Traditional white lotus paste mooncake
Carlton Hotel Singapore
Low in sugar, this mooncake makes for a light delicate snack. The white lotus paste has a sweetish fragrance, which is appealing and appetising.
Veering on the dry side, this would be perfect for those who like mooncakes that crumble in their mouths.
Price: $62 for a box of four.
Tel: 6349-1292
Baked mooncake with macadamia nuts and low-sugar white lotus paste
Mandarin Orchard
Each bite of this mooncake is studded with macadamias, giving it an extra crunch. The velvety white lotus paste is sweet yet not cloying - perfect for those who are still learning how to tame their sweet tooth.
Price: $56 for a box of four.
Tel: 6831-6320/6262
Mini yolk with white lotus paste
Peach Blossoms, Marina Mandarin
Makes for a delicious mouthful with its smooth and flavourful paste that has an added tinge of saltiness to it. Even with a yolk, the mildly sweet white lotus paste makes this a less guilty indulgence.
Price: $58 for a box of eight.
Tel: 6845-1118
Golden Jade with duo nuts mooncake
Park Hotel Group
This will appeal to people who love pandan flavour, vegetarians or those who want to go easy on the lard.
The floral pandan fragrance makes this a pleasure to eat, with a nice balance of sweetness and texture especially with the addition of crunchy pine nuts and melon seeds.
Price: $55 for a box of four.
Tel: 6432-5555
Baked mooncake with sugar-free white lotus paste and melon seeds
Peony Jade
Despite being sugar-free, the luscious white lotus paste is mellow but satisfies with its rich texture. Chockful of melon seeds, this is suitable for those who like their mooncakes dense with white lotus paste.
Price: $29 for two/$54 for a box of four.
Tel: 6659-4159/4918/4161
Imperial Ivory
Concorde Hotel
Its buttery filling made with winter melon paste, chunky longan and melon seeds is encased in a creamy pastry skin, making this an original creation.
Its aroma is reminiscent of popcorn with a hint of caramel. Despite its unconventional appearance, the flavour is a sweet surprise as ingredients meld pleasantly together.
Price: $58 for a box of four.
Tel: 6739-8370
Red dates with longan
Tung Lok Restaurants
Part of the New and Nourishing Collection, the Red Dates and Longan snow skin mooncake stood out with its pleasant candied taste. The combination of red dates and longan is reminiscent of traditional Chinese dessert soups. The smooth paste is enhanced with chewy bits of fruit.
Other flavours in the collection include Chrysanthemum, Grains with Brown Sugar and Sesame.
Price: $52 for a box of eight.
Tel: 9088-8008
Yuzu paste with orange peel
Peach Garden
Clearly a winner, this zesty treat has a refreshing citrusy aroma and tang to it. The yuzu paste melts in the mouth and harmonises perfectly with the bitter-sweet orange peel. This zingy filling coupled with its crumbly crust gets two thumbs up.
Price: $12.50 per piece/$49 for a box of four.
Tel: 6252-9833
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