Been a while since I've had something and thought, "Wow, this is genius!"

The Pear and Cheese ($8++) is the only dessert dumpling that will be available at @dumpling.darlings for a long while but given its uniqueness - at least in Singapore's food scene - I don't see that as an issue, but rather this might be one to be craved for and remembered by return visitors, or at least I would. 😂

Encased in each dumpling (total of 5) are poached pears, cream cheese, vanilla bean and Amaratto (an Italian liquer). The sweet pears are the clear standout here with the alcohol and vanilla bean coming through to add more depth in flavours to the crisp, piping hot dumplings. Cream cheese could be given more prominence, given the name of it, but even without it, these are still pretty bomb dumplings. The dumplings are served with a side of Tasmanian honey ice-cream; super unique and has a very interesting palate that strongly works well with the flavour of the dunplings. It has that unmistakably pure sweetness of honey but it doesn't overwhelm, and I am able to have it on its own as well. Really loved the ice-cream more and more with every spoonful. 😍

Overall, I'll say that your meal here really would not be fulfilled without having this to conclude it proper. Not only is it a well-executed, literally hot-and-cold dessert, but it is a well-executed, kickass dumpling as well. 😋