Created by Genevieve Lee, runner-up of MasterChef Singapore 2018, Sourbombe Artisanal Bakery started out as a home-based business with an e-commerce website during the pandemic in 2020 and it quickly made waves with its Sourdough Bomboloni—combining sourdough and the Italian ‘bomb’ shaped doughnuts.

Sourbombe Artisanal Bakery is opening their first physical store at Park Mall with a soft launch on 3 July 2021. The official opening date will be on 8 July 2021.

Sourbombe Artisanal Bakery’s 900 sq ft store at Park Mall will have a takeaway kiosk, retail section and a production kitchen that can cater to both online and retail sales. Online pre-orders and group buys will continue for fixed boxes of 9 Sourbombes, with the option of delivery or collection in-store.

You can also choose to visit the store to pick your Sourdough Bomboloni and get some drinks including cold brew coffee, house-made kombucha and dairy-free tea lattes.

Expect a total of 9 sourbombe flavours, including 6 best-selling signatures and 3 limited edition flavours, which will be introduced quarterly based on seasonal ingredients.

Photos credit: Sourbombe Artisanal Bakery

The 6 signature sourbombe flavours include:

• Cinnabombe (plain)
  The OG Sourbombe in full sour glory, dusted with cinnamon and sugar.
• Blueberry & Lemon Thyme
  A fruity summer bombe of lemon cream, blueberry jam and fragrant thyme
• Lavender Lime Mascarpone
  Velvety mascarpone infused with aromatic lavender and bright citrus lime
• Basque Burnt Cheesecake
  Molten lava explosions of cream cheese and blue cheese, the ultimate umami bombe
• Hojicha Caramel
  Fragrant Houjicha cold-steeped in milk and sprinkled with toothsome caramel crunch
• Passionfruit & Caramelised Banana
  A tropical paradise of ambrosial passionfruit mixed with caramelised banana cream

The bakery also has plans to launch a new range of experimental sourdough bakes—including sourdough croissants—later this year. We cannot wait to try them soon!

Sourbombe Artisanal Bakery
Park Mall, 9 Penang Road #02-03
Singapore 238459

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

There are endless dessert choices out there in the world but what is it about the tiramisu that makes those with a sweet tooth go crazy over it?

Perhaps it’s the delicate mousse-like texture that melts so easily on your tongue or maybe it’s the perfect balance of bitter coffee and sweet whipped cream on your taste buds that get you hooked. Whatever reason you are thinking of, one thing is for sure—a good tiramisu can do wonders for your mind, soul and appetite.

If you’re ever craving this Italian dessert and have zero clues where to look, then look no further than to our guide on 17 best tiramisu in Singapore—believe us, they’re worth ruining your diet for.

BELLA PIZZA

An underrated Italian restaurant in Singapore, Bella Pizza at Robertson Quay offers classic Italian dishes such as pizza served in various ways—red, white and folded—and pasta as well.

But Italian pies aside, what you have to try there is their Tiramisu (S$10)—a stellar marriage between mascarpone cheese and coffee.

30 Robertson Quay
#01-14 Riverside View
Tel: +65 6734 0139
Tue to Thu: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 11pm
Fri to Sun: 12pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 11.30pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

Photo credit: Creme Maison Bakery

CREME MAISON

Creme Maison—one of our favourite bakeries in Singapore—has a new Durian Caffé Tiramisu (S$108 for 7″, serves 8 – 10 pax).

Dusted with Belgian cacao powder. the Durian Caffé Tiramisu features velvety smooth mascarpone sabayon layered with an espresso-soaked sponge and a generous layer of pure quality durian flesh.

If you love tiramisu and durian, you will enjoy Creme Maison’s Durian Caffé Tiramisu.

Order the durian tiramisu from Creme Maison’s website.

DA PAOLO GASTRONOMIA

Da Paolo Gastronomia has ready-to-go meals that do not compromise on taste. Besides the eclectic range of pasta, pizza, sandwiches and salads, you should also give their signature Tiramisu a try. It is not cheap, but it is definitely one of the best tiramisu in Singapore.

118 Holland Avenue
#01-06, Raffles Holland V
Singapore 278997
Daily: 8am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

EARLYBIRD CAFE

The Flower Pot Tiramisu (S$8.50) is definitely one dessert that will charm you not just with the looks of it. The smooth cream went well with the sponge fingers and the hint of alcohol gave it a luxurious touch.

17 Jalan Pinang
Singapore 199149
Mon to Thu: 10am – 10pm
Fri: 10am – 11pm
Sat: 9am – 11pm
Sun: 9am – 10pm
Tel: +65 9788 6858
Nearest Station: Bugis

IO ITALIAN OSTERIA

If you’re in the mood for some Italian food but you are stumped on where you can get some authentic plates of pasta and pizzas, we recommend that you check out iO Italian Osteria at HillV2.

The Pistachio Tiramisu (S$14) features chopped pistachio, creamy mascarpone and coffee-infused biscuit. If you love coffee, this dessert is perfect for you as the coffee taste is really strong.

4 Hillview Rise, #02-01
Singapore 667979
Tel: +65 6710 7150
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Hillview

JAMIE’S ITALIAN

Their pies and brownies are popular choices at Jamie’s Italian but the tiramisu with coffee sponge and orange mascarpone comes highly recommended too. This adult version is served with a touch of Kahlua.

1 Harbourfront Walk
#01-165-167 VivoCity
Singapore 098585
Tel: +65 6733 5500
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9pm
Fri: 12pm – 10pm
Sat: 11am – 10pm
Sun: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

MACCHA HOUSE

Presented in a wooden box, Maccha House’s Matcha Tiramisu (S$6) comes with a miniature cup of tea on the side. We enjoyed how the tiramisu was not overwhelmingly sweet so the matcha flavours were able to shine more prominently.

181 Orchard Road
#B1-40 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6636 5830
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

Fri & Sat: 11am – 2am
Nearest Station: Holland Village

PETE’S PLACE

One of the oldest Italian restaurants in Singapore, Pete’s Place at Grand Hyatt Singapore is a hidden gem that radiates an undeniable rustic vibe. Pete’s Place has the best tiramisu (S$16++) in Singapore—hands down; very moist and spongy—just the way it’d set our hearts aflutter.

10 Scotts Road
Grand Hyatt Singapore
Tel: +65 6416 7322
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

PIETRO RISTORANTE ITALIANO

An unassuming Italian restaurant tucked away in a private residential area in Yio Chu Kang, Pietro Ristorante Italiano offer authentic Italian cuisine ranging from pasta to pizza and other mains.

End your meal with their Tiramisu al Pistachio (S$14++)—this one has strong espresso coffee flavours with a subtle hint of nuttiness from the pistachio.

12 Jln Kelulut
Singapore 809030
Tel: +65 6484 5528
Daily: 11am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Buangkok/ Fernvale

POCOLOCO

Made authentically the Italian way, Pocoloco’s Tiramisu (S$7.90) features ladyfinger biscuits soaked in a mixture of espresso and rum, layered with a light and airy mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder.

Surprisingly light with a subtle alcoholic punch that hits you right at the end, this Italian classic honestly ranks high among the many that we’ve tried.

598 Yishun Ring Road, #01-37/38,
Singapore 768698
Tel: +65 8826 1919
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

POULET

Poulet is easily one of the most well-known French casual dining restaurants in Singapore. While you may be there primarily because of their excellent roast chicken, it would be a pity to pass up on the Tiramisu, which is served in a jar.

HarbourFront Walk
#01-175/176/177, VivoCity
Singapore 098585
Tel: +65 6376 9087
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

SOLEPOMODORO

SolePomodoro at Quayside Isle impresses with traditional Italian fare that uses premium ingredients; nobody walks out of the place without trying its wood-fired pizzas baked in their Italian imported wood-fired oven. We were also most impressed with the Tiramisu, which had us licking our spoons clean.

31 Ocean Way
#01-14 Quayside Isle, Sentosa Cove
Singapore 098375
Tel: +65 6339 4778
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

THE 1925 BREWING CO.

The 1925 Brewing Co. is more than just their handcrafted beers—they also have one of the best tiramisus you can find in Singapore too (not kidding). For S$15++, the sweet alcoholic dessert at this local microbrewery comprises Patron Cafe XO, a tequila-based coffee liqueur, and espresso.

261 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427515
Tel: +65 6909 1425
Tue to Sun: 4pm – 1am
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Dakota/Eunos

THE FORAGE CAFE

If you are around the Simpang Bedok area, try the Kahlua Tiramisu (S$8) from The Forage Cafe. Biscuits are directly soaked in the coffee liqueur, so it may be a little strong for those who aren’t used to having alcohol in their desserts.

We loved how light and creamy the marscapone filling was, mellowing out the strong taste of alcohol and providing a pleasant, mildly sweet base to the dessert.

30 Jalan Pari Burong
Singapore 488696
Tue to Sun: 10am – 10pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Simei

THE TIRAMISU HERO

Where else should you be heading for excellent tiramisu but The Tiramisu Hero? Living up to their name, the cafe offers several variations of the Italian dessert, and they are all served in a cute glass jar stamped with the iconic Sir Antonio (S$7.50 onwards).

121 Tyrwhitt Road
Singapore 207548
Tel: +65 6292 5271
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bendemeer

WATERFALL RISTORANTE ITALIANO

Nestled within Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, Waterfall Ristorante Italiano is a Southern Italian trattoria that features handmade pasta and fresh seafood. Although slightly heavier on the price tag as compared to the rest on this list, their tiramisu is absolutely to die for!

22 Orange Grove Road
Garden Wing, Level One, Shangri-la Hotel
Tel: +65 6213 4138
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Stevens

In the real world where life doesn’t always seem to go according to plan, there is little wonder why humans love the idea of magic. With the help of fantasy novels such as Harry Potter and The Hobbit, people are able to break away from daily mundanes and be part of a world that has mystical creatures, powerful wizards and not to mention, create magic.

If getting accepted into Hogwarts is a lifetime dream of yours, then you have to know more about Platform 1094, a wizard-themed cafe along Serangoon Road. Managed by the same team that is behind Fresh Fruits Lab, Platform 1094 is where your wizard dreams come true.

Besides what you can find on their regular menu, the cafe is introducing an all-new Harry Potter-themed English Afternoon Tea at S$55 for 2 pax where you can enjoy a selection of sweets and savouries that are inspired by the Harry Potter series. Think Chocolate Frogs, Owl Hootdoo Macarons and Turkey Bacon Quidditch Quiche. Platform 1094′s wizard-themed afternoon tea is available from Tuesdays to Sundays between 2pm to 6pm (reservations are necessary).

Put on the wizard robe, grab a pointed hat and choose a wand of your liking—a spellbinding session awaits.

A “RIDDIKULUS-LY” FUN PLACE TO UNLEASH YOUR INNER WIZARD

The magic begins once you step foot into Platform 1094.

Every detail at Platform 1094 is taken care of to ensure guests receive the most magical dining experience, from the ambience right down to their food. The rustic cafe is adorned with antiques such as lamps and a swinging chandelier that give the place a warm, orangey lighting. Guests sit on chairs that are designed with a deer (possibly paying tribute to Harry Potter’s Patronus) and dine at wooden tables.

Once you have settled down, it is time to play dress up! Put on your favourite wizard clock, scarf and pointed hat. If you are feeling it, you can even pick up a wand and wear a pair of round spectacles too. Just imagine all the cute pictures you get to take with your squad!

NEW HARRY POTTER-THEMED AFTERNOON TEA SET THAT IS “SIRIUS-LY” GOOD

Behold, the Hagrid’s English Afternoon Tea. Boasting a mixture of savoury and sweet items that are inspired by the fantasy novel, this is one extremely attractive afternoon tea set that will have the Harry Potter fans going crazy for. Just when you think you have seen it all, the tea set also lights up upon a flick of your wand!

Your wizard journey begins with the Bewitching Tuna Sandwich, followed by Potato Slyther-in Bacon with Cheddar Cheese, Avocado Salmon Weasled with Chicken Floss on Edible Magical Ladle and Turkey Bacon Quidditch Quiche.

Well, true Harry Potter fans will definitely be able to pick up familiar names and if you did not, then read those names out loud again!

Each dessert item was meticulously thought of before they are shortlisted to be in included in this tea set and boy, were we impressed by what we saw: the Owl Hootdoo Macarons that looked way too cute for consumption; tantalising Pumpkin Tartlets; Rock Cake served with Cauldron-Brewed Cream Cheese Dip; Rasp-Berry Potter & Mango-Nagall Mousse with its crazy swirls and the iconic Chocolate Frogs.

Of all that we tried, the Pumpkin Tartlets are deserving of a special mention. The creamy pumpkin filling had the right amount of sweetness that was not cloying on the taste buds and we liked how the layer of chocolate ganache on top adds an extra dimension of flavour.

Besides that, Hagrid’s English Afternoon Tea also includes Green Frog Flexi, which is essentially a thirst quenching green tea drink to complement the food.

TOP UP S$6 FOR HARRY POTTER LATTE OR HOT CHOCOLATE WITH GOLDEN SNITCH

For diners who drop by over the weekends, you get to top up S$6 to upgrade your drink to a hot cup of latte that comes with an intricate Harry Potter latte art.

Otherwise, you can also opt for hot chocolate, which comes with a Golden Stitch on top. Being such hardcore Harry Potter fans, you bet we took a million pictures of the cute drinks!

OTHER WIZARD-THEMED DESSERTS TO TRY

Can’t get enough of wizard-themed desserts just like us? There are even more choices from their a la carte menu.

All their desserts have our stamp of approval whether we are talking about taste or aesthetics and we simply cannot wait to head back and try what else the cafe has in store!

Platform 1094′s Harry Potter afternoon tea (S$55 for 2 pax) is available from Tuesdays to Sundays between 2pm to 6pm. Do take note that reservations are necessary.

Platform 1094
1094 Serangoon Road
Singapore 328192
Tel: +65 6204 6003
Tue to Sun: 11am – 10pm
(Afternoon Tea: 2pm – 6pm)
Nearest Station: Boon Keng

This post is brought to you by Platform 1094.

Desserts. We eat them whenever we are angry, bored, happy or sad.

It is true that they make us feel better, even if it is just a temporary relief. But living in the world’s most expensive city means we often have to fork out ridiculous amounts just for a pretty dessert. Well, the good news is – that’s not always the case, as long as you look hard enough. Or know where to look.

Our team has expanded our waistlines just to curate this guide of affordable and delicious sweet treats in Singapore that everyone can seek comfort from without breaking the bank. You are welcome.

We present to you The Ultimate Guide To 30 Awesome Desserts Under S$8 In Singapore.

ALL THE BATTER – THE AVOCADO RHAPSODY SLICE

The Avocado Rhapsody Slice (S$6.50) is made with fresh avocados, cocoa and slathered with rich cream cheese. We could taste all the distinct flavours without the cream cheese overpowering everything else.

17 Jasmine Road
Adelphi Park
Singapore 576585
Tel: +65 8510 6313
Sat & Sun: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

ALL THINGS DELICIOUS – STICKY TOFFEE DATE PUDDING

Sticky date puddings and sticky toffee puddings are basically one of our favourite desserts ever. All Things Delicious on Arab Street does daily fresh bakes of muffins, cakes and more for very affordable prices. The Sticky Toffee Date Pudding (S$6.90) is our personal favourite with generous drizzles of toffee sauce without overwhelming us.

34 Arab St,
Singapore 199733
Tel: +65 6291 4252
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Fri: 8am – 7pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Nicoll Highway

AWFULLY CHOCOLATE – CHOCOLATE GANACHE CUPCAKE

Chocolate cupcakes are a classic but Awfully Chocolate takes it up a notch by producing one of the densest and decadent ganache cupcakes (S$6.90) ever. The cake itself is soft and moist and it has dark chocolate fudge at the bottom and gorgeous dollops of chocolate ganache at the top to send you straight to chocolate heaven.

131 East Coast Rd
Singapore 428816
Tel: +65 6345 2190
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 11pm
Fri: 12pm – 1am
Sat: 9.30am – 1am
Sun: 9.30am – 12pm
Nearest Station: Dakota

BOULANGERIE ASANOYAB – MATCHA SALTED EGG YOLK CROISSANT

Asanoya Bakery’s Matcha Salted Egg Yolk Croissant (S$4.90) has successfully combined the best of Japanese, French and Chinese cuisine into an invincible treat. The flaky lukewarm croissant is crisp on the outside, delightfully soft inside and oozes out generous amounts of green tea liu sha.

15 Queen Street #01-03
Singapore 188537
Tel: +65 6703 8703
Daily: 9am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah

BONHEUR PATISSERIE – MACARONS

Located in Pasarbella, Bonheur Patisserie is an expert in dishing out some of the best Macarons you can find in Singapore. A piece here retails for S$3 for it is worth every penny. Flavours include – Thai iced tea, Bailey’s, Rose, Salted Caramel and a lot more.

200 Turf Club Road
#02-06 Pasarbella
The Grandstand
Tel: +65 6466 1498
Sun to Thu: 10.30am – 7pm
Fri & Sat: 10.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: King Albert Park

BUTTER STUDIO – SEA SALT NUTELLA TART

As much as we love Butter Studio’s amazing cupcakes, the Sea Salt Nutella Tart (S$6.90) was too divine to pass up. Baked fresh daily, the centre had the ideal balance of both sea salt and hazelnut chocolate flavours with a nice crust base.

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147 Jalan Besar
Singapore 208865
Tel: +65 6294 7115
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9pm
Fri: 12pm – 11pm
Sat: 11am – 12am
Sun: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Park/Lavender

CAKE SPADE – STRAWBERRY TOFU CHEESECAKE

For just S$5.90, you get a beautifully made Strawberry Tofu Cheesecake. The texture of the cheesecake itself is so bouncy yet smooth, and the strawberry flavours were strong enough, without overpowering the taste of the cheese. This provides a lighter option to the traditional dense cheesecakes.

Orchid Hotel
83 Tg Pagar Road
Singapore 088504
Tel: +65 6444 3868
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9.30pm
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

CIEL PATISSERIE – LEMON MERINGUE TART

A heartland patisserie that boasts a menu of French desserts, Ciel Patisserie is a hidden gem. Unassuming but very surprising, this small patisserie has a wholesome range of cakes and tarts that are mostly priced under S$6.

We have said this before and we will say this again—Ciel Patisserie’s Lemon Meringue Tart (S$4.50) stands out for its perfect balance of sweet and tart. Definitely one of the best lemon tarts you can find in Singapore.

124 Hougang Avenue 1
#01-1444, 530124
Tel: +65 6383 0803
Tue to Thu: 11am – 8pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 9pm
Sun: 3pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

CHURRO101 – DARK CHOCOLATE-DIPPED CHURROS

The reason why Churro101′s churros are so incredibly tasty is that each churro is pressed and fried a la minute per order. We love the Dark Chocolate-Dipped Churro (S$5.90) rolled in a strawberry crunch. The chocolate was amazing as it was served to us dripping warm, but the strawberry crunch did not make a huge impact on the overall taste in each bite.

201 Victoria Street
#04-01 Bugis+
Singapore 188067
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

CREAMIER – PEANUT BUTTER JELLY ICE-CREAM

Peanut butter jelly sandwiches were a nostalgic childhood staple for many children and we were thrilled that Creamier’s Peanut Butter Jelly Ice-Cream (S$4.20) tasted exactly the same – except that it is in an ice-cold dessert form. Peanut butter fans must give this a go! Eating the ice-cream was akin to eating the thick PBJ jam right from the old-school Skippy container.

Blk 128 Toa Payoh
Lorong 1 #01-835
Singapore 310128
Tel: +65 6250 1476
(Closed on Mondays)
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Braddell

DOUBLE SCOOPS – THAI MILK TEA & SEA SALT GULA MELAKA ICE CREAM

Double Scoops’ gelato offerings are all made fresh in-store and they have a huge range of flavours. Our two personal favourite ones are Thai Milk Tea and Sea Salt Gula Melaka (S$6 for two scoops). The former tastes exactly just sipping an authentic Thai Iced Milk Tea on a warm day in Bangkok.

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

NOOK & CRANNY – COCONUT TARO ICE-CREAM

Nook & Cranny’s (previously known as Five by Five) Coconut Ice-Cream (S$4.80 per scoop) is wonderfully infused with taro and packs a puch with every mouthful. Rich, creamy and containing bits of coconut flesh, we are guilty of returning endlessly for it.

9 Sin Min Road
#01-03, Thomson V One
Singapore 575630
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Mon: 12pm – 10pm
Wed to The: 12pm – 10pm
Fri: 12pm – 11pm
Sat: 11am – 11pm
Sun: 11am – 10am
Nearest Station: Marymount

HVALA WAFFLE BAR – WAFFLE STICKS WITH CINNAMON APPLES

Hvala Waffle Bar is a small kiosk in the basement of 313@Somerset offering delicious bite-sized treats. Our personal Waffle Stick of choice is the Cinnamon Apple (S$3.80) and the apples offered a nice crunch to every bite. The waffles can also be sliced up for you for easier consumption.

313 Orchard Road
B3-50 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

JI XIANG CONFECTIONERY – ANG KU KUEH

Ji Xiang Confectionary has been handcrafting traditional delicacy Ang Ku Kueh since 1988 and the family-run business is fortunately unthreatened by the rising number of cafes in its vicinity. These handmade Chinese pastries are usually filled with sweet mung bean or peanut but you can find other flavours such as Coconut, Corn, Salted Bean and Yam (from S$0.70 each) over at Ji Xiang.

Blk 1 #01-33 Everton Park
Singapore 081001
Tel: +65 6223 1631
(Closed on Sundays
Mon to Sat: 9am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Outram Park / Tanjong Pagar

KANE MOCHI – MOCHI ICE CREAM

Mochi and ice cream is a combination we never want to stop enjoying. Choose three different mochi flavours and they will slice them up for you in a cup to enjoy for just S$5. Our favourites are Cookies & Cream and Taro. The former is filled with cookie bits and they are all not overly sweet, something we can appreciate.

201 Victoria Street
#02-50 Link Bridge, Bugis+
Singapore 188067
Tel: +65 9747 5678
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

LLAOLLAO – SANUM

LlaoLlao’s Sanum (S$6.95) is their star product, and with so many outlets island wide, LlaoLlao shows no signs of slowing down. This Fro-yo treat is filled with crunchy bits, fresh fruits, sauce and more. They all come in a convenient to-go cup as well.

3 Temasek Boulevard
#02-313 Suntec City Mall
Singapore 038983
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

MAISON KAYSER – ECLAIR

This bakery has long been known for offering fluffy and delicious bread. But their selection of eclairs (S$3.70) blew us away. They include flavours such as lychee, original, coffee and more. The choux pastry itself was tasty and the added flavoured creams and toppings only made it better.

#B1-25, Scotts Square
6 Scotts Road
Singapore 228209
Tel: +65 6636 3672
Daily: 8.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

MR. CHURRO – CHURROS WITH CHOCOLATE

With a slightly different way of serving as compared to Churro101, Mr.Churro’s churros are sliced up in a cone-shaped holder and drizzled on top generously with chocolate. The Nutty Churro (S$5.90) is our favourite as it is sprinkled generously with nuts on top for a good crunch with every bite.

ION Orchard #B4-61, 2 Orchard Turn
Singapore 238801
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

OLD-SCHOOL ICE-CREAM

Walk down Orchard Road and you will spot a few ice-cream vendors from far by their striking umbrellas. Typically run by the older Singapore generation, this ice-cream business is a dying trade that might cease to exist in a few decades. Choose from a wide variety of flavours (S$1.20 each) such as chocolate chip, raspberry ripple and durian etc—where you can have it in a bread, cone or cup.

OYOGE TAIYAKAI – MOCHI TAIYAKI WITH DARK CHOCOLATE

While we love Oyoge Taiyaki’s Grape Soft Serve with tastes pleasantly of Kyoho grapes, it is not always in stock as they regularly rotate their flavours. However, the Mochi Taiyaki is always in stock. We especially love the one stuffed with heaps of dark chocolate (S$3) for a very sinful treat.

191 New Bridge Rd
Singapore 059423
Tel: +65 9099 0318
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9pm
Fri to Sun: 10.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

PARIS BAGUETTE – ROYAL PUDDING

As a cult-favourite pudding, we have yet to have a pudding similar to this in terms of flavour and consistency. The original Royal Pudding (S$4) is also available in other flavours such as chocolate and strawberry. It is light and not overly rich or sweet to create a very palatable overall taste.

435 Orchard Road, #02-02
Wisma Atria
Singapore 238877
Tel: +65 6836 3010
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

SINPOPO BRAND – MARSHMALLOW CHEESECAKE

The Marshmallow Cheesecake (S$7++) is a new dessert addition that deserves to be raved about. The sweet treat has successfully combined the contrasting textures of stickiness, softness and crumbliness into a divine creation. You can expect a dense New York-style Cheesecake – with a crumbly base – covered with torched marshmallow fluff. Sinful yet delicious.

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

SMOOTHIE HOUSE – SNOWFLAKE ICE INTO-GO CUPS

The Snowflake Ice at Smoothie House are probably one of the best we have ever tried as they use actual flavoured ice with fresh fruit. Their affordable to-go cups are priced only at S$6.90 so it is extremely value-for-money. We suggest going right for the mango flavour to experience thick and sweet chunks of freshly-cut mangoes.

60 Paya Lebar Road
#02-15/16/17, Paya Lebar Square
Singapore 409051
Tel: +65 6702 2221
Daily: 11am – 10pm
(Last Order: 9pm)
Nearest Station: Paya Lebar

THE MATCHA PROJECT – MATCHA SOFTSERVE

Served in two different sizes, the Matcha Softserve goes for S$5 and you can get the large one for S$6.50. We honestly could not find a reason to dislike this sweet treat; it came with an intense matcha flavour and is really refreshing!

#B1-08C, The Sail
2 Marina Boulevard
Singapore 018987
Tel: +65 9223 0245
Mon to Fri: 8am – 6pm
Sat: 10am – 4pm
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Downtown

TRADITIONAL HAIG ROAD PUTU PIRING – PUTU PIRINGS

Award-winning Traditional Haig Road Putu Piring is renowned for their putu pirings (S$2) and has been unanimously coined by foodies as Singapore’s best. The queue is notoriously long, but endure the wait and you are in a treat for piping hot Malay rice cakes stuffed with palm sugar. These sweet delights are steamed fresh upon order and topped off with salted grated coconut.

Haig Road Market & Food Centre
13 Haig Road
Singapore 430014
Tel: +65 9688 3067
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Paya Lebar

TO-GATHER CAFE – HOMEMADE HOJICHA SWISS ROLL

To-gather Cafe’s Homemade Hojicha Swiss Roll with Thick Hojicha Shot (S$5.90) uses premium Hojicha powder imported directly from Japan! The idea of serving the dessert with a shot of Hojicha Latte is so that you can take sips in between bites because most Swiss rolls tend to be dry; yes, we were so incredibly impressed by this “little touch”.

Blk 84 Bedok North Street 4, #01-25/27
Singapore 460084
Tel: +65 6445 1011
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest stations: Tanah Merah/Bedok

TSUJIRI – MATCHA SOFT SERVE

Tsujiri takes immense pride in extracting the highest quality of matcha from Uji, Kyoto. This tedious extraction method has been used for more than 150 years and today, modern civilians get to enjoy this fragrant green tea in the form of tasty soft serve ice-cream (S$5).

100 Tras Street
#01-14, 100AM
Singapore 079027
Tel: +65 6543 6110
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

TUNGLOK TEA HOUSE – TRADITIONAL SPONGE CAKE

The Traditional Sponge Cake (S$3.80++) aka Ma Lai Gao is a must-try Chinese dessert at TungLok Teahouse. The moist brown sugar sponge cake was incredibly tender and tasted heavenly, and one that our folks enjoyed.

#01-73/79 Square 2
10 Sinaran Drive
Singapore 307506
Tel: +65 6893 1123
Daily: 11am – 5pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Novena

TWENTY GRAMMES – WHITE CHOCOLATE COTTON CANDY AFFOGATO

The White Chocolate Cotton Candy Affogato (S$7.90) is such a beauty. Fluffy pink cotton candy cloud sits atop white chocolate ice cream and warm espresso, and when you pour the chocolate over, the cotton candy crumbles and melts into the coffee. Sugar rush, anybody?

529 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10
#01-2353
Singapore 560529
Tel: +65 68161916
Mon to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

WINDOWSILL PIES – STRAWBERRY LEMON TART

Windowsill Pies’ Strawberry Lemon Tart (S$7.50) is unlike any other lemon tarts. The wedge of super thick bright yellow zesty curd is filled with traces of strawberry jam filling towards the pâte sucrée crust. Topped with whipped meringue, the refreshing slice has struck a great balance between sweet and tartness.

95 Soo Chow Walk
Singapore 575382
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri: 11am – 12am
Sat: 10am – 12am
Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

For more recommendations, read our guides on where to find the best desserts in Singapore.

Singapore is home to many dessert monsters and this craze for desserts has led to a spike in dessert places in Singapore over the last decade. Ranging from the ever popular chocolate waffles to the trending Korean Bingsu, Somerset is one area in Orchard Road, Singapore that boasts a whole slew of dessert options.

Just in that area alone, we managed to suss out dessert places housed in both proper dessert cafes and/or served in food kiosks. No matter what kind of sweet indulgence or experience you are looking for, you should find it in this guide.

Here is A Sweet Tooth’s Guide To 24 Dessert Places In Somerset.

ANTOINETTE

Antoinette is one of Singapore’s favourite patisseries in Singapore and it has an impressive range of desserts such as Mont Blanc, Le Royale, Saint Honoré l’ Amour, Strawberry Shortcake, and their namesake creation, Antoinette – a milk chocolate mousse infused with earl grey tea.

333A Orchard Road
#02-33/34 Mandarin Gallery
Singapore 238867
Tel: +65 6836 9527
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

ARTEASTIQ BOUTIQUE TEA HOUSE

Arteastiq Boutique Tea House at Mandarin Gallery exudes the kind of sexiness you would associate with a date night or a regal dining affair for the high society.

The Silk Thread (S$13) is an interesting rendition of crème brûlée. It is not your usual sweet custard; it is infused with osmanthus. Lightly creamy and significantly less sweet, this variation is served with fresh plump berries.

333A Orchard Road
#04-14/15 Mandarin Gallery
Singapore 238867
Tel: +65 6235 8370
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

BEN & JERRY’S

Everyone knows Ben & Jerry’s for its interesting ice cream flavours. The popular ones at 313@Somerset include Chocolate Fudge Brownie, New York Super Fudge Chunk and The Tonight Dough.

Apart from that, the ice cream parlour also offers sundaes, smoothies and shakes.

313 Orchard Road
#01-25/25A 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 6884 9505
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

CHOCOLATE ORIGIN

Specialising in molten lava cakes, Chocolate Origin’s intense chocolate cake is paired with a scoop of cold vanilla ice-cream at the bottom. If that is not enough chocolate for you, get the speciality cakes that come in two flavours—original and dark chocolate.

313 Orchard Road
#B3-10A 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 6884 4019
Daily: 2pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

CHURRO 101

Our picks from this popular Korean churro are the Dark Chocolate-dipped Churros and the filled churros, best eaten warm for that satisfying crunch.

313 Orchard Road
#B3-49 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

COLD STONE CREAMERY

Dedicated to being a multi-sensory ice cream chain, Cold Stone Creamery is known for their top quality ice cream and energetic crew working behind the counters.

Do not be surprised if the friendly staff to put up a short but exciting performance where they expertly toss your ice cream in the air before it lands into the cup.

181 Orchard Road
#01-17 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6634 1015
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

DEAN & DELUCA

One of the top sellers at Dean & Deluca is its Rainbow Cake (S$7.50). The pastry chef uses six different fruit extracts – strawberry, orange, lemon, green apple, blueberry and grape – to give the cake its brilliant rainbow colours.

In fact, we liked it so much that Dean & Deluca’s cake is listed in our guide to Singapore’s best rainbow cakes.

181 Orchard Road
#01-09/10/15 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6509 7708
Sun to Thu: 10am – 10pm
Fri to Sat: 10am – 12am
Nearest Station: Somerset

DOLCE TOKYO BY MOF

Aesthetically pleasing Japanese-Italian inspired desserts are the pride of Dolce Tokyo. Their Dessert Bento has five different types of desserts all neatly packed into a Japanese-style bento. You get to pick and choose a variety of options to personalise your own bento set.

GELÁRE CAFE

Geláre’s ice cream are all natural and do not contain any artificial ingredients, you can expect only the real deal. And everyone knows about Geláre Cafe’s half-priced promotion for their regular waffles on Tuesdays.

176 Orchard Road
#03-K01 The Centrepoint
Singapore 238843
Tel: +65 6659 6430
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

HONEY CREME

Known for its range of Korean-inspired soft-serve ice cream topped with different toppings such as honey comb (S$5.90), Organic Cotton Candy (S$5.50), and Popcorn (S$5.50) Honey Creme—a popular Taiwanese ice cream store has finally opened its first store in Singapore to much fanfare.

We will never say no to soft-serve ice cream on a hot day!

313 Orchard Road
#01-37 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 6884 8468
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

ICE LAB CAFE

Opened by Korean comedian Shin Jung-Hwan, this Korean Bingsu outlet makes you feel as though you are in Korea during the winter season. A polar bear structure right in the middle of the shop has captured the hearts of many visitors and it is apparently a snow making machine that will create artificial snow.

Choose between a range of Bingsu flavours such as Injeolmi, Milk, Oreo, Green tea and much more.

321 Orchard Road
#01-01/02 Orchard Shopping Centre
Singapore 238866
Tel: +65 9664 6885
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

LADY M CONFECTIONS

This well-known New York cake shop prides itself on creating the freshest and finest cakes. The signature cake Lady M Mille Crêpes consists no less than twenty paper-thin handmade crêpes layered with light and fresh cream.

181 Orchard Road
#01-27 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6509 3673
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

LLAO LLAO

With the array of toppings and sauces, Llaollao has revolutionised froyo, and they are no less pretty than ice cream sundaes.

Sanum is Llaollao’s signature – at S$6.95 per cup, it is really a froyo parfait that you can customise to your own preferences with three types of fruits, two crunches and one sauce.

313 Orchard Road
#B3-55 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Sun to Thu: 11am – 9.30pm
Fri to Sat: 11am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

HONG KONG SHENG KEE DESSERT

Hong Kong Sheng Kee Dessert at The Centrepoint is where you will find authentic Hong Kong style desserts such as their Mango Combination Series, Rice Ball in Paste and Durian Sago.

176 Orchard Road
#B1-14 The Centrepoint
Singapore 238843
Tel: +65 6736 3688
Daily: 11am to 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

HVALA WAFFLE BAR

Hvala Waffle Bar, a food kiosk at the basement of 313@Somerset is popular for its Japanese soft serves and drinks. Try their Matcha and Houjicha Soft Serves.

Hvala Waffle Bar
313 Orchard Road
#B3-50 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

KISS THE TIRAMISU

Kiss The Tiramisu has been a hit in South Korea ever since its debut in Hongdae, fusing Tiramisu and soft serve ice cream served in a swanky gold-rimmed plastic “wine glass” for your perfect social media photo.

Each tiramisu soft serve is made pretty similarly to an actual classic tiramisu, with mascarpone cheese, ice cream, crushed cookies, coffee liqueur and cocoa powder.

277 Orchard Road
#01-15 Orchard Gateway
Singapore 238858
Daily: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

MACCHA HOUSE

Matcha drinks are also really popular here and we can see why. Their matcha latte is one of our favourites and one that we always return for.

The Matcha Tiramisu (S$6) and Matcha Chocolate Parfait (S$10) were two desserts that we enjoyed on our trip there.

181 Orchard Road
#B1-40 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6636 5830
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

NUNSARAM KOREAN DESSERT

If you are heading to town, do swing by Nunsaram. Conveniently located at Orchard Central, it prides itself as the go-to cafe for desserts or simply a place where friends can hang out after a meal.

Most of the Bingsu in the cafe are presented with a scoop of ice cream sitting glamorously atop the pile of ice. We heard that they use fresh ingredients for every serving of Bingsu – such as the Sweet Potato Bingsu (S$12.90), where the purple paste is acquired from the sweet potato root itself.

181 Orchard Road
#05-51/52 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

O’MA SPOON

Having their Bingsu was akin to eating snowflakes with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that all of us approved. Their Patbingsu (S$12.80) did the phrase “less is more” justice. We were in awe of how a classic Bingsu that was served in just sweet azuki beans atop milk ice shavings could rock our worlds with its heavenly medley of textures and flavours.

313 Orchard Road
#04-20/32 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Sun to Thu: 11.15am – 10.45pm
Fri to Sat: 11.15am – 11.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

PONG HANDCRAFTED GELATO

Thai coconut ice cream is a dessert we will always love but not all of us have the time or money to fly over to Bangkok whenever that craving kicks in.

Pong Handcrafted Gelato in Scape is where you can go to satisfy your Thai coconut ice cream desire. The fresh gelato is placed in a coconut husk and you get to choose toppings that you fancy.

2 Orchard Link
#02-18C SCAPE
Singapore 237978
Daily: 12.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

SUGAR LIPS

Quirky and whimsical, we did more than just a double take when walking past this dessert shop. Colourful paint is splashed across the cafe’s concrete floors, walls and exposed pipes.

We went for the Red Velvet Fluffy Waffle and Chocolate Seduction Truffle Cake. The former comprises octagon-shaped delightfully crisp red velvet waffles that are pillowy inside, while the latter is a sinfully rich chocolate cake alternated with generous amounts of chocolatey mousse.

277 Orchard Road
#02-01 Orchard Gateway
Singapore 238858
Tel: +65 6386 6387
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

TSUJIRI TEA HOUSE

We highly recommend going for Tsujiri Tea House’s classic Matcha Latte (S$5.60) and matcha soft serve (S$4.80). The matcha flavours are crazy intense but so good at the same time. Die-hard matcha fans will definitely fall in love with it right away.

176 Orchard Road
#01 – 101 The Centrepoint
Singapore 238843
Tel: +65 6238 8824
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

TWELVE CUPCAKES

Best known for their photogenic cupcakes, Twelve Cupcakes started out in 2011 founded by local celebrity couple Daniel and Jaime Teo.

Their standard menu consist of flavours such as Red Velvet, Cookies And Cream and Salted Caramel. In addition, they also have seasonal menus that change frequently to offer more variety.

277 Orchard Road
B1-01A Orchard Gateway
Singapore 238858
Tel: +65 6509 1255
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

21 CUBE ARTISAN ICE CREAM

Fried ice cream rolls were all the rage on social media just awhile ago after it became popular in Thailand.

While the trend is dying down, you can still find ice cream rolls at 21 CUBE Artisan Ice Cream. They have a good variety of flavours and toppings for you to choose from.

For more recommendations, read The Ultimate Orchard Road Food Guide that features the best places to eat at in Orchard Road.

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Gula Melaka, or otherwise known as palm sugar, is a popular type of sweetener in Southeast Asia. Made from the sap of flower buds from coconut trees, the liquid is boiled until it thickens and then left to cool for it to solidify.

Since many people love its deep caramel flavour, Gula Melaka is a popular dessert option as it gives off a lovely sweet taste that enhances the dessert. That is also why more cafes in Singapore are now offering Gula Melaka desserts as part of their dessert menu.

From scones to waffles and even churros, here are 8 Gula Melaka Desserts In Singapore You Must Try.

ALL THE BATTER – AVOCADO GULA MELAKA SLICE

If you happen to love avocados, you will definitely enjoy the Avocado Gula Melaka Slice (S$5.90) from All The Batter—what you get is sweet Gula Melaka cream on top of moist avocado batter cake.

17 Jasmine Road
Adelphi Park
Singapore 576585
Tel: +65 8510 6313
Sat & Sun: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

Photo Credit: All Things Delicious

ALL THINGS DELICIOUS – GULA MELAKA SCONES

We all know the usual Gula Melaka desserts in Singapore but did you know that there is Gula Melaka scone? That’s right, you can get that at All Things Delicious and they are going at S$3.50 each.

34 Arab Street
Singapore 199733
Tel: +65 6291 4252
Mon: Closed
Tue to Fri: 8am – 7pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

BUTTER STUDIO – SALTED GULA MELAKA CUPCAKE

Specialising in a variety of Halal-certified cupcakes and whole cakes, Butter Studio’s main outlet is located along Jalan Besar where you can find Salted Gula Melaka Cupcakes (S$3.50). While many substandard cupcakes out there are dry, you should be pleased to know that cupcakes at Butter Studio are moist and comes full-flavoured.

Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy the generous Gula Melaka fillings inside the cupcake.

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147 Jalan Besar
Singapore 208865
Tel: +65 6294 7115
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri: 12pm – 12 Midnight
Sat: 10.30am – 12pm
Sun: 10.30am – 10pm
Tue: Closed
Nearest Station: Lavender

CHURROS FACTORY – ONDEH CHURROS

Churros Factory needs no further introduction—having four outlets in Singapore and pop up booths at events in Singapore offering delicious and satisfying churros. Choose among Original, Pandan, Charcoal and Chocolate flavours for your churros and get the Gula Melaka dip.

A cup of three churros will set you back at S$7 (churros – S45.50, dip – S$1.50).

112 East Coast Road
#B1-26, 112 Katong Mall
Singapore 428802
Tel: +65 8500 0700
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Paya Lebar

HATTER STREET – GULA MELAKA AND PANDAN WAFFLE

Located in a HDB estate—just a few units away from popular Thai eatery Nakhon Kitchen—Hatter Street offers desserts with a twist.

They have a few waffle options but being Gula Melaka addicts, we would recommend their waffle with pandan ice cream and Gula Melaka sauce (S$9.50).

#01-333, Block 212 Hougang Street 21
Singapore 530212
Tel: +65 6988 4591
Daily: 1pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Kovan

MOOSH – ONDEH ONDEH SOFT SERVE

Situated along Haji Lane, Moosh Softserve is where you should head to if you are looking for some refreshing sweet treats to cool off in the sweltering heat.

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.

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

SINPOPO – GULA MELAKA CAKE

Fans of Awfully Chocolate may find the presentation of this cake familiar as the style of layering is similar to the ever-popular Super Stacked Cake from Awfully Chocolate.

If you are worried that Sinpopo Brand’s Gula Melaka cake might be overwhelmingly sweet, you will be happy to know that this cake spots just the right amount of Gula Melaka and is fragrant as it can be.

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

SUNDAY FOLKS – SEA SALT GULA MELAKA ICE CREAM

Café hoppers and foodies alike flocked to the spacious café to sample Sunday Folks’ delectable offerings of freshly baked Belgian waffles and mouthwatering ice cream. Waffles will only be baked after your order is taken and the same applies to the preparation of the freshly churned ice cream.

Get their Sea Salt Gula Melaka Ice Cream in a cup (S$7.20) or handmade cone (S$7.20).

44 Jalan Merah Saga
Chip Bee Gardens #01-52
Singapore 278116
Tel: +65 6479 9166
Mon: Closed
Tue to Fri: 1pm – 10pm
Sat to Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

As a dessert lover, you would know that desserts are basically the bucket of gold at the end of the rainbow. You yearn to finish your meal quickly so you can end your meal off with that spongey cake or gloriously creamy chocolate gelato.

If you have a sweet tooth, you would agree with us. You probably also have a list of your favourite dessert places in Singapore and you must have seen a thousand ‘Best Desserts in Singapore’ articles—but here is something new. We are looking at RED desserts today.

In this edition, we explore vivid red desserts that had us swooning over, both with its appearance and taste. Here are 10 Red Desserts In Singapore You Need To Try!

Image: Antoinette Singapore
#1 ANTOINETTE – LE VECHARIN DE LA RAINE

Le Vacherin de la Reine or The Queen’s Vacherin (S$25) is a visual masterpiece. Antoinette has created many luxurious desserts over the years.

And this luxurious dessert of rose petal meringue, vanilla ice cream, vanilla creme chantilly, lychees, strawberries and raspberries is a red-hot dessert indeed.

30 Penhas Road
Tel: +65 6293 3121
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Lavender

#2 BRUNETTI – STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE

This popular Italian pasticceria and coffee joint from Australia has an outlet here in Singapore and we are thrilled because you can expect brilliantly-made desserts such as this iconic Strawberry Cheesecake!

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163 Tanglin Road
#01-35 Tanglin Mall
Singapore 247933
Tel: +65 6733 9088
Sun to Wed: 8am – 9pm
Thu to Sat: 8am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

#3 CAKE SPADE – STRAWBERRY TOFU CHEESECAKE

We have always been fans of local dessert parlour, Cake Spade. Their cakes are nothing short of delicious and one of our all-time favourites is the Strawberry Tofu Cheesecake (S$5.90).The texture is silky smooth and creamy and the top layer’s tartness balances out the rest of the cake to perfection.

The texture is silky smooth and creamy and the top layer’s tartness balances out the rest of the cake to perfection.

83 Tanjong Pagar Road
Singapore 088504
Tel: +65 6444 3868
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9.30pm
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 10.30pm
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

#4 GEOMETRY – BING BONG GELATO

While this is not exactly a vivid shade of red, this pink-ish delight named Bing Bong (S$3.20 single scoop) is a gelato that is a mixture of pink pastel colours that no one can resist.

2 Jalan Bukit Merah
#01-5142
Singapore 150002
Tel: +65 62556366
Sun to Tue, Thu: 12pm – 9.30pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Wed: Closed
Nearest Station: Redhill

#5 HAHA THAI – RED VELVET LAVA CAKE

We have had a ton of lava cakes and one that stood out to us because of its bright red colour is Haha Thai’s Red Velvet Lava Cake (S$10.80). It might look a little intimidating to you but it was absolutely scrumptious!

Ngee Ann City
391 Orchard Rd, #05-29
Singapore 238873
Tel: +65 9437 0443
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

#6 LOKKEE – BACON DELIGHT

This East-West fusion restaurant wowed us with the Bacon Delight (S$12), a dessert of butterscotch and bacon infused ice-cream sitting in a deep-fried hot crunchy bread bowl drizzled with raspberry and chocolate sauce. Finally, it is finished off with candied bacon strips for an extra oomph.

Plaza Singapura
#03-01, 68 Orchard Road
Singapore 238839
Tel: +65 6884 4566
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

#7 NON ENTRÉE DESSERTS – STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

The Strawberry Shortcake (S$8.90) from Non Entrée Desserts is a pretty shortcake. Unfortunately, it looks better than it tastes, but if you are not at Non Entrée Desserts for the rubber ducky dessert or the lava cake, then give this a shot.

204 Rangoon Rd
Singapore 218451
Tue to Thu: 2pm – 10pm
Fri: 2pm – 11pm
Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

#8 SINPOPO – RED VELVET CHEESECAKE

The cakes at Sinpopo have influences of local flavours but one really stood out for us—the Red Velvet Cheesecake (S$32 for a whole cake).

The intense red colour contrasted the creamy white centre nicely and we cannot help but think that this cake would be perfect to celebrate National Day! Order from Sinpopo Brand’s website and get your cakes the next day (with a delivery charge of S$10) .

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

#9 STATELAND CAFE – RED VELVET WAFFLE

Served with a scoop of ice cream, and topped with homemade cream cheese glaze, Stateland Cafe’s Red Velvet Waffle (S$14.90) is a sweet treat to look out for when you are in Bugis area.

30 Bali Lane
Singapore 189866
Tel: +65 9296 4997
Mon, Wed & Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12midnight
Sun: 11am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

#10 TARTE BY CHERYL KOH – STRAWBERRY TART

Tarte by Cheryl Koh’s tarts have never failed us. Small and unassuming, but packed with intense flavours—this Strawberry Tart (S$9) has a nice acidic and sweet crown of strawberries on top that goes well with the sweet and crumbly base.

1 Scotts Road
#01-12 Shaw Centre
Singapore 238868
Tel: +65 6235 3225
Daily: 10.30am – 7.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

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.

The average cost of a mille crêpe in Singapore costs S$7.79 and we have based that estimated calculation across 15 different cafes.

Recently, we discovered the cheapest mille crêpe in town and it is being sold at a newly opened dessert parlour called Hasu Confections. A slice of Mille Crêpe here starts from S$6—almost half of what you would pay at popular establishments such as Lady M and Henri Charpentier!

Truth be told, we weren’t expecting much. What could you expect from an unassuming tiny shop located in PoMo, right? The decors of Hasu Confections are far, far away from impressive when compared to other dessert places in Singapore.

We didn’t have high hopes for Hasu Confections. However, their mille crêpes totally proved us wrong.

It was love at first bite.

If we were to do a blind taste test, we honestly would struggle to tell apart Lady M and Hasu Confections’ mille crêpes.

Each mille crêpe cake is characterised by 20 layers of paper-thin crepes and alternated with light pastry cream. They melted in our mouth instantaneously.

There are three flavours available, namely Original (S$6 per slice), Matcha (S$6 per slice) and Hazelnut (S$6 per slice).

Hasu Confections also serves other mouthwatering desserts. Their Strawberry Shortcake (S$7.50) is ultra light and tastes better than it looks.

Hasu Confections
1 Selegie Road
PoMo, #01-16
Singapore 188306
Tel: +65 6255 0346
Daily: 10.30am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

Colony at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore is one of the most stunning restaurants in Singapore. And it is one destination that suits every occasion—business luncheons, anniversary dinners, birthday celebrations and family gatherings.

During our previous visit to Colony, we were blown away by the extensive buffet dinner spread which features seven ‘live’ kitchens. Fast forward a few months and we are back at this colonial-themed restaurant for “The Journey”—a five-tier tiffin afternoon tea (S$49++/pax) which is now available from Monday to Saturday, from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.

Lounge your afternoon away in this gorgeous setting and chit-chat over savoury delights served in a five-tier ceramic tiffin and unlimited servings of delectable desserts from The Patisserie, a complimentary flute of champagne and Colony’s custom tea blend.

Colony is where a wonderful afternoon tea journey happens. And for readers of Ladyironchef, enjoy a privileged 15% discount when you quote ‘Ladyironchef15′ upon reservation.

POSH COLONIAL-THEMED SETTING

While we loved the dim lighting and romantic setting during dinner, we were awed after stepping foot into the restaurant for the first time in the day—natural lighting shines through the mother-of-pearl glass roof and brightens up the  restaurant space.

The theme of the restaurant is set in the late 18th century when trade started flourishing in Singapore, paying tribute to the sea voyages and commercial travels by the British to the Far East. Adding to the colonial touches are a series of vintage portraits, maps, and photographs  displayed on the wall partitions.

Those who prefer a more private setting can opt for one of the dining booths perfect for  groups of two and four.

“THE JOURNEY” AFTERNOON TEA

Travel back in time through Singapore’s culinary heritage as you savour  Chinese, Western and locally inspired canapés presented in a ceramic five-tier  ”Tingkat”, the Malay word for tiffin. Journey through savoury highlights such as Steamed Charcoal Xiao Long Bao with Baby Abalone, Beef Parmentier, Mini Lobster Thermidor and Pumpkin Cake with Chilli Crab Meat Sauce.

Do note that the menu is subjected to change.

It is no secret that we love Xiao Long Bao, and we have seen quite a few creative variations of mini soup dumplings in recent years. And just when we thought we have seen it all, Colony comes up with their rendition of the Steamed Charcoal Xiao Long Bao with Baby Abalone.

A generous portion of pork filling and tasty broth are enwrapped in a delicate, black dumpling skin providing a burst of flavours at first bite. The Baby Abalone adds a premium touch to this exquisite dim sum dish.

Another star dish melding flavours from the East and West would be the Pumpkin Cake with Chilli Crab Meat Sauce. Here at Colony, the chefs have mastered the art of making rich and flavourful chilli crab sauce.

The wonderful combination of sweet and mildly spicy flavours definitely makes this a crowd-pleaser.

The Beef Parmentier is a winning combination of soft and tender beef chunks, complemented with creamy mashed potato.

With the Mini Lobster Thermidor, a classic French dish, you can enjoy a portion of succulent lobster meat drizzled in cream sauce, and baked with cheese to perfection.

There is also the Ibérico and Burrata Cheese Sandwich, a Western favourite. The intense flavour of the cured ham is well-balanced by the smooth, buttery texture of the burrata.

The best part? You get to experience this journey through various cuisines with a flute of Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne and Colony’s custom tea blend, made from  black and white Sumatran tea leaves! You can even personalise your tea with your choice of tea syrup enhancement such as French Rose, Pandan or Lavender.

The Pandan enhancement was definitely the popular choice, as all of us had several cups of tea just to pair with the fragrant Pandan enhancement.

CREPE SUZETTE STATION

A trip to Colony is never complete until you make your way to the ‘live’ crêpe suzette station. Capture the Instagram-worthy moment as the pastry chef light the pan with a torch —a dramatic instant that makes for great photos or videos.

UNLIMITED SERVINGS OF DESSERTS AT THE PATISSERIE

Though the canapés in the five-tier tiffin are not refillable, your sweet tooth will be satiated with  unlimited servings of desserts from The Patisserie in Colony.

Look out for the lemon meringue, raspberry cheesecake and mini pandan roll. There is also an assortment of Nyonya kueh, alluding to another of Singapore’s heritage cuisines.

‘The Journey’ is one of the best afternoon teas in Singapore that we’ve had this year and we are already looking forward to more tea sessions at the gorgeous Colony!

AN EXCLUSIVE 15% OFF

For all of our beloved readers of Ladyironchef, experience ‘The Journey’ with a 15% off by simply quoting ‘Ladyironchef15′ upon making your reservation. Do note that this promotion is redeemable only with a minimum of 2 diners, and it is valid from 28 November 2016 to 17 December 2016.

“The Journey” Afternoon Tea
5-tier Tiffin Afternoon Tea with unlimited desserts
Mon to Sat: 3.30pm to 5.30pm
S$49++ per person

Colony
Level 3, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
7 Raffles Avenue
Singapore 039799
Reservations: +65 6434 5288 / rc.sinrz.restaurantreservations@ritzcarlton.com www.colony.com.sg
Nearest Station: Promenade

This post is brought to you by The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore.

Happy 2nd birthday, our favourite waffles heaven Twenty Grammes!

Twenty Grammes is a dessert bar that has been so popular since its first outlet in North Bridge Road, and the newer outlet at Ang Mo Kio is no less inviting. They specialise in waffles and ice cream, and that’s pretty much the best things on earth.

In conjunction with their 2nd anniversary this month, Twenty Grammes has rolled out a dessert that is bound to get you excited—Hojicha Soft Serve on Waffle.

And on top of that, we have a really great deal for all of you. From now until 23 December 2016, quote ‘ladyironchef’ to get 50% OFF the second waffle or bingsu (on the lower-priced item) on weekdays.

Here are 10 Most Instagrammable Desserts From Twenty Grammes.

#1 S’MORES WAFFLE

Made up of Twenty Grammes’ signature crispy and fluffy Belgian waffles, the S’mores Waffle (S$15) is topped with melted torched marshmallows, chocolate hazelnut sauce, graham crackers, whipped cream and a scoop of ice cream to your preference. We recommend getting a chocolate-based ice cream flavour to go with this particular waffles!

#2 SASSY FELLOW

If you are not the biggest fan of chocolates, how does a banana waffle sound? The Sassy Fellow (S$12.90) features slices of fresh bananas cooked inside a waffle batter. The cooked waffles are then topped with more bananas, walnuts for an added crunch, maple syrup, sea salt caramel sauce and a huge scoop of Vanilla or Honey-Scotch Ice Cream.

#3 ISABELLE WAFFLE

The Isabelle Waffle (S$16.50) is a full-black charcoal waffle topped with everything a health nut will love—greek yogurt, peaches, strawberries, blueberries, banana, granola, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup and a sprinkle of icing sugar. A very pretty one indeed, and it’s great for days when you don’t want to sin too much but still need your waffle fix.

#4 YUAN YANG WAFFLE

The Yuan Yang Waffle (S$15) is an Instagram hit. Half of the waffle is charcoal, and the other is the classic batter. This monochromatic beauty is topped off with a huge serving of milk soft serve, cookie sticks, granola and chocolate hazelnut sauce. Simple, but it works for our soul all the time. This has always been one of our favourites at Twenty Grammes.

#5 INJEOLMI BINGSU

Yes, you read it right. Twenty Grammes has introduced the Korean dessert to their menu! The Injeolmi Bingsu (S$12.90) is a classic rendition of the Korean snow ice dessert and is topped off with soybean powder.

#6 CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIE BINGSU

The Chocolate Fudge Brownie Bingsu (S$14.50) is a more badass version with generous toppings; just look at those huge chunks of fudge brownies. Although this version isn’t quite like the traditional bingsu, it is definitely more satisfying and we prefer this to the former!

#7 RAINBOW CREPE CAKE

Twenty Grammes makes all of the cakes in house and for this, we are certainly impressed. We actually really enjoyed this Rainbow Crepe Cake (S$8.90), a 2nd Anniversary special. We know that most people write off rainbow desserts as they usually look better than they taste but in this case, the crepe cake was creamily good. The layers were even and the buttercream was delicious.

#8 BLUE VELVET CAKE

This Smurf-coloured cake (S$7.90) is gorgeous and we could not keep our eyes off it. The cake layers are fluffy and soft, and sure you may say the blue comes from food colouring but we love how pretty it is anyway. By the way, it is not overly sweet like normal coloured cakes would taste.

#9 WHITE CHOCOLATE COTTON CANDY AFFOGATO

The White Chocolate Cotton Candy Affogato (S$7.90) is such a beauty. Fluffy pink cotton candy cloud sits atop white chocolate ice cream and warm espresso, and when you pour the chocolate over, the cotton candy crumbles and melts into the coffee. Sugar rush, anybody?

#10 2ND ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL – HOJICHA SOFT SERVE ON WAFFLE

Saving the best for the last—Twenty Grammes introduces Hojicha Soft Serve on Waffle (S$8.50) in conjunction with their 2nd anniversary. The soft serve sits nicely in a cup with bite-sized waffle pieces, and is decorated with beautiful lavender edible flowers. We loved the taste of the Hojicha waffle. Intense roasted flavours but not overpowering; just the way we like it!

From now until 23 December 2016, quote ‘ladyironchef’ to enjoy a 50% discount OFF any second waffle or bingsu (on the lower-priced item) at both Twenty Grammes outlets. The offer is only valid on weekdays, and is not applicable for takeaways.

Twenty Grammes
753 North Bridge Road
#01-01
Singapore 198721
Tel: +65 6717 1733
Mon to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Bugis

529 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10
#01-2353
Singapore 560529
Tel: +65 68161916
Mon to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

This post is brought to you by Twenty Grammes.

The number of specialty dessert cafes in Singapore is increasing, and when it comes to selecting a venue for afternoon tea or some me-time over sweets, we have more options these days.

Chouquette by Ollella, a pretty new kid in town, has caught our attention with an unlikely combination of artisanal French chouquettes (ranging from S$4 to S$5 each) and mouthwatering traditional Indonesian kueh lapis (S$1.50 per slice).

Chouquette by Ollella’s fancy-looking choux pastries and delicious kueh lapis are handcrafted lovingly by two talented sisters. The duo have given up their prospects in marketing and chemical engineering respectively to pursue their baking passions.

We paid Ollella a visit and here’s what we loved.

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Chouquette by Ollella’s menu is limited but impressive. There are seven irresistible chouquette flavours to choose from – Apple Cinnamon, Dark Chocolate, Lemon Meringue, Matcha Azuki, Raspberry, Tiramisu and Vanilla.

There is a Mini Choux Platter (S$21) where you get to savour every flavour in bite-size portions for those who simply can’t decide on what they want.

In case you are wondering, chouquettes are essentially airy sugary-topped puff pastries that are delightfully crisp on the outside and stuffed with luscious cream inside. And over at Ollella, each piece of chouquette looks like a “haute couture” dessert.

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Chouquettes aside, the little gourmet establishment has also made quite a name for itself with their authentic freshly baked Kueh Lapis Legit (600g for S$38, 1.2kg for S$72).

These homemade 20-layer Indonesian cakes take at least half a day to prepare and are made with zero preservatives. An online preorder is required if you are after a box of this Kueh Lapis goodness.

Ollella
3 Petain Road
Singapore 208108
Mon, Wed to Sun: 12pm – 9pm
Closed on Tuesdays
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

About the writer:
Hui Jun Ng is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She previously worked in the food and marketing industry. She loves traveling and enjoys exploring underrated destinations. In her free time, you will find her indulging in coffee and her all time favourite local dish – bak chor mee.

Cheese tarts are all the rage now and suddenly, everyone in Asia is scrambling for one. In Japan, we’ve got seasoned players like Pablo and BAKE who have been in the field for a while now.

And with the trend passing on to the neighbouring Asian countries, we now have various versions of iced and baked cheese tarts in Hong Kong, Bangkok, and of course, Singapore.

Riding on the arrival of the famous Hokkaido BAKE Cheese Tart in Singapore, several local players have also launched their own renditions – including salted egg yolk cheese tarts – this week. We are all in for a treat. Or two. Or many.

Move aside, Salted Egg Yolk Croissant. Cheese Tarts are the next big trend in Singapore. Here’s a guide on where to get the best cheese tarts in Singapore.

FLOR PATISSERIE

Flor Patisserie at Duxton Hill is one of our go-to Japanese Patisseries in Singapore. Chef Yamashita never fails, and he too has introduced his own version of iced cheese tarts.

Expect salted cream cheese filling encased in an almond cookie tart. There are eight Ice Cheese Tart flavours (S$3.8.0) to pick from – Original, Caramel, Chocolate Orange, Earl Grey, Green Tea and Maple.

2 Duxton Hill #01-01
Singapore 089588
Tel: +65 6223 8628
Daily: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Outram

HOKKAIDO BAKED CHEESE TART

This new Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart at Jurong Point is actually a new concept by Secret Recipe, which many people may know it for its cheesecakes and cream cakes.

Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart is selling a box of 6 cheese tarts for S$14.50.

1 Jurong West Central 2
#B1-K2 Jurong Point
Singapore 648886
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Boon Lay

MITZO’S WEEKEND DIM SUM BRUNCH

Yes, you read that right. Mitzo’s new weekend dim sum brunch buffet serves its rendition of Hokkaido Milk Cheese Tart. Unlimited cheese tarts? Count us in!

Little yellow tarts to end off your meal is second to none. Salty, cheese custard encased in buttery tart shells; melty and flowy. How to not love these?

Level 4 Grand Park Orchard
270 Orchard Road
Singapore 238857
Tel: +65 6603 8855
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 12am last order
Fri to Sun, Public Holiday and Eve of Public Holidays: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 1am last order
Nearest Station: Orchard/Somerset

NIGIRO CAFE

We chanced upon Nigiro Cafe’s unique Churro Cheese Tart (S$4.80) and decided to give it a shot because it has an irresistible molten centre that just looked too good to pass up on! Nigeria Cafe is a Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant and it sits inside Eat at Seven at Suntec City.

3 Temasek Boulevard # 03-315
Suntec City Mall
Singapore 038983
Tel: +65 6238 1669
Daily: 11.30am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

PATISSERIE GLACE

Patisserie Glace is one of the first few in Singapore to introduce iced cheese tarts. Its Rin Rin Ice Cheese Tart (S$3.50) comes in 12 flavours including the original cheese, and they include chocolate, Earl Grey, caramel, green tea, strawberry, Fuji apple and yuzu.

There is an ongoing promotion where you can enjoy a free green tea tart with purchase of eight cheese tarts.

12 Gopeng Street #01-31/32 Icon Village
Singapore 078877
Tel: +65 6400 0247
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

PRIMA DELI

Just launched today is Prima Deli’s array of cheese tarts. The local stalwart has introduced two flavours to ride on the baked cheese tart hype, and they are Original Cheese Tart (S$2.40) and Salted Egg Lava Cheese Tarts (S$2.80)

The promotional price is S$2 and S$2.40 respectively – valid from now till 30 April 2016. You can get Prima Deli’s cheese tarts at all outlets, but the availability differs at each outlet due to their staggered delivery timings.

10 Sinaran Drive
Square 2 #01-20
Singapore 307506
Tel:  +65 6397 2359

Photo credit: Icing Room Facebook

THE ICING ROOM

The Icing Room is a pretty white-and-pink bakery that can be found in heartland malls and they too have just launched their baked cheese tart at its nex outlet.

They come in Original and Gold Lava, and are priced at S$2 each. There is a current buy-3-get-1-free promotion, and we heard that the tarts were sold out within two hours on its first day of launch! The early bird catches the worm, indeed.

Oh, and a Tiramisu cheese tart will be introduced soon.

23 Serangoon Central
#B2-58/59 nex@Serangoon
Singapore 556083
Tel: +65 6634 4486
Nearest Station: Serangoon

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

The owner of Lana Cake Shop, Mrs Violet Kwan, is retiring and she is looking for a successor to take over the legendary chocolate cake shop.

This iconic cake shop at Greenwood Avenue has been around since 1975, and there is a reason why it has remained immensely popular for so many decades. Moist and extremely chocolatey, you will never look at chocolate cakes the same way again once you have tried Lana Chocolate Cake.

And it is such a shame that we might never get to taste it again (unless the right successor is found).

According to a report by Straits Times, Mrs Violet Kwan is looking to sell the cake business which will include her secret recipes and her unit at 36 Greenwood Avenue.

“It must be someone who really values the cake, who knows how to bake and is not just looking for a business opportunity,” Mrs Violet Kwan says. “I hope s/he will take Lana Cake to greater heights.”

If you haven’t tried it, you might have seen it before?

Despite its plain-looking and un-photogenic exterior that has zero physical appeal, this block of brown is the famous chocolate cake; Lana Cake Shop has certainly nailed it.

There are many good chocolate cakes in Singapore – Awfully Chocolate, Jane’s Cake Station, Vicky’s Cake Shop, to name a few – but Lana Cake Shop’s chocolate cake is a taste of nostalgia and it will always hold a special place in Singaporeans’ hearts.

Whoever the successor is going to be, we just hope that s/he will continue to maintain and uphold the standards set by Mrs Violet Kwan.

Lana Chocolate Cake
36 Greenwood Avenue
Tel: +65 6466 8940
Mon & Tue: 10.30am – 4.30pm
Wed to Fri: 10.30am – 5.30pm
Sat: 10.30am – 4.30pm
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens

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.

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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.

Xperience sits within the luxurious Sofitel So Singapore which is strategically located in the Central Business District (CBD) of Singapore.

The modern European restaurant is helmed by one of Singapore’s youngest and most charming executive chef, Trevor Paulo, who has a flair for recreating western classics with interesting local twists that has surely captured our hearts.

Chef Trevor Paulo’s unique culinary creations have successfully pushed the boundaries of traditional French cuisine, where his dishes have impressed even reputable 3-Michelin Starred Chefs such as Chef Christophe Muller and Chef Hideaki Matsuo. Despite all the glorious achievements, Chef Trevor remains down-to-earth and enjoys interacting with all his guests.

The next time you are in the CBD or need some surprises in your life, head down to Sofitel So Singapore’s Xperience Restaurant to experience Chef Trevor’s new menu. You will be in for a great time, we promise.

With its open-kitchen concept, it allows diners to catch the gastronomic team in action. Of course, Chef Trevor will be there to chat with you about his dishes, or about anything at all!

Xperience Restaurant is also an ideal venue for business luncheons and romantic date nights. We’ve been there on numerous occasions, and our favourite mood has to be dinner time, where the CBD crowd is non-existent, and the whole restaurant transforms into a sexy and intimate space for you to kick off your shoes, and simply relish the night with your date.

Every starter at Xperience Restaurant is truly a showstopper and the Spanner Crab (S$24++) is our favourite one among them all.

The fresh crustacean – integrated with wasabi mayonnaise – is garnished with edible flower petals, green herbs and seaweed crackers. The different textures of flavours had us devouring the entire entrée within seconds.

Poached Sweet Prawns (S$26++) is yet another stunning creation by Chef Trevor. The refreshing layers consist of fresh Granny Smith apple slices alternating with poached sweet prawns that are marinated with homemade ponzu.

Every mouthful packs a satisfying punch and we love how gorgeous it is plated with bonito flakes and pink edible floral petals. The precise ingredients vary according to season, so do expect a few tweaks here and there!

The Home Cured Salmon (S$24++) looks simple, but what do you know! Much effort has been channeled into attaining the fish’s overall superb taste and texture profile. Served with dollops of whipped yoghurt infused crème fraîche, fried capers, tobiko roe coated with gold powder, mirin pickled onions and almond truffle soil-looking earthy crumble, this dish is in fact a complicated one with varying flavours.

Just like that, Chef Trevor has redefined cured salmon. Impressive.

The Grilled Pork Pressa (S$36++) stole all the limelight with its delicious well-marbled meat. The prime pork cut has been marinated in duck fat and roasted over chargrill to medium rare doneness; the meat was so creamy and flavourful that everyone on the table did a double take and thought it was beef instead.

The smoky pork is complemented with asparagus, capsicum honey purée, pumpkin tuile, shallot confit and vanilla pumpkin purée. Such a colourful dish that reflects elements of winter and rusticness of all sorts.

We have two other mains to love and share.

The ‘Curried’ Lamb Shoulder confit (S$35++) utilizes the cut that extends to the neck. Marinated in a myriad of spices, the meat is sous-vide for 36 hours to achieve a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

The lamb main is then complemented with carrot purée, fresh peas and goat cheese crumble. Love the play of flavours and colours using vegetables to tone down the gaminess of the meat.

The Braised Short Rib (S$35++) is another stellar highlight of Xperience Restaurant’s new menu. The fork-tender braised beef short rib is robust in flavour, and is further enhanced with Bordelaise sauce, green tea purée, roasted baby beetroot and three knob celery cubes.

Fun fact about the celeriac in case you are brushing it off already – each celeriac is cooked and presented in a different flavour – namely grilled salt, smoked salt and Vadouvan – so that every bite is a surprise.

Just when you think the show is only on the entrées and mains, wait till you see the desserts. Chef Trevor and his pastry chef will make you rethink Xperience Restaurant’s already popular desserts with his innovation and brilliance; they are works of art to say the least.

The Araguani Chocolate Dome (S$22++) is a theatrical crowd pleaser, where lukewarm pistachio and vanilla bean crémeux is poured over the sphere, and voila! The 72% dark chocolate sphere opens in a dramatic manner, revealing the Madagascar vanilla and hazelnut praline ice-cream inside.

For an exotic tropical dessert, we highly recommend the ‘Flexi’ Coconut Ganache (S$19++).

This visually stunning deconstructed treat features flexible coconut agar-infused gelatine, and is accompanied with chilli-marinated pineapple slices, noisette butter chip and artisanal goreng pisang ice-cream. The ice-cream is made from scratch with local pisang barangan bananas, a local twist done with European flair.

The Tasmanian Pepper Meringue Spike (S$20++) is the prettiest of the lot, and is definitely Vogue-worthy. The dome comprises basil cream, greek yogurt, olive oil sponge, roasted persimmon ice-cream and tomato jam.

Dressed in attention-grabbing blue and white meringue spikes, this dessert stole our hearts and we will totally return to Xperience Restaurant just for it.

These 9 dishes executed with masterly finesse are a great representation of what diners can anticipate at Sofitel So Singapore’s Xperience Restaurant.

Each dish is a photogenic masterpiece that Chef Trevor proudly presents, and if you have the chance to grab Chef Trevor, speak to him. He always has stories about his food and inspirations to share, and his passion for culinary is burning through every word. We are nothing short of impressed by him.

For the latest updates, go to Sofitel So Singapore’s website and like them on Facebook and Instagram.

Xperience Restaurant
35 Robinson Road
Sofitel So Singapore, Level 1
Singapore 068876
Tel: +65 6701 6800
Daily: 6.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place/Telok Ayer

This post is brought to you by Sofitel So Singapore.

Soft serves are here to stay! Yes, soft-serves has been the ‘it’ food for a while now, and we are keeping it in our lives. Few things in life comfort us like the sheer simplicity of a good soft serve cone.

The flavours and combinations can get wild and interesting; think Kyoho grape and oolong tea. And then there are the classic ones that we can never get sick of. With all the soft serve shops in town and more that are coming up, our excitement won’t die any time soon.

Here are 9 Best Soft Serve Ice Creams in Singapore that you have to try. A cone a day won’t hurt anybody.

#1 AMASOY

This gorgeous cone takes a spot on this list, and it should be on yours too. Even if you are not a big fan of soy, we are sure that you will fall head over heels in love with this cone – choose from matcha, soy (original) or a mix of both.

Bugis+
201 Victoria Street #04-05
(Inside DaeSsikSin)
Singapore 188067
Tel: +65 6382 3550
Nearest Station: Bugis

#2 BROTHER BIRD

We are fans of this soft serve that is extremely visually-pleasing, as well as great-tasting – two major factors that attribute to a good soft serve. They rotate their flavours every month, so be sure to look out for the frequent changes.

30 Bali lane
Singapore 189966
Tel: +65 9800 7628
Daily: 12pm – 10pm
Closed: Tue
Nearest Station: Bugis

#3 COOLPLAY SOFT SERVE

We are glad to have slogged through the HDB blocks under the sweltering sun to get to CoolPlay because it was just the answer we needed to cool ourselves down. Noteworthy flavours include Rum & Raisin & Chocolate, Oolong Tea and Mango (S$5 for a mix on cone or cup).

Blk 85B Lorong 4 Toa Payoh
#01-332B
Singapore 312085
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 9pm
Mon: Closed
Nearest Station: Toa Payoh

#4 GODIVA CHOCOLATE

This needs no introduction because Godiva’s chocolates are divine, so you bet their soft serve will be no less heavenly. This cone comes with a rather hefty price tag. At S$8, you pick from three types of chocolate flavours, and the richness will have you understand why it is worth every single cent.

391 Orchard Road
Basement 2 Ngee Ann City Takashimaya
Singapore 238873
Tel: +65 6738 3657
Daily: 10am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

#5 MILKCOW

If you are into the potent milk taste in your soft serve, then Milkcow is for you. While some might frown at the strong milky taste, we actually love it when it is served with a side of honeycomb. The sweetness really cuts away the overly intense milk flavours.

2 Handy Road
#01-03 The Cathay
Singapore 229233
Tel: +65 6734 4307
Mon to Thu, Sun: 11.30am – 9.50pm
Fri & Sat: 11.30am – 10.50pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Gaut

#6 OYOGE TAIYAKI

Kyoho Grape soft serve! What’s not to like? There is honestly nothing bad we can say about this one, except that there’s not enough in this world to keep us happy for the rest of our lives. They also have other flavours, but we say, skip that, get this one and you’ll be good.

191 New Bridge Road
Singapore 059423
Tel: +65 9099 0318
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9pm
Fri to Sun: 10.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

#7 SUNDAY FOLKS

Long after their opening, Sunday Folks at Chip Bee Garden is still seeing long queues and wait times during dinner and weekends. We especially love the refreshing Earl Grey Lavender flavoured soft serve.

Blk 44 Jalan Merah Saga
#01-52
Singapore 278116
Tel: +65 6479 9166
Mon: Closed
Tue to Thu: 1pm – 10pm
Fri: 1pm – 11pm
Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

#8 THE COLD PANTRY

The Cold Pantry really pays a lot of attention to the presentation of their soft serve, and they sure taste as good as they look. However, you need to have it with their fresh waffles for the full “Cold Pantry” experience.

131 Rangoon Road
Singapore 218409
Tel: +65 9179 7266
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9pm
Fri to Sun: 12pm – 10pm
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

#9 TSUJIRI

Tsujiri probably has our favourite and the best matcha soft serve in town. The intense matcha flavours and consistency of the soft serve always remind us of the decadent cones we’ve had in Japan.

313 Orchard Road
#B3-53 313 Somerset
Singapore 238895
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somserset

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.

Desserts come in all shapes and sizes, but the best of the bests remain memorable for a long, long time. We have had a great year of fantastic desserts from brand new stores and long-time favourites from popular bakeries, restaurants and cafes.

In this article, we celebrate some of the best desserts in Singapore that took our breath away in 2015, and will definitely head back for more.

Here are 11 Best Desserts We’ve Had in Singapore in 2015 and you might want to try them too if you haven’t.

#1 ANGELINA – MONT BLANC

French patisserie at Angelina has long been known for their Mont Blanc (S$13.50). Yes, it is a hefty price tag for a small dessert but this signature item is so popular worldwide for a reason – it tastes better than heaven.

Wrapped around with layers of chestnut purée vermicelli, with light whipped cream under it and meringue in its center, the Mont Blanc is probably the best we have had in Singapore (and in the world).

Capitol Galleria #01-82
15 Stamford Road
Singapore 178906
Tel: +65 6384 0481
Mon – Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

#2 DAZZLING CAFE – HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE HONEY TOAST

When Dazzling Cafe first came to Singapore, the Taiwanese cafe chain saw snaking queues every single day, all throughout the day. Our top pick from the standard menu is the Hazel Chocolate Honey Toast (S$19.90).

Dazzling Cafe is also home to several other crazy Thick Toasts, and they are all nothing short of photogenic.

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

Read: 15 Prettiest Cakes in Singapore You Must Try At Least Once In Your Life.

#3 EAST 8 NEW YORK FUSION TAPAS + BAR – MOLTEN PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE

Out of all the molten lava cakes we have had this year, we can safely say that the Molten Peanut Butter Chocolate Lava Cake (S$15) is a top contender.

The classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate is divine, and the side of ice cream really sealed the deal for us.

10 Coleman Street
#01/21-22
Singapore 179809
Tel: +65 6338 8289
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 11pm
Fri: 12pm – 12am
Sat: 6pm- 12am
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: City Hall

#4 EVERYTHING WITH FRIES – ICE CREAM ACCIDENT

Launched on 01 December 2015, the Ice Cream Accident (S$8.90) almost immediately became one of our favourite desserts to have. Dark chocolate ice cream is placed on a bed of vanilla bean cream, covered in chocolate soil.

The combination of flavours and textures of this adorable dessert is outstanding to say the least, and the price tag had us loving it even more!

Holland Village
40, Lorong Mambong
Singapore 227695
Tel: +65 6463 3741
Mon to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Holland Village

#5 LE SUCRE DU PATISSERIE

Founded in Indonesia, Le Sucre Du Patisserie is an online patisserie that specialises in the cutest macarons ever. They come in different characters such as Tsum Tsum, Disney Princesses, Marvel Avenger, and Hello Kitty.

Instagram: Lesucredupatisserie.sg
Tel: +65 8608 9409

#6 MAY MAY – LIU SHA DONUTS

May May’s Liu Sha Donuts (S$7 for 3) were a total hit when they were first introduced. Everyone who had tried it will remember the warm salted egg yolk goodness cocooned in deep-fried donut lavishly coated with sugar.

Well, salted egg yolk anything will get to us; even more so when they are eaten as a dessert!

65 Tras Street
Singapore 079004
Tel: +65 6221 4698
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

#7 OPUS BAR & GRILL – CHOCOLATE DOME

A couple of months ago, chocolate domes were all the rage on social media. You can have a great rendition at Opus Bar & Grill where the Chocolate Dome (S$14) is filled with blueberry crumble and Baileys ice cream.

Elegant and decadent, watch as the dome “burst open” when the hot chocolate sauce is poured all over it. What a show.

581 Orchard Road
Hilton Singapore
Singapore 238883
Tel: +65 6730 3390
Daily: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard Road

Read: 11 Ugliest Desserts In Singapore That Taste Better Than Heaven.

#8 STRICTLY PASTRY – UGLY SUE

This cake certainly does not look like much, but sometimes, even the most undiscerning looking desserts can sweep you off your feet and this was just one of them.

Strictly Pastry’s Ugly Sue (S$3 per slice) might be so ugly on the outside, but inside, it is a pot of gold. The simple dessert is a meringue filled with passionfruit mousse, then rolled with fresh strawberries, raspberries and blueberries.

267 Joo Chiat Rd
Singapore 427521
Tel: +65 6348 8837
Mon: 3pm – 9pm
Wed: 3pm – 9pm
Thu & Fri: 1pm – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Dakota

#9 TARTE BY CHERYL KOH – CACAO BARRY DARK CHOCOLATE TART

They were all the hype when they first launched. The tarts here can be pretty pricey (starting at S$8) but they are pretty worth the splurge.

The rich chocolate flavours of the Cacao Barry Dark Chocolate Tart won us over. while the fruity ones are for those who have a lighter palate.

1 Scotts Road
#01-12 Shaw Centre
Singapore 238868
Tel: +65 6235 3225
Daily: 10.30am – 7.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

#10 THE LOKAL – STICKY DATE PUDDING

There is something different about The Lokal’s Sticky Date Pudding (SS$10) that made it stand out amongst the rest. It is surely among the best in Singapore.

From the warm pudding to the ice cream, every mouthful was better than the last.

136 Neil Rd
Singapore 088865
Tel: +65 6423 9918
Mon: 8am – 6pm
Tue – Fri: 8am – 10.30pm
Sat: 9am – 10.30pm
Sun: 9am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Outram Park

#11 THE POPULUS COFFEE & CO – LEMON & WHITE CHOCOLATE SUNDAE

This is one unexpected creation by the people behind The Populus Coffee & Co. What might look like just a sundae is actually way more than that. The Lemon & White Chocolate Sundae (S$14) is a mind-blowing bowl of homemade Tahitian vanilla ice cream with fresh lemon jelly, rosewater meringue, white chocolate crumb, popping candy, cornflakes and citron mascarpone.

The end result is a sophisticated bowl of well-balanced citrusy and milky flavours that left us longing for more.

146 Neil Road
Tel: +65 6635 8420
Mon & Wed: 9am – 7 pm
Thu & Fri: 9am – 10.30pm
Sat: 9.30am – 10.30pm
Sun: 9.30am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Outram

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

So good, you would want to lick them off your screen. That is why we say these are the Prettiest Desserts in Singapore That You Must Try At Least Once In Your Life.

Or twice. Or thrice. Or just worship them forever.

Desserts are sweet endings to our meals; well, they can be sweet beginnings too. Desserts are divine, and they lift our spirits up like no other. We are always enthralled by the idea of a pretty dessert – one that we cannot wait to dig in to, yet have to capture a thousand and one photos of it in different angles before we eat them, so that we can remember the moments forever.

Do you feel the same way too? Then you have to read this list for the Prettiest Desserts in Singapore That You Must Try At Least Once In Your Life.

#1 BANANA TREE – FLOWER POT DESSERT

Because eating from plates and bowls are too mainstream, we now dig in to flower pots!

26 Keong Saik Road
Singapore 089133
Tel: +65 6221 5020
Tue to Sat: 11am – 9pm
Sun: 12pm – 7pm
Nearest Station: Outram Park

#2 CAKE SPADE – #OVERTHETOP MILKSHAKE

This #OverTheTop Milkshake is topped with a “salad” of fluffy Cotton Candy, a slice of Red Velvet Cake, Old-school Biscuits, Grape Wafer Biscuits, lots of Nutella Rainbow Sprinkles with a Vanilla milkshake as the base.

Orchid Hotel
1 Trans Link, #01-06
Singapore 078867
Tel: +65 6444 3868
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9pm
Fri to Sun: 12pm – 10:30pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

#3 HOSHINO COFFEE – PANCAKE SOUFFLÉ

Enjoy the best of both worlds with this cross-breed of soufflé and pancake.

Capitol Piazza #B2-55
15 Stamford Road
Singapore 178906
Tel: +65 6384 5131
Daily: 10.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

#4 LOKKEE – BACON DELIGHT

Butterscotch and bacon infused ice-cream sitting in a deep-fried hot crunchy bread bowl drizzled with raspberry and chocolate sauce. Oh. My. God.

Plaza Singapura
#03-01, 68 Orchard Road
Singapore 238839
Tel: +65 6884 4566
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

#5 POOL GRILL – BANOFFEE

The crumbly crust, the sweet toffee and the bananas all came together beautifully in this Banoffee.

310 Orchard Road
Singapore 238865
Mon to Thu, Sun: 11am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

#6 SINPOPO – JACKFRUIT TEA CAKE

Do not belittle this tea cake; its wonderful sweetness pays homage to the amazing tropical fruit and it is a one-of-a-kind cake!

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

#7 SYNC – MATCHA CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE

Greens are good for you, right? So is this Matcha Chocolate Lava Cake!

Serangoon Garden Estate
12 Maju Ave
Singapore 556690
Tel: +65 6282 0612
Daily: 11am – 12am
Nearest Station: Serangoon/Lorong Chuan

#8 TART BLANC – BLUEBERRY LAVENDER CHOCOLATE TART

Sounds complicated. Just eat the tart after you’ve photographed it. We assure you, you will love it.

Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard #01-102
Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 6238 6893
Mon to Thu: 10.30am – 9pm
Fri: 10.30am – 9.30pm
Sat: 11am – 9.30pm
Sun: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

#9 THE COLD PANTRY – ROOT BEER WAFFLES

I see what you did there.

131 Rangoon Road
Singapore 218409
Tel: +65 9179 7266
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9pm
Fri to Sun: 12pm – 10pm
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

Read: Here’s a compilation of the prettiest cakes that we have tried in Singapore.

Speculoos Cookie Butter, or Cookie Butter in short, has been famed for its nutty and creamy flavour worldwide. This spread is essentially made with baked cookies, before crushing and mixing them with oil until they become a mouth-watering spread – akin to the texture and colour of peanut butter, but even better. We love cookie butter for its addictive taste and would eat it straight from the jar if it was not so fattening.

Speculoos Cookie Butter spread has been leaving its mark across desserts as one of the ultimate ingredient that can never go wrong – macarons, cakes, waffles, ice cream – you name it, they would probably have dominated it all already.

Join the party as we uncover 7 Speculoos Cookie Butter Desserts For The Cookie Butter Fanatics.

#1 51 FIVEONE DEGREES - SPECULOOS CUPCAKES 

The Speculoos Cupcake (S$3.80) at 51 FiveOne Degrees certainly left an impression. The fluffy and moist cupcake was a delight to savour, with a fabulous Cookie Butter spread encased in its core.

If that is not enough to impress, the cupcake is also topped off with a velvety buttercream and a little piece of Lotus cookie for an elevated texture. If you are a big fan of Speculoos Cookie Butter, you have to try this.

Blk 203, Toa Payoh North, #01-1113
Singapore 310203
Tel: + 65 6526 9328
Mon to Fri: 11:55am – 8:55pm
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays
Nearest Station: Braddell

#2 BLOOMSBURY BAKERS - SPECULOOS CHOCOLATE BROWNIE CRUMBLE TART 

As we bit into the Speculoos Chocolate Brownie Crumble Tart (S$6.50), we were already contemplating on ordering a second slice. This gem of a tart was a delicious party of chocolate brownie chunks and crisp Speculoos Cookie Butter crumble bits made from the finest of ingredients for us.

While you are at it, you can also order up their famed Speculoos Cheesecake (S$6.50) for an extra pampering – just shut up and take our money already.

30 Bendemeer Rd, #01-889
Singapore 330030
Tel: +65 6299 3450
Tue to Fri: 11am – 7pm
Sat: 10am – 7pm
Sun: 10am – 6pm
Closed on Mondays
Nearest Station: Boon Keng

#3 MACARON.SG - COOKIE BUTTER MACARONS 

Macaron.Sg is known for their uniquely flavoured macarons, made less sweet to cater to the Singaporean tastebuds. These petite little cuties will give you that sugar rush, but when they are sandwiched with Speculoos Cookie Butter filling?

Well, that is pure indulgence. These Cookie Butter Macarons (S$2.50 each) that we had were nothing short of amazing, and we cannot wait to head back for more!

Bakerz Lab
Sultan Plaza
100 Jalan Sultan, #04-40/41
Singapore 199001
Tel: +65 9855 1531
Mon to Fri: 10am – 7pm
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays
Nearest Station: Lavender

#4 NOM BISTRO & BAKERY - SPECULOOS RAINBOW CAKE 

Nom Bistro & Bakery is known for their rainbow cakes, and has recently introduced the Speculoos Rainbow Cake (S$7.90). A sight to behold, the soft and moist cake proved to be one of the better rainbow cakes out there, enriched with a decadent Speculoos Cookie buttercream that complemented the overall taste and texture of the cake.

Macpherson Community Club
400 Paya Lebar Way
Singapore 379131
Tel: +65 67473839
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Macpherson

#5 ONCE UPON A MILKSHAKE - COOKIE BUTTER MILKSHAKE 

Don’t we all just love milkshakes? This Cookie Butter Milkshake (S$9 for the regular portion) brings you a taste of heaven as you slurp on the thick and rich-tasting dessert drink. Trust us, they are so good that they are bound to wow any Speculoos Cookie Butter fans out there.

Capitol Piazza
13 Stamford Road, #02-31
Singapore 178905
Tel: +65 9823 3779
Tue to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 8pm
Fri to Sat: 12pm – 9pm
Closed on Mondays
Nearest Station: City Hall

#6 SPATULA - RIDICULOOS SPECTACULOOS WAFFLES 

This Halal bakery cafe serves a decent selection of bakes – think cakes, cupcakes, waffles and drinks. You bet their Ridiculoos Spectaculoos Waffles (S$13) is an absolute hit with many of their customers – comprising a wafer shard, biscuit crumbs, delicious Speculoos spread, and a single scoop of chocolate chip ice cream drizzled with maple syrup, we have to say that these waffles completed an otherwise plain afternoon!

87 Frankel Avenue
Singapore 458215
Tel: +65 6243 3208
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 10pm
Sat to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Kembangan or Bedok

#7 UDDERS - SALTED SPECULOOS 

Udders is no stranger to any dessert lovers out there, with its range of freshly made ice cream and famed liqueur ice cream conceptions.

The Salted Speculoos Ice Cream (S$3.80) is made with brown butter base with huge slices of Lotus cookies snugly sandwiched in between. Salted Caramel swirls are also added in for an elevated savoury kick!

246D Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574370
Tel: +65 6452 0803
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 1am
Fri to Sun, Eve of PH: 12pm – 2am
Nearest MRT: Marymount

About the writer:
Cassandra is a staff writer for ladyironchef. During her free time, she fuels her passion for fashion through shopping and indulges in all things food. She loves anything egg related and is always ready for a cafe-hopping adventure.