The traditional Teochew dessert gets a modern makeover thanks to Antoinette Chef Pang’s creative new take. This yummy cake is created from fresh yam and pumpkin, with layers of yam mousse, yam cake with gula melaka and pumpkin cremeux with fried shallots, topped with a crunchy almond crumble and decorated with candied gingko nuts. 

At $10 (for individual size) or $45 (for a 15-cm whole cake), from Antoinette.

Antoinette is at 30 Penhas Road, Tel: 6293 3121. Visit antoinette.com.sg 

Don’t just settle for normal pineapple tarts, spoil yourself and everyone with not two, not three, but four flavours! Bakerzin’s Assorted Pineapple Tarts come in four flavours: Original, XO, Chrysanthemum and Hae Bee Hiam (Spicy Dried Shrimp Sambal) – to indulge in. Each tart is made using premium pineapple paste meticulously selected for its natural smoothness and sweetness.

At $23.80 (for one tin with 18 pieces – 6 pieces per flavour), from Bakerzin.

Visit www.bakerzin.com for list of Bakerzin outlets and to order. 

This year, Caffe Pralet by Creative Culinaire, the cafe known for their creative bakes, is offering exciting cookie flavours including Hei Bi Brittle, Sea Salt Dark Chocolate and Hong Kong Almond. They are all really nice, but we highly recommend the Rose Lychee flavour which is a crunchy fruity cookie, finished with rose infused white chocolate bits and edible rose petals!

At $19.80 (for one bottle), from Caffe Pralet by Creative Culinaire.

Caffe Pralet by Creative Culinaire is at 17 Eng Hoon Street #01-04, Tel: 6223 5595. Visit www.facebook.com/CaffePralet/

This pretty platter is a nod to sweet beginnings and comprises of five different homemade items: Carrot cake, yam cake, water chestnut cake, egg cake and glutinous rice cake. They are all traditional favourites and the presentation makes it a perfect gift for relatives and close friends. 

At $38.80 (for takeaway), from all Crystal Jade outlets.

Visit www.crystaljade.com for list of Crystal Jade outlets.

Nothing is more luxurious than this when it comes to chocolates. The Godiva Chinese New Year Collection features rich and tantalising tea-infused pralines concocted with aromatic Pu Erh, black and green tea leaves, and adorable dog-shaped chocolates. The Gift boxes are designed in stunning red and gold orchid gift boxes to represent wealth and good fortune and is sure to make your loved ones feel extra special.

At $132 (for 28 pieces), from all GODIVA stores.

Visit www.godiva.com.sg for list of GODIVA stores.

“Nian Nian You Yu!” Filled with wolfberries, dried longan and osmanthus flowers, the Auspicious Fish by Teochew bakery Thye Moh Chan is a light and refreshing treat that symbolises abundance. The jelly makes an auspicious gift for loved ones too!

At $18.80 (for one), from Thye Moh Chan outlets. 

Visit thyemohchan.com for list of Thye Moh Chan outlets.

This show-stopping bake exemplifies beauty, grace and fortune in a 28-cm tall ‘bonsai tree’ sculpture. The base – an oversized ingot – is made with vanilla pound cake while the curvy branches that cradle mini ingots are made of fondant icing and chocolate respectively. Take a bite to reap bountiful rewards!

At $98 (for 1 kg), from The Deli at Goodwood Park Hotel.

Goodwood Park Hotel is at 22 Scotts Road, Tel: 6737 7411. Visit www.goodwoodparkhotel.com

This healthy and refreshing drink is a red date tea made from 100 per cent natural ingredients including red date, wolfberry, wu hua guo and dried longan. It’s perfect to enjoy individually or make a pot to serve guests during Lunar New Year. The box comes together with the Huiji Waist Tonic, a health supplement drink made with natural herbs to help nourish the body when taken daily.

At $49.80 (for a box of 10s and banded pack with Huiji Waist Tonic (700 ml), from major supermarkets and selected health supplement stores.

Visit www.huiji.com.sg for more information.

Pastry Chef Daniel Tay has come up with some Singapore-centric spin for Old Seng Choong’s pineapple tarts by adding ingredients such as hae bee (dried shrimp) and orange peel into the mix. There’s also the bakwa (roasted sweet meat) pineapple tart if you are feeling adventurous for a savoury-sweet tart.

From $26.80 (for a box of 10), from Old Seng Choong store and online.

Old Seng Choong is at #01-48 Clark Quay Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen St, Tel: 6282 0220. Visit www.oldsengchoong.com

If you are a fan of kue lapis, then you would want to explore the exciting flavours created by OLLELLA. We suggest the Nutella flavour and the must-try Salted Egg Yolk Kue Lapis which has chunky salted egg yolk bits sandwiched between layers of buttery kue – divine!

From $24 (for 350 g), from OLLELLA.

OLLELLA is at #B208-4, Takashimaya Basement 2 Food Hall, Ngee Ann City and #01-01 Residences@Somme, 3 Petain Road, Tel: 6291 4076. Visit ollella.com

The home-grown bakery PrimaDéli is introducing their new Pandan Chiffon Cookies this year whic is an interesting twist to their signature Premium Pandan Chiffon Cake. Made with refreshing and fragrant pandan and coconut flavours, the crunchy and crumbly cookies are a delight for both young and old.

At $19.80 (for one box), from PrimaDéli outlets and online. 

Visit www.primadeli.com for PrimaDéli outlets and to order online.

This traditional yam cake, presented in a disc, symbolises the reaching of new heights in the new year, with the Chinese pronunciation of cake ‘gao’ similar to that of height. Packed inside is a generous filling of turnip, mushrooms, pork, and dried shrimps. The delicacy is embossed with the Chinese character ‘fu’ to bestow good fortune.

At $18.80 (for one cake), from Thye Moh Chan outlets. 

Visit thyemohchan.com for list of Thye Moh Chan outlets.

Want to try or gift more premium pineapple tarts this new year? The ones from Goodwood Park Hotel are made with the chef’s proprietary pineapple jam, and these buttery gems resemble traditional gold ingots to bring prosperity to all. They are really ‘huat’ tarts!

At $38 (for a box of 10 pieces), from The Deli at Goodwood Park Hotel.

Goodwood Park Hotel is at 22 Scotts Road, Tel: 6737 7411. Visit www.goodwoodparkhotel.com

Hot on the heels of their popular castella cakes featuring various local flavours like Pandan and Milo Dinosaur, Ah Mah Homemade Cake has released a special Bah Whoo flavour. The cake is sure to bring some nostalgic pleasure as you bite into the fluffy cake filled with generous fillings and toppings of crispy chicken floss.

At $15 (only available till February 28), from all Ah Mah Homemade Cake outlets.

Visit www.facebook.com/iloveahmahsg/

Usher in all the luck with this amazing centrepiece! The Prosperity Choux Tower is made up of 30 pieces of dainty choux and adorned with pineapple compote and fresh Chantilly cream choux – coming together to resemble a replica of a full-sized pineapple. Bonus: Hidden within are four auspicious numbers, revealed when the four choux are removed from their stem!

At $88 (for one tower), from OLLELLA.

OLLELLA is at #B208-4, Takashimaya Basement 2 Food Hall, Ngee Ann City and #01-01 Residences@Somme, 3 Petain Road, Tel: 6291 4076. Visit ollella.com

Soar to great heights in the new year by indulging in this Wealthy Nian Gao – it’s made with traditional glutinous rice flour, but the twist is you can can choose to embellish it with gold flakes to ring in greater wealth for the new year.

At $23.80+ or $33.80+ (with gold flakes), from Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant.

Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant is at 201 Keppel Rd, Tel: 6272 8822. Visit pfs.com.sg

This new pastry is a specially concocted pairing of Thye Moh Chan’s signature mung bean filling studded with bak kwa in between crisp golden brown layers of pastry to form a flavourful treat. The pastries are embellished with Chinese characters that form a couplet of well-wishes for a smooth-sailing year, making every box an auspicious gift or a meaningful treat to be shared at gatherings this festive season.

At $18.80 (for a box of 8 pieces), from Thye Moh Chan outlets.

Visit thyemohchan.com for list of Thye Moh Chan outlets.

In line with “SPRMRKT Vietnam” – a three-month long contemporary showcase focusing on present-day Vietnamese culture – these new pineapple tarts feature fresh pineapple jam accentuated with ambrosial hints of lemongrass and caramelised till golden, then enrobed by a buttery melt-in-the-mouth shortcrust pastry blended with Earl Grey tea leaves.

At $38.80 (for a 600 g bottle), from SPRMRKT and SPRMRKT Daily.

SPRMRKT is at 2 McCallum St, Tel: 6221 2105; SPRMRKT Daily is at Level 1, 41 Robertson Quay, Tel: 9736 4032. Visit www.sprmrkt.com.sg