26 Evans Lodge
Singapore 259367
Tel: +65 6735 5647
Tue to Sun: 8am – 7pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens

#2 DAZZLING CAFE

You would definitely have seen Dazzling Cafe’s insanely pretty range of Shibuya Toasts on all your social media platforms by now and we agree that they are worth the hype. While we might not be big fans of their savoury mains, their desserts were good enough to make us want to return for more. But be warned – the queue can go beyond an hour.

Our favourite has to be the Hazelnut Chocolate Honey Toast (S$19.90). The attention to detail is resounding, the cream that sits atop carefully designed and each cube of toast s filled with hazelnut chocolate – sinful goodness!

15 Stamford Road, #01-85
Capitol Piazza
Singapore 178906
Tel: +65 6384 3310
Daily: 12pm – 10pm
(Nearest Station: City Hall)

#3 DESSERT PROJECT

The Nutella Thick Toast (S$14.90) was a hit with every single one of our tastebuds because you know you can never go wrong when there is Nutella involved.

The thick toast is evenly toasted and the melted chocolate topping was a cherry on top of all the goodness. The toast is served warm, setting a contrasting note with the ice cream that is served generously in two scoops on the side.

22 Havelock Road #01-673
Singapore 160022
Mon, Tue, Thu & Sun: 12pm – 9.30pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
(Closed on Wednesdays)
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru

#4 DOUBLE SCOOPS

Double Scoops offers two choices – a classic Shibuya Honey Toast (S$10) and a Nutella Banana Toast (S$11), each with one scoop of gelato of choice.

While honey toasts are evergreen, it was the Nutella one that tugged our heartstrings. But of course, right? Nutella is always wonderful, especially when lavishly drizzled over a thick toast alongside smooth, premium gelato. We had ours with a scoop of Earl Grey Lavender ice cream and the fragrance sure balanced out the sweetness of the dessert.

Block 226A Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 #01-627
Singapore 561226
Tel: +65 6452 0208
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

#5 LOFT CAFE

Moving on from all the chocolatey renditions, we have Loft Cafe’s Natsu Beri Shibuya Toast (S$11.40) that was an absolute delight for us, and certainly makes a great option for berry lovers.

The added acidity of the fruits was a marvelous complement to the toast, and do not be fooled by this photo because it was actually a gigantic serving! But no worries, because desserts are meant to be shared with lovers.

268A South Bridge Road
Singapore 058817
Tue to Sun: 7.30am – 11pm
Tel: +65 6221 2103
Nearest Station: Chinatown

#6 STATELAND CAFE

TAN (S$14.90) is the name of this good-looking plate of toast at Stateland Cafe. A crowd’s favourite, TAN is essentially a charcoal toast with marshmallow filling, salted caramel and coconut ice cream.

They also have a Matcha Honey Toast (S$14.90), which in our opinion is also as beautiful-looking and delicious as its aforementioned counterpart. Stateland is the place to visit for quirky renditions of the Shibuya Toast.

32 Bali Lane
Singapore 189868
Tel: +65 8715 5475
Mon, Wed, Thu & Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Bugis

#7 WA CAFE

Wa Cafe presents a brilliant Honey Toast with Matcha and Orgura Paste (S$16.50) that is probably the closest you can get to a true blue Japanaese Shibuya Toast in Singapore.

Topped off with a mountain of ingredients, expect to see ice cream, azuki (red bean) and a huge dollop of whipped cream. The overall combination of the different elements weaved into each other really well, and is one version of Shibuya Toast that is most definitely worth every cent (and calorie)!

#B1-51, Chinatown Point
133 New Bridge Road
Singapore 059413
Tel: +65 +65 6444 7646
Daily: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station Chinatown

For more recommendations, read our guide to the best desserts in Singapore.