Desserts my fave meal of the day

Ube was surprisingly good, the earthiness of the yam shone through. Matcha was alright, not the intense matcha flavour I expected and it was icy in some spots as well.

The Beehive ($15) was a pop of colour against the pastel hues of the cafe interior, with a sweet Yuzu mousse encasing (in the shape of a mini beehive, no less) filled with citrusy lemon sponge and honey parfait. Felt that the tartness and sweetness balanced each other out well and I couldn't help but take bite after bite.

Pink Guava & Pear ($13) was more mellow in appearance, and unfortunately, in taste as well. Very light in guava and pear flavour, and whatever I tasted was not to my liking. Perhaps I just don't gel with guava, so try it yourself to decide.

Was pleasantly surprised when I saw Ah Chew opened at Cineleisure. Like their Bugis outlet, tables were small and pretty cramped. Went with my usual order of Black Glutinous Rice, was wasn't too satisfied with it as it's not as thick as would've liked.

Layers of sponge cake and chunky apple bits topped chestnut cream. Honestly, didn't really like this The flavours didn't gel together well and the apples had this funky artificial taste. Chestnut seemed more like an afterthought rather than an integral part of the dessert. Come to Hvala for the matcha but not for the cakes as all the ones I've tried have been disappointing so far.

Newly-opened takeaway outlet at Margaret Market (there're communal seats in the market building). Double scoop for $7.60 with additional $1 for premium flavours. Tried the National Day specials - Sesame Tang Yuan and Waffles Putu Piring. Sesame wàs rich and nutty with gooey bits of tang yuan nestled within, and the Putu Piring had a light flavour blend of pandan and gula Melaka with bits of waffles.

Definitely a treat for fans of citrusy flavours, the Kori Lemon was bursting with lemony goodness. By itself, it would already be a winner, but the base of sweet white chocolate almond crumble elevated this into a showstopper. The combination of creamy tangy lemon curd with the sweet crunchy almonds will really etch into your memory a long while after you finish the dessert. Also loved that the takeaway box included a fork, super convenient. Overall, would definitely return to have this again and also to try their other aesthetic cakes.

Felt like someone had the brainchild of combining those build-your-own salad bars with ice cream, and boy oh boy was that such an innovative idea. There were a dizzying variety of bases, mix-ins, toppings, and drizzles to choose from; it felt like seeing your own child for the first time when they turned your wildest choices into an actual creation. I didn't want my first experience here to be soured by an incompatible pairing, so I decided to choose from their recommended list.

Muah Chee: Vanilla gelato base with crunchy peanut butter, ground peanut powder, and bits of muah chee. This combi was THE BOMB!! Really tasted like eating mush chee but colder and creamier. The components blended together so seamlessly and deliciously. Definitely going to return, multiple times, to sample their other recommend and perhaps try my hand at creating the next trendy flavour.

A really aesthetic establishment in the heart of Dempsey, perfect for some weekend cafe hopping. We had the Bean-to-Bar tasting set ($18) which showcased the multi-faceted uses of cacao from farm to plate. The staff also patiently walked us through the different components of thi set and answered all our questions. Won't talk about it much here, go ahead to experience this yourselves!

We also had a glass of Cacao Wine ($12) which was oh so silky and just glided down our throats. Sweet and syrupy, this was reminiscent of Ice Wine and perfect for dessert wine lovers. Couldn't resist buying a bottle ($65) back to enjoy at home.

Crofdles were crisp at the edges but not as flaky as I'd have liked. Still delicious with the maple syrup and butter. This also comes with a scoop of ice cream, but the earl grey scoop we had was icy instead of creamy.

Wished the Hojicha scoop was below instead so I can emphasise that the Banana Walnut Brownie scoop is the one that I'm writing this review for. Not to say the Hojicha was bad, but the Banana Walnut Brownie was just *MUACKS* CHEF KISS! Full-on banana flavours with every bite and it just pairs so perfectly with the crunchy walnuts and chewy brownie. Guaranteed everyone will like this except for those banana haters (and those allergic to nuts D:)

Newly-occupying a warm and cosy space in Tanjong Pagar Plaza, Elijah Pies has been on my list of desserts to try for quite some time now ever since they started to trend during circuit breaker. We headed over on a Saturday afternoon and were first in line, but due to the limited seatings we waited for about 15min before being seated.

Spoilt for choice by the extensive options of pies, both sweet and savoury, we finally settled on the signature Wild Berry Lavender Pie ($7.90), the Warm Apple Pie ($12.90), and an Iced Yuzu White Tea ($7.90). The Lavender Pie was true to its name with strong Lavender flavours that doesn't cross into the territory of air fresheners, and also wasn't overly tart with just a right amount of berry taste. We also loved the Apple pie which had buttery, flaky pastry and was topped with thin apple slices. Apple chunks also gave the sweet apple pie filling with some bite. Overall, both pies were splendid! On the other hand, the Yuzu White tea was unmemorable and frankly wasn't worth the price.

Come at a less busy time to avoid waiting in line for long, or just takeaway some pies and have a picnic nearby. Will definitely return to try the other pies!

Roasted Pistachio Praline | Fresh Raspberry Cremeux | Pistachio Choux

KURA has always been known for their artisanal pastries which are so very instagrammable and at the same time tastes as great as they look. Their selection of tarts, cakes, and bakes are always so enticing and make it so much harder to choose which to sample.

This time round, we went for the Pistachio Raspberry Saint Honore ($14). Looking like a cure little forrest cottage, this was busting with pistachio flavours in various forms and textures - a dream for any pistachio lovers. Rich, nutty, and almost savoury, the Pistachio components were nicely balanced out by the tart Raspberry Cremeux in the centre. Overall, a must-try.