Durian season is upon us again and that means we now have every right to stuff our faces with Mao Shan Wangs and D24s. This prickly fruit has polarised tastebuds all over, with equal armies of loyal fans (that’s us) and detractors (oh blasphemy, close this window now). From desserts to pastries, our thorny king of fruits has inspired endless creations to tantalise our fickle tastebuds. If the D24 durian puffs no longer tickle your fancy, we’ve got you covered. Here are 10 satisfying, creative, aromatic durian-inspired creations.
1. Signature CreatureS Durian Cake
Photo: Burpple
This stack of full genoise sponge layered with creamy Mao Shan Wang durian paste is one sexy dessert. CreatureS has outdone itself with this ambrosial dessert, which we hear is quite a crowd pleaser.
Price: $12/Slice, $96/Cake
Location:
120 Desker Road
Singapore 209 639
Opening Hours:
Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Sunday: 12PM –10.30PM
Friday – Saturday: 12PM – 11.30PM
Closed on Monday
Website: www.CreatureS.com.sg
2. Durian Kueh Lapis
Photo: alainlicious.com
Take however long you need to regulate your racing heart rate. Yes, the homely Kueh Lapis has been given a modern twist with some durian inspiration. Stuffed with velvety durian mousse layered between almond sponge layers, this Kueh Lapis is no chip off the old block.
Price: $12/Slice, $62/Cake
Location: Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221
Opening Hours: 9AM – 9PM
Website: http://www.goodwoodparkhotel.com/
3. Durian Crunchy Chocolate-Hazelnut Tartlet
Photo: Goodwood Park
These elegant mini tarts topped with delicate gold flakes are filled with a layer of D24 durian pulp and a milk chocolate-hazelnut mixture. Delicious roasted nuts counter the richness of the durian, making this the perfect crunchy treat to go along with a pot of hot tea.
Price: $43/6 Pieces
Location: Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221
Opening Hours: 9AM – 9PM
Website: http://www.goodwoodparkhotel.com/
4. Durian Creme Brulee
Photo: Burpple
Who would have thought of combining durian with creme brulee? Apparently, this dessert has caught the eye of durian-loving folk here, who say the egg custard and durian flavour blend together beautifully.
Price: $54/Box of 6 (With blow torch included)
Location:
Icon Village
16 Enggor Street
#01-09 Singapore (079717)
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8AM – 10PM
Saturday: 10AM – 10PM
Sunday: 10AM – 6PM
Website: http://www.thequarters.sg/
5. Durian Bean Curd Tarts
Photo: LeCafe
Silky smooth soya bean curd infused with Mao Shan Wang durian puree, encased in a thin crust of pastry. Yes, please. This sounds soya-mmy doesn’t it?
Price: $/8 Pieces
Location:
264 Middle Road Singapore 188990
Blk 42 Cambridge Road #01-02 Singapore 210042
Blk 637 Veerasamy Road #01-111 Singapore 200637
Opening Hours: Refer to Website
Website: www.lecafe.com.sg
6. Durian Cheesecups
Photo: Jara Petit
If you are wondering what’s a Cheesecup,it is a unique dessert created by Jara Petit, a hybrid between a cheesecake and a cupcake. A Cheesecup is made up of three layers – the crust, cheesecake and toppings. For this particular signature choice from Jara Petit, their Durian Cheesecup is made with fresh durian pulp. If you love a good small snack to satisfy your cravings, this is the choice to go.
Price: $3.30/Cup, $27/Box of 9
Location: 11 Orchard Rd, 238826
Opening Hours: 11.30AM – 9PM (Closed on Sundays)
Website: shop.jara-petit.com
7. Durian Lava Cake
Photo: Burpple
Let us first put it out there that we love lava cake. Who doesn’t love warm cake with warm custard oozing from within? This dessert was a winner from the get-go and once someone decided to put Mao Shan Wang into a lava cake, we knew we’d found a champ. Mao Shan Wang custard flowing out of a moist cake, with creamy Mao Shan Wang gelato on the side. It doesn’t get much better than this.
Price: –
Location:
2 Kovan Road
Singapore 548008
Opening Hours: 12PM – 12AM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/iceedgecafe/
8. Durian Chee Cheong Fun
Photo: Burpple
Topped with sugared peanuts, this unusual and interesting take on our kopitiam breakfast is a definite field trip for our tastebuds. Tender rice rolls stuffed with durian flesh? We think we could get on this one.
Price: $5.20
Location:
House of Rice Roll & Porridge
89 Killiney Road Singapore 239534
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 10.30AM – 10PM
Saturday – Sunday: 8.30AM – 10PM
Website: –
9. Chilled Durian Soup
Photo: http://the4moose.blogspot.sg/
This durian soup has a combination of different textures from its different ingredients that will bring your tastebuds to heaven.
Price: $9 +
Location:
331 New Bridge Rd
#01-03
Singapore 088764
Opening Hours: –
Website: http://www.candlenut.com.sg/
10. Crispy king of durian ice cream with maple syrup
Photo: Majestic Restaurant
This creative reinvention of durian ice cream is made by combining Mao Shan Wang durian flesh with custard cream, freezing the mixture and then frying it till golden brown. Move over, fried Mars bars. We can’t wait to sink our teeth into this sinful treat drizzled over with maple syrup.
Price: $10
Location:
New Majestic Hotel
31-37 Bukit Pasoh Road
Singapore 089845
Opening Hours:
Tuesday- Sunday:
Lunch – 11.45am to 2.30pm
Last lunch order – 2.15pm
Dinner – 6pm to 10pm
Last dinner order – 9.45pm
Website: http://www.restaurantmajestic.com/
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