No matter how full we are, we always make room for dessert. That’s because desserts are a heavenly part of life and offer us a mood booster whenever we are feeling rough. From rich chocolate brownies to traditional pavlovas, waffles and more unique flavours…Singapore is popping with authentic global desserts ready to be swallowed by you. Here’s 14 of the best global desserts and where to find them in Singapore.
1. Japanese Mochi
Singapore is one of the best places in Asia to indulge on authentic Japanese mochi options. From unique flavours to soft warabimochi, mochi ice cream, and more…you’ll be spoilt for choice. Some standouts include melt-in-your-mouth mochi at Warabimochi Kamakura, as well as matcha-infused mochi treats at 108 Matcha Saro, and creative mochi ice creams at Kane Mochi, to name a few. Definitely, one of the best Japanese desserts in Singapore.
2. Egg tarts
Another beloved global dessert in Singapore are Portuguese Egg Tarts. Originating from Portugal, these tarts were introduced to Asia through colonialism before becoming popular in Singapore. Indulge on the perfect balance of a crispy, caramelized crust and a creamy egg custard filling. These delicious treats on are off in unique flavours across Singapore such as Mother-In-Law Egg Tart, Qinde Egg Tart, and LE ‘ TART, to name a few.
3. Jalebi
Looking for top Indian desserts in Singapore? Jalebi is a popular Indian sweet known for its crispy, spiral-shaped fried batter soaked in sugar syrup. This dessert is the perfect balance of crunch and sweetness. There are a number of Indian restaurants and cafes selling Jalebi. Think the likes of Little India’s Moghul Sweet Shop from $1, as well as Jaggi’s North Indian Cuisine offering a range of traditional Indian sweets.
4. Red Velvet Cake
Originating from the United States, Red Velvet Cake is a type of soft chocolate cake in a unique red colour, normally layered with cream cheese frosting, complemented by a chocolatey sweet profile. Red Velvet Cake is a popular dessert in Singapore with many bakeries selling it. Highlights include red velvet cakes and cookies at Twelve Cupcakes, classic red velvet cake at Creme Maison Bakery, and delicious red velvet cream cheese birthday cakes at Temptations, to name a few. It’s the perfect dessert to pick up and share at home.
5. Belgian Waffles
Larger than regular waffles, Belgian Waffles have deeper pockets, perfect for holding loads of ingredients. Think Nutella, maple syrup, ice cream, cookies crumble, sweets and more. Luckily, dessert lovers can get a fix at plenty of Singapore joints. For example, 60 Alley Bakes And Coffee, Apiary, Wild Honey, are perfect places to enjoy waffle and ice cream pairings. Definitely, one of the best desserts in Singapore.
6. Spanish Churros
This Spanish dessert is fried dough with a fluffy inside paired with heavenly hot chocolate sauce. For instance, the signature wrapped churros called Cheeky Monkey at the award-winning Churros Republic are deliciously authentic, or else go for churros with a drooling dipping sauce at Mexican restaurant, Chico Loco. Indeed, one of the best global desserts in Singapore.
7. Italian Tiramisu
This beautiful 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. We love the selection of flavours over at L’Atelier Tiramisu. Think classic chocolate, dark cherry, matcha, Brulée, just to name a few. Otherwise, discover the best tiramisu spots in Singapore.
8. French Crème Brulée
This traditional vanilla dessert is from France. It is made of a rich custard base, topped with layers of caramel and often, smothered in berries. Customers recommend Argentinean restaurant Bochinche for the perfect balance of custard and cream after a dinner date, while Ninethirty By Awfully Chocolate cater the most indulgent White Chocolate Crème Brulée cakes, perfect for a birthday party.
9. New York Cheesecake
Another beloved dessert around the world is cheesecake which actually originated from ancient Greece. Today, one of the most popular cheesecake varieties is New York Cheesecake, which is a world-famous American dessert. Wonderfully, we already wrote an an epic list of the best places to find delicious cheesecake in Singapore. Plus, there are popular options like Matcha Cheesecake in Singapore.
10. Chendol
Chendol, also known as cendol, is a beloved Southeast Asian dessert, made popular in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. The refreshing dessert is made with shaved ice, coconut milk, gula melaka syrup, and green pandan jelly noodles. Variations often include red beans, sweet corn, or durian. Popular locations to eat Chendol in Singapore include Old Amoy Chendol, the 50-year-old stall Cendol Geylang Serai, and Nyonya Chendol at hawker centres such as Old Airport Road. Definitely, one of the best Asian desserts in Singapore.
11. Banoffee Pie
Sweeten up your day with a beautiful English dessert made from bananas, thick caramel sauce, cream, butter and biscuits. The recipe has evolved worldwide to include plenty of OTT extras, from chocolate to coffee and more. Banoffee pie lovers must try the droolworthy slices of Banoffee Pie at places like Windowsill Pies and PS.Cafes.
12. 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. How delicious!
📍 1 W Coast Dr, #01-82, Singapore
13. Korean Bingsu
What’s greater than huge bowls of shaved ice, topped with ice cream and all your favourite ingredients, from oreo, fruits and more? Certainly, Singaporeans absolutely love a good Korean Bingsu. Luckily, we’ve already listed more than 10 best places to find this Korean dessert.
14. Black Forest Cake
This adored German delicacy consists of layers of chocolate cake with cherry sauces, chopped cherries and whipped cream filling. Unfortunately, Black Forest Cake can be difficult to locate one in Singapore. Though, satisfy your craving at Laurent Café & Chocolate Bar, where they have the most appetizing traditional 3-layered dark chocolate Black Forest cake. It’s got two layers of cherries, plenty of whipped cream and chocolate toppings.
📍 80 Mohamed Sultan Rd, Singapore 239013