Best durian desserts to savour in Singapore this season
By: Alyssa Chung
SINGAPORE — Here's where to find some of the best durian cakes, puffs, and ice cream in Singapore this season.
Goodwood Park Hotel
From now to 14 July, Goodwood Park Hotel celebrates its durian fiesta with six new D24 durian desserts alongside four favourites as well as signature ‘Mao Shan Wang’ durian pastries. This year's collection includes the sublime D24 Pandan Lapis Coconut Cake ($16 per slice), composed of pandan sponge layered with durian mousse and finished with coconut flakes; D24 Royale Cheesecake ($28) made with durian mousse and cream cheese; and D24 Matcha Mont Blanc Tart ($42 for six). The mini dome-shaped tarts are made with matcha and chestnut mousse as well as D24 durian pulp. For something playful, go for the Mini D24 Ice Cream Bars – creamy D24 durian ice cream is coated in dark chocolate, almond, cappuccino, or Oreo flavours ($22 for a box of four).
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If you are a fan of the rich and bittersweet ‘Mao Shan Wang’ Durian, then go all out for the signature ‘Mao Shan Wang’ Mousse Cake ($72) or ‘Mao Shan Wang’ Power Puff ($22.80 per piece). Only available from 12pm to 7pm, this huge profiterole is freshly piped upon order. These are sold at The Deli or online http://festivepromotions.goodwoodparkhotel.com, and the last order date is 10 July at 12 pm.
22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221
Tel: 6730 1786
Sukawa
For this year’s durian season (estimated to take place from now to 31 August), you can experience SukaWa, a first-of-its-kind ‘omakase’ style durian experience curated by 99 Old Trees, an established durian retailer. SukaWa is limited to up to two sessions per week, each from 45 minutes to an hour, for a maximum of eight persons (priced at $60 per person).
Durian experts will present at least six durian cultivars ranging from Mao Shan Wang to the rare Black Thorn (depending on availability) and share with you interesting facts about each varietal. Feast on unlimited portions of high quality durians – from the lightest taste profile to the most intense. This is accompanied by a ‘cooling’ concoction of mint, cucumber and lemon water, followed by homemade durian choux puff piped with a mixture of D24 durian puree and fresh cream. You will also get hot tea and coconut water to cleanse the palate. During the fun and casual session, attendees may also request for unlimited additional portions of either Mao Shan Wang or D24 durian.
Block 46 Owen Road #01-277 Singapore 210046
Tel: 9822 2495
Ollela
Ollela and Ah Mah Homemade Cake recently collaborated on a new concept that offers a range of traditional kueh and sweet treats. All the items are handmade and freshly prepared. Sink your teeth into the D24 Durian Dadar ($2.50), packed with pure D24 durian flesh and freshly grated coconut. This fragrant filling is wrapped in delicate pandan crepe. The original kueh dadar version with freshly grated coconut and gula melaka is priced at $2.
1 HarbourFront Walk, #B2-K7 VivoCity, Singapore 098585.
302 Tiong Bahru Road, #B1-K4 Tiong Bahru Plaza, Singapore 168732.
Tel: 6325 4508
Violet Oon Singapore Satay Bar & Grill
After a satisfying meal at Violet Oon’s Clarke Quay outlet, order the richly flavoured chendol with durian pengat sauce ($15). The bowl of indulgence comes with handmade chendol, red bean and attap chee served with fragrant gula Melaka shaved ice and generously topped with luscious VO's Durian Pengat sauce and durian flesh.
3B River Valley Road, #01-18 Clark Quay, Singapore 179021
Tel: 9834 9935
db Bistro & Oyster
For something a tad more upscale, go for the db Bistro & Oyster’s signature Durian “Royale” Soufflé ($18). Created by executive pastry chef Mandy Pan, this classic French treat with a twist is baked to order. The light and fully souffle is perked up with premium Mao Shan Wang durian puree, and served with a scoop of refreshing mangosteen sorbet to balance the richness.
B1-48, Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Tel: 6688 8525
https://www.dbbistro.com/singapore/
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Four Seasons Durian Restaurant
This unique specialty durian restaurant at Jewel Changi offers a whole range of durian desserts including a sublime Mao Shan Wang ice cream. What you’ll get is pure durian pulp churned into the creamiest soft serve (the portions are quite massive so it’s best to share). If that's not enough, the extensive menu also includes colourful durian mochi and durian puffs.
Jewel Changi Airport, #B2-227/228
Tel: 6909 9789
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Sinpopo
One of the highlights by local brand Sinpopo is the decadent Cat Mountain King cake (from $58 for a whole cake). Creamy Mao Shan Wang durian pulp mixed with Gula Melaka cream is slathered between light and moist gluten-free layers of cake made purely from black glutinous rice flour. Slices are available at $8.90. Singpopo also offers luscious Mao Shan Wang tiramisu at $19 per jar (for takeaway). If you dine in their café at Katong, you can enjoy the durian pengat comprising durian pulp with pandan and gula Melaka served with coconut ice cream and browned butter croutons ($9).
458 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427671
Paragon Mall (#B1-33)
