9 Instagrammable CNY- And Tiger-Themed Treats For Gifting Your Loved Ones
Sweet treats for both the eyes and the palate
By Michelle Lee SM -
The Lunar New Year is a time of reunion dinners, bak kwa, and of course, lots of delish goodies. And what do we love other than sweet treats? Those that look as good as they taste. We've rounded up a list of irresistibly whimsical and photogenic cakes, chocolates, and pastries — perfect for CNY gifting — that will be sure to elicit lots of smiles this festive season.
Goodwood Park Hotel Singapore has rolled out this adorable Tiger Gateau starring meticulously hand-piped brown-tinted buttercream to emulate stripes, together with ears and a tail crafted from icing. Inside, the vanilla pound cake has orange and brown layers, too.
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Golden Fortune Bucket (pineapple pound cake), $128.97 for 1.5kg, Goodwood Park Hotel Singapore
A symbol of prosperity and abundance, this showstopper will have everyone whipping out their phones for a picture. The Golden Fortune Bucket houses a pineapple pound cake base topped with pineapple puree and compote, and layered with buttercream. The hand-crafted icing ‘bucket’ is topped with dark chocolate ingots and gilded coins, symbolising the welcoming of riches for the new year.
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Dessert whizz Janice Wong's iconic Chocolate Koi is back after its debut last year, with hand-painted chocolate figurines that are coated in 70 per cent dark chocolate. Inside is a delectable surprise of praline pop rocks and candied orange.
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Mandarin Crémeux Delights, $88 for a box of nine, Four Seasons Singapore
These handmade gems in the shape of Mandarin oranges are filled with a luscious and smooth Jivara milk chocolate cremeux infused with the fragrance of pu'er tea, and given crunchy texture with hazelnut royaltine.
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The Mandarin: Chinese New Year Cake, $79, The Fullerton Cake Boutique
This vibrant, eye-catching treat has an equally zippy filling of vanilla bean mousse with zesty pineapple cremeux. Mandarin almond frangipane brings an added touch of citrusy and nutty richness to the dessert.
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Baker's Brew's new fondant-covered cupcakes take inspiration from the design of the tins for its CNY goodies, which are emblazoned with the same illustrated fortune cats. Choose from over a range of flavours, such as Earl Grey Lavender, Lychee Mango, Salted Caramel Chocolate, and Roasted Pistachio and Rose.
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Hotpot addicts, this exquisitely crafted and ultra-cute pot filled with shabu-shabu, shiitake mushrooms, and spicy soup stock (all fondant, of course) will be sure to whet your appetite. Your choice of flavours include chocolate, strawberry Speculoos, ondeh ondeh and more.
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Whether as a gift or as a sharing dessert platter after you're done with your reunion dinner, this box of nine tarts and cakes will delight both young and old.
Comprising some of Patisserie Cle's crowd-favourite flavours, they include a tiger-shaped chocolate sponge with dark chocolate mousse and hazelnut praline, a gold coin-topped 'Prosperity Pillow topped that encases green apple mousse and pineapple and ginger flower jam, as well as yuzu osmanthus cake.
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Tiger Pineapple Tarts (15 pieces per box), Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
For a tiger-themed take on the ubiquitous pineapple tart, check out these adorable confections from Crowne Plaza Changi Airport.
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