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Here are some of the most unique snowskin mooncake flavours to try this year

While traditional mooncakes remain a staple for Mid-Autumn Festival, snowskin mooncakes follow closely behind as a favourite among many in Singapore. Unlike traditional mooncakes, which are baked, snowskin mooncakes comprise a sweet paste encased within a soft, chewy and mochi-like skin. While these treats are typically filled with lotus seed paste, chefs around the island have come up with innovative fillings that are sure to satisfy any palate. From timeless classics to modern flavours, this year’s snowskin mooncake line-up is not to be missed. Here are some to get you started.

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1. Glenfiddich

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Glenfiddich is putting a twist on the classic mooncake with its limited edition whisky-infused snowskin mooncakes this mid-autumn festival. In collaboration with Cantonese restaurant Hai Tien Lo, look forward to two new creations: Glenfiddich 15-Year-Old and Glenfiddich 18-Year-Old. Inspired by the Glenfiddich Our Solera Fifteen, the former sees a whisky-infused praline truffle encased in a creamy Hokkaido milk filling infused with zesty citrus. The sweet creation bursts flavours of honey and spice. The latter comprises whisky-infused praline truffle and velvety dark chocolate filling encased in a matcha snow skin. Have a bite and revel in nutty and caramel flavours reminiscent of the Glenfiddich 18-Year-Old expression. 

2. Mandarin Oriental Singapore

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When it comes to mooncakes, Mandarin Oriental never fails to impress. Looking for something new? Go for the black sesame walnut cream mooncake. A unique interpretation of the traditional Chinese black sesame dessert, this mooncake is decadently rich and nutty, loaded with aromatic black sesame flavours. Of course, signature favourites are also available this year, like the lychee martini and chocolate truffle, an indulgent treat that marries light and floral lychee flavours with rich chocolate. Available from now until September 10. Order here.

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3. Janice Wong Singapore

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Created in collaboration with Roku Gin, Janice Wong’s latest mooncake collection features a selection of bite-sized snowskin mooncakes infused with the Japanese craft gin. Look forward to unique flavours like the Sakura strawberry gin, a sweet and floral mooncake that offers fragrant notes of Sakura flowers and leaves. The velvety treat is wrapped in a delicately smooth snowskin. The collection of mooncakes come encased in an intricately designed rabbit-themed tin. It’s accompanied with a bottle of Roku Gin and two ornate ceramic cups. Available from now until September 10. Order here.

4. InterContinental Singapore

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Putting an innovative spin on traditional mooncake flavours is InterContinental Singapore. In addition to its classic signatures, the hotel has unveiled five new flavours, including the Signature Tea Treasures collection. Within the collection, delight in enticing flavours like the refreshing passionfruit Earl Grey, comprising Earl Grey tea infused paste and a lychee truffle centre; and Thai cheese milk tea. The latter balances sweet flavours of Thai milk tea with a savoury cream cheese truffle centre. Available from now until September 10. Order here

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5. Conrad Centennial Singapore

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Celebrate Mid-Autumn with decadent snowskin mooncakes from Conrad Centennial Singapore. This year, new flavours include the ondeh ondeh, and cranberry cheese. The former is a nod to the classic local kueh while the latter is a savoury and sweet creation studded with sweet cranberry morsels. Apart from this, signature favourites, like the royal hazelnut crunch, also makes a return. Mooncakes are packaged in an elegant red box, fashioned from satin fabric to resemble the ‘reflection of a glimmering full moon’. Available from now until September 10. Order here

6. Shangri-La Singapore

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Look to Shangri-La Singapore for some indulgent snowskin mooncakes this year. Durian lovers can look forward to the premium Mao Shan Wang durian mooncakes, which makes a return due to popular demand. Bite into it and find fresh Mao Shan Wang durian flesh pureed into a rich and creamy filling. The indulgent filling is wrapped within a velvety golden snowskin. If you prefer a boozy treat, look forward to the hotel’s latest selection of cocktail mooncakes, curated by Origin Bar, including the Negroni cocktail, a mooncake filled with dark chocolate paste, spiced chocolate rum, Campari, and vermouth. Available from now until September 10. Order here

7. Hai Tien Lo

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Hai Tien Lo has introduced a refreshed repertoire of five snowskin mooncake flavours this season. The peppermint paste with chamomile truffle snowskin mooncake is a must try, a refreshing creation that combines cooling mint flavours with a honey-like chamomile centre. Of course, the ever-popular Mao Shan Wang durian snowskin mooncake also available—this time, its exterior is enhanced with a lavish charcoal-coloured skin accented with golden edged. Available from now until September 10. Order here

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8. Goodwood Park Hotel

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This year, Goodwood Park Hotel’s mooncake selection is one for durian fanatics, as the Durian Combo returns—this time featuring four different durian varieties. The tantalising quartet features a selection of fresh durian filling delicately wrapped in a velvety smooth snowskin. Four different varieties are available, including D24, Mao Shan Wang, Black Thorn Durian, and D28. Available from now until September 10. Order here.

9. Regent Singapore

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This hotel is going all out this Mid-Autumn with four new additions to its snowskin series. Apart from beloved mainstays, like its signature black sesame, get to dig into innovative new flavours like the seirass ricotta and Amalfi lemon, and roselle and wolfberries. Dreamed up by the culinary team at Basilico, the former is a rich and creamy creation balanced by zesty citrus flavours. The latter is created by Summer Palace’s dum sum chef Leong Kwok Sing and presents a wonderfully balanced mooncake that offers a union of floral roselle flavours and sweet wolfberries. Available from now until September 10. Order here

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10. TWG Tea

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TWG Tea is giving snowskin mooncakes a modern makeover with its tea-infused snowskin collection. Delight in four tantalising flavours that put the spotlight on various exclusive TWG tea blends. The Illumination mooncake is a decadent creation comprising a tangy mango confit centre covered in a smooth white lotus paste infused with fruity and floral notes of TWG’s Immortal Moon tea. It’s dotted with crunchy white chocolate pearls and encased in a thin gold leaf-embellished skin. Available from now until September 10. Order here

11. Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant

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This Cantonese restaurant is going all for Mid-Autumn. The Japanese-inspired mini Sakura milk tea snowskin mooncake is its latest creation. A treat for both the eyes and palate, this indulgent creation features a creamy milk tea lotus paste studded with chocolate bites. It’s delicately wrapped in a gorgeous pink-hued snowskin that offers gentle aromas of cherry blossom. Perennial favourites are also available, like the Mao Shan Wang durian snowskin mooncake that comprises luscious durian puree encased in a delicately thin snowskin. Available from now until September 10. Order here

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