You either love it, or you hate it.
Durian – the King of Fruit, and also Singapore’s very own (unofficial) National fruit. You either love it, or you hate it; with the majority tilting towards loving it. Such prevalence is the love of durian in our culture that it is being folded in, mixed, and integrated into a myriad of desserts and even main dishes (durian fried rice!
Here, we have listed 5 durian desserts that are so good that it is guaranteed to bring you to a blissful state of durian contentment every single time you have it.
1. Durian Crème Brulee
The classic European dessert with a twist of local flavour. The Quarters’ Durian Can-Bo-Leh is a smooth and creamy custard folded in with the fragrant durian. This luscious crème brulee proves to be a wonderful gastronomic experience, without the durian overpowering the overall taste, with each spoonful.
Price: $36 for a box of 6
The Quarters
Address: Icon Village 16 Enggor Street #01-09 Singapore 079717
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 8am – 10pm; Sat: 10am – 12pm; Sun: 10am – 6pm
Website: http://www.thequarters.sg/duriancanboleh
2. D24 Durian Egg Tarts
The delicious flaky crust holds the durian jam and creamy durian puree (with some chunks of flesh too!) together in this Durian Egg Tart. We can’t really taste the egg from this egg tart as the taste of the aromatic D24 durian simply overpowers it. But definitely a gratifying eat for all durian lovers.
Price: $2
8Tarts n Pastries
Address: VivoCity, 1 Harbourfront Walk, #B2-K4
Opening Hours:10am – 10pm; daily
Website: https://www.facebook.com/8tarts/
3. Durian Pengat
The best durian pengat in Singapore, in my humble opinion, is part of a Peranakan buffet offered at Feast@East at Grand Mecure Roxy Hotel. Durian Pengat or durian paste has a semi-porridge-like texture and is commonly eaten as a dessert amongst the Malays and the Peranakans. Super creamy and fragrant, with just the right balance of coconut milk, this durian pengat is the best definition of durian pengat here in Singapore.
Price: Part of the buffet selection. Price list here.
Address: Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel. 50 East Coast Road Singapore
Website: http://grandmercureroxy.com.sg/dining/feasteast-buffet-restaurant
4. Durian Pengat Puff
We are sad to see Puteris Mas – famed for their D24 durian puffs – shut their doors. However, to our relief and delight, their neighbour opposite, Sinpopo, is now serving some kickass durian puffs – Hokkaido style. Encased in the puff’s crusty exterior is their signature creamy and rich durian pengat that is sure to deliver ‘explosions’ of durian goodness in your mouth.
Price: 1 for $5.90; 4 for $20
Sinpopo Brand
Address: 458 Joo Chiat Road Singapore 427671
Opening Hours: Tues – Thurs: 12pm – 10pm; Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am; Sun: 12pm – 10pm; Closed on Mondays
Website: http://www.sinpopo.com
5. D24 Durian Swiss Roll
Specialising in swiss rolls, the Durian Swiss Roll from Rich and Good Cake Shop hits all the sweet spots. Soft and moist, the swiss roll has an equal proportion of D24 durian cream (sometimes with chunks of durian flesh too!) to sponge cake. Light, and not gelat, one can easily finish an entire roll at once if not careful.
Price: $7 per roll.
Rich and Good Cake Shop
Address: 24 Kandahar St, Singapore 198887
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat:9am – 5pm; Closed on Sundays
Website: https://www.facebook.com/richandgoodcakeshop/
