Looking for the best Christmas food in Singapore? When it comes to a good dessert, we can all say that no matter how full we are, we always make room for it. And Christmas is best excuse to overindulge. From rich chocolate yule log cakes to traditional trifles, pavlovas, and more…Singapore has a delightful selection of festive desserts to dive into this Christmas season. Here are 16 of the best Christmas desserts in Singapore.
1. Yule Log Cake
An old worldwide tradition, Log Cake remains one of the most popular Christmas desserts in Singapore. There are many variants, but traditionally, it is made to look like a cylinder Swiss roll, with chocolate buttercream, eggs, cocoa powder and flour. Swensen’s are known for whipping up the best yule log cakes over the Christmas season in Singapore such as the rocky road Santa’s Secret or Winter Sonata with Hokkaido Snow with Honeycomb ice cream, to name a few.
2. Christmas Cinnamon Rolls
Originated in Sweden, cinnamon rolls have become one of the most pleasurable desserts on the planet. Lucky for us, there are dozens of places selling soft and chewy cinnamon rolls across Singapore. From American-style bakery Cinnabon to Baker’s Brew with their Christmas specials topped with cream cheese, and places like halal-certified Rrooll known for whipping up cinnamon roll wreaths, to name a few.
3. Chocolate
Christmas is the best time of the year to indulge on all the chocolate treats you can find. Did you know chocolate originated in ancient Mesoamerica (present-day Mexico) more than 4,000 years ago? The Olmecs were the first civilization to cultivate cacao into chocolate beverages, which was eventually adopted and evolved, before being introduced into Europe in the 16th century. Wonderfully, Singapore is full of innovative chocolate creations and Christmas chocolates for 2024. For instance, Mr Bucket Chocolate Factory offers Festive Bon Bons in various flavours every holiday season. Otherwise, find the best chocolate shops here.
4. Sticky Date Pudding
Sticky Date Pudding is possibly one of the greatest Christmas desserts from England. This childhood favourite consists of a sponge cake filling, with chopped dates, usually smothered in toffee sauce. It’s sinfully delicious, and what makes it even more heavenly is if you add vanilla custard, butterscotch sauce and ice cream. Our favourite places to get one include PS Café and All Things Delicious and P.S Cafe’s giant sticky date puddings.
5. Tiramisu
This Italian dessert is made of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a mixture of eggs, sugar, mascarpone cheese and flavoured with cocoa. A slice of Tiramisu is the pick-me-up you need whenever you’re feeling blue. There’s plenty of places creating them such as Cocoa Fields who normally open up just before Christmas, L’Atelier Tiramisu and All About Tiramisu.
6. Christmas Apple Desserts
Christmas Apple-based desserts trace their history back to medieval Europe and England. The ancient version includes apples, figs, raisins, and pears baked in a pastry shell. Although, the recipe has revolved over centuries and in places like Singapore local flavours are intertwined to create a unique, festive treat. From Apple Pie to Apple Strudel, Apple Crumble, and more…you’ll be spoilt for choice. In Singapore, places like Aimer La Patisserie offer apple-style French desserts such as Rosy Apple, and La Levain with their traditional Christmas Apple Pie.
7. Festive Cookies
It isn’t hard to find a box of delightful Christmas cookies in Singapore. For example, Halal-bakery Miixsir normally bake a scrumptious selection of festive cookies with diverse flavours like gingerbread and hazelnut. Otherwise, check out our list of the best places to get cookies in Singapore. Definitely, one of the most affordable Christmas desserts in Singapore.
8. Panettone
This Italian Christmas dessert can be found in most grocery stores during the Christmas season. Originating from Milan, it’s a sweet bread, in modern times, consisting of several flavours. Think chocolate, fruits, raisins, and more. Additionally, they cater dozens of other festive treats. If you want to pre-order one, check out wholesaler Jupiter 57.
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9. Christmas Pie
Pie is tradition in America and most of the English-speaking world during the festive season. For example, apple pie and cranberry pie are crowd-pleasers and perfect for sharing. Normally, they are made with buttery crust, filled with ingredients like apples, and baked to perfection. Try Elijah’s Pies, this season for a delicious variety of pies in Singapore.
📍 803 King George’s Ave, #02-216, Singapore 200803
10. Pavlova
This elegant Australian and New Zealand dessert has a traditional meringue-base, with crisp crust, soft insides, and normally topped with whipped cream and lots of fruits. Pavlova enthusiasts and dessert lovers alike will be eager to taste ATIPICO’s dreamy fruits covered pavlova with a crunchy caramelized meringue during the festive season.
📍 1 W Coast Dr, #01-82, Singapore
11. Banoffee Pie
Sweeten up your Christmas with this English dessert made from bananas, thick caramel sauce, cream, butter and biscuits. The recipe has evolved to include plenty of OTT extras, from chocolate to coffee. Consequently, if you’re a Banoffee Pie lover then you must try the droolworthy slices at PS.Cafe at Great World, or the Chocolate Banana Banoffee Pie (pictured) at The Marmalade Pantry. Definitely, one of the best Christmas desserts in Singapore.
12. Black Forest Gateau
This much-loved German delicacy consists of layers of chocolate cake with cherry sauces, chopped cherries and whipped cream filling. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to locate a traditional Christmas Black Forest Cake in Singapore. However, you could go to Laurent Café & Chocolate Bar, where they have the most appetizing 3-layered dark chocolate French Black Forest cake. It’s got two layers of cherries, plenty of whipped cream and chocolate toppings. What’s not to like?
📍 80 Mohamed Sultan Rd, Singapore 239013
13. Cheesecake
Cheesecake is another iconic dessert loved by the masses globally. And wonderfully, there are hundreds of Christmas cheesecake recipes. For instance, LeTAO offer Xmas Gateau Pudding Tiramisu Cheesecake that could feed a large group. Why not check out our article on the best cheesecakes places in Singapore.
14. Fruitcake
Fruitcake consists of a mix of barley, nuts, seeds, raisins, fruits and honey. There are dozens of fruitcakes widely available across Singapore within hotels and businesses. In fact, we bet you’ll love the Traditional Rich Fruitcake that Pan Pacific Singapore offers for pre-order yearly.
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15. Traditional Trifle
Another one of the best Christmas desserts normally made with layers of pound cake, fresh fruit, jelly, creamy custard and whipped cream. Whatever your personal preference, many people love to add festive flavours like chocolate, black forest and eggnog. Try the exclusive Lawry’s The Prime Rib for a taste of the famous Strawberry English Trifle which is served with vanilla ice cream. Alternatively, attempt to make it yourself.
📍 333A Orchard Rd, #04-01/31, Singapore 238897
16. Mince Pies
Mince pies originated in the United Kingdom as a Christian dessert. Today, the English origin has spread around the world to Ireland, North America, Australia, and beyond. Each pie is filled with mincemeat, a mix of fruits, spices, and other sweetners…so it’s the perfect sweet and savoury Christmas dessert. Singaporeans can indulge on these beauties from a number of locations. Our favourites include La Levain where you can purchase five in a box.
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