Desserts

You'll regret for walking out Surrey Hills Grocer without trying any of the cakes created by Chef Pang. While the crowd favourite is the classic Strawberry Shortcake, I prefer the nostalgic tasting Peanut Butter and Jam cake. The rich and dense peanut butter laid heavily on the airy sponge cake with sweet strawberry jam oozing out when taking every bite. This is my sweet ending of the meal.

Japanese love Mont Blanc - not the luxury brand for pens but a pureed chestnut dessert. You can also find the other popular rendition Purple Sweet Potato Mont Blanc ($13.90) at Cafe Kuriko. 😚

Despite Cafe Kuriko uses chestnut from Japan to make their Mont Blanc, it is not as creamy smooth as the ones you find in Japan. The price tag is tad steep for the messy presentation but if you are missing Japan and want to immerse in a Japanese-French inspired cafe, can give Cafe Kuriko a try! 😉

Venchi (@venchi.singapore) is deemed "one of the best gelato one can have in Italy". With its flagship store at Marina Bay Sands (@marinabaysands), we can get to indulge in the authentic gelato without traveling to Italy. 🤗

Try the new Panna Cotta flavour along with Tiramisu to experience these familiar desserts in gelato form. Famous for its prized ingredients - pistachio and chocolate, Venchi's Brutto ma Buono (milk chocolate with hazelnut) and Pistachio di Bronte are the must-trys! 😋

Thanks to Burpple Beyond (@burpple), 😘 I get to enjoy this renowned Italian gelato on a 1-for-1 promotion. Two regular cups/cones (total of 4 flavours) for just $10! 🤭

Have you gotten your hands on these fluffy Korean buns and flakey croissants from Korfe (@korfe.sg) yet? 😋 Currently priced at $2 each and selling straight out from the oven, I managed to get all the six items - Matcha Cookie Bun, Garlic Cream Cheese Bun, Injeolmi Red Bean Mochi Bun, Nutella Cookie Bun, Butter Croissant and Almond Croissant. 😘

Tip: Cut the buns in halves and try them two ways - hot and chilled. Heating the buns up elevates the flavours 🤤 and fluffiness of the buns while eating them chilled is like enjoying ice cream buns. 😍

Think chewy and airy donuts with a light crisp on the outside, 🤤 featuring Singapore local flavours - Pandan Ondeh Ondeh ($2.80), Orh Nee ($2.50), Pulut Hitam ($2.20) and Milo Dinosaur ($2.20). If you prefer lighter and refreshing flavours, try Citrus Yuzu ($2.50), Wholemeal Yogurt ($2.20), Coffee ($1.80) and Original ($1.30).

If you can't stomach all at once, must try the crowd-pleasing Orh Nee donut! The overflowing yam filling is smooth and not overly sweet. #donutworrybehappy 😘

Finally I got to try the Matcha Blondies ($9.70) from Edith Patisserie (@edithpatisserie). Using matcha powder imported from Japan, the natural bittersweet taste and robust matcha flavour explode with every bite I take. 😍

Are you green with envy? If you're a matcha lover, this is a must-try! 😋

Smooy serves great froyo but their chocolate ice cream is awesome too. Rich and milky! This lesser known froyo surprised me with the variety of toppings and sauces. Love the beautiful galactic colour chocolate topping 😍! Thanks to Burpple Beyond, I can get 2 for the price of 1. 😚

Known for its premium matcha tea and hailing all the way from Japan, Tsujirihei Honten has been returning to Takashimaya Food Hall for years. Loyal matcha fans must be familiar with the velvety matcha ice cream drizzled with thick matcha syrup, but this time they topped it up with the famous and absolutely delicious piece of "Uji Green Powdered Tea Chocolate Crunch with Tencha" at no additional cost 😚.

Fyi: Each box (9pcs) of the Chocolate Crunch actually costs ¥1,458 (~SGD$18).

每年仿佛是一个约定. Tsujirihei Hoten - my favourite Japanese tea shop is back with its robust tea ice cream. My love for the sweet nutty houjicha goes as deep as my love for matcha 😘. Tsujirihei Honten is doing something special for their loyal matcha SG fans. This year they topped up every softserve with a piece of their famous 茶ノ道 (which cost about $2 each) for free!! 😆

My efforts to locate this hidden gem in a quiet corner behind the bustling streets of Chinatown paid off. The tarts were on point in every aspects. From the perfectly smooth, sweet and citrusy lemon meringue tart, to the rich and gooey chocolate tart topped with crunchy hazelnuts and speculoos. 😍

The bill for such tasty tarts was only $6 after using Burpple Beyond to enjoy the 1-for-1 deal! Download Burpple app and subscribe to Burpple Beyond now. Quote to enjoy 20% off all day membership with 1-for-1 deals at burpproved curated makan places. 😊

The taste of matcha was very subtle (apparent from the colour), but I had realistic expectations. For 2 bucks, the milky soft serve with the rich and thick chocolate hot fudge 😍 is still my all-time favourite dessert from the big M.