Durian – you either love it or hate it, there is no in between.
Those of us who worship the King of Fruit will hunt to the ends of the Earth (or the ends of Singapore) for the best durian, and as long as there’s durian involved in some way, shape or form, we NEED to try it.
Being huge fans of the thorny, creamy fruit, we went on a mission to find some of the most intriguing durian flavoured desserts you can find in Singapore. Here’s what we found–you won’t be disappointed!
1. Durian Chee Cheong Fun
Chee Cheong Fun is a common dish in dim sum restaurants. Most of the time, these silky rice noodle rolls are stuffed with prawns or char siew.
The House of Rice Roll & Porridge has given the Cantonese classic a durian flavoured twist! Cheong fun served cold with durian filling! Filled with sweet, fleshy durian paste and sprinkled with sugared peanuts, it makes a delightful dessert to cap off your meal!
House of Rice Roll & Porridge
Address: 89 Killiney Rd, Singapore 239529
Opening Hours: 10.30am – 10pm (Mon – Fri), 7am – 10pm (Sat – Sun)
Contact no.: 6736 1355
2. Crispy King Of Durian Ice-Cream
Thank goodness for the creative chefs at Restaurant Majestic for bringing us another tantalising durian flavoured treat!
The crispy durian ice-cream dessert is a signature item on Restaurant Majestic’s menu and has received many rave reviews.
Encased in a thin, crispy batter is a cube of Mao Shan Wang durian ice-cream that sits in a generous helping of mango sauce. The three items–the crispy crust, durian ice-cream and mango sauce–complement each other perfectly. Definitely a must-try for true durian lovers!
Restaurant Majestic
Address: 31 – 37 Bukit Pasoh Rd, Singapore 089845
Opening Hours: 11.45am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm (Tues-Sun)
Contact no.: 6511 4718
Website
3. Durian Ang Ku Kueh
Ji Xiang Confectionery has been selling ang ku kuehs since 1988. Their ang ku kuehs come in a variety of flavours ranging from yam, peanut and coconut to durian!
The best thing is all their kuehs cost less than $2! The durian flavoured ang ku kueh is priced at an affordable $1.30, while other flavours cost 80 cents a piece, with the exception of yam, which costs 90 cents.
If you’re ever in the Everton area, do pop in and give this unique kueh a try!
Ji Xiang Confectionery
Address: Blk 1 #01-33 Everton Park, Singapore 081001
Opening Hours: 8am – 5pm (Mon – Sat)
Contact no.: +65 6223 1631
Website
4. Durian Smoothie
In hot and humid Singapore, there’s nothing better than an ice cold smoothie to cool yourself down.
At Penang A1, fresh D24 durians are used to create their durian smoothies. With delicious fleshy durian chunks at the bottom of the smoothie, it’s no wonder many Tampines heartlanders are known to frequent Penang A1!
Penang A1
Address: Blk 822, Tampines St 81 #01-186, Singapore 520822
Opening Hours: 11.30am – 8pm (Mon – Fri), 11.30am – 5pm (Sat – Sun & PH)
Contact no.: 9851 9477
5. Mao Shan Wang Lava Cake
Imagine cutting into your lava cake and having thick Mao Shan Wang filling flowing out-it’s every durian lover’s dream come true.
The good folks at Kovan’s Ice Edge Cafe have created the Mao Shan Wang durian lava cake. Priced at $14.80, the Instagram-worthy dessert comes with a scoop of ice-cream of your choice. If you can’t get enough of durian, you can even pair the cake with Mao Shan Wang ice-cream!
Also, the cafe closes late so you know where to get your late night fix if you ever crave some durian!
Ice Edge Cafe
Address: 2 Kovan Rise, Singapore 548008
Opening Hours: 11.30 a.m. – 11.30 p.m. (Daily)
Contact no.: 6858 5729
Website
6. Durian Pengat Cake
Durian Pengat is a traditional dessert that is enjoyed by the Malay and Peranakan community. Hip retro cafe Sinpopo has turned this durian flavoured dessert into a creamy, soft pandan cake that costs S$37 (600g). This durian flavoured dessert is worth the splurge as D24 durians are used to create the rich, creamy layers which fill the pandan cake.
Sinpopo Brand
Address: 458 Joo Chiat Road Singapore 427671
Opening Hours: 12pm – 10pm (Sun & Tues – Thurs), 12pm – 12am (Fri & Sat)
Contact no.: 6345 5034
Website
7. Durian Puff And Durian Mousse Cake
No list of durian flavoured desserts is complete without mentioning Goodwood Park Hotel’s durian puffs and durian mousse cakes.
Both items are the hotel’s signature durian desserts. In fact, the mousse cake was introduced in 1983! Additionally, the puffs and cakes come with a generous portion of fleshy durian filling.
Some of you may also be aware that Goodwood Park Hotel organises an annual Durian Fiesta, and this year is no exception. From 10 March to 31 July 2017, look forward to 14 durian confections which include D24 crepes, durian puffs, durian mousse cakes as well as new items such as D24 fried sesame balls and the D24 ‘Starry Starry Night’ Ice Cream Cake!
Goodwood Park Hotel
Address: The Deli, 22 Scotts Road Singapore 228221
Opening Hours: 9am – 9pm (Daily)
Tel: 6730 1786
Website
Did reading this give you serious durian cravings? Don’t worry, so did we!
Grab some of the most hardcore durian lovers among your friends and make a day of tasting these unique durian treats! Just make sure you drink plenty of water–you don’t want to get a sore throat!
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