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In anticipation of National Cream Puff Day, on January 2, here are some of the best cream puffs to devour on the island
National cream puff day falls this Sunday, on January 2, and there is no better way to celebrate this day than to savour the decadent choux. This sweet treat, which can also be known as profiteroles, is made from buttery choux pastry and filled with creamy custard filling. A simple yet sinfully delicious dessert, it is no wonder it is one of the most beloved desserts around the world.
While this choux is traditionally filled with luscious custard, today, you can find this dessert elevated with Hokkaido milk, matcha, and more. With a variety of options to choose from, here are some of the best places to get the best cream puffs around the island.
1. Baristart Coffee
Baristart's cream puffs are some of the biggest you will find around the island. Taking the classic dessert up a notch, delight in a light and crisp puff brilliantly filled with creamy Hokkaido Biei Jersey Milk custard cream. Its crispy choux is well balanced with its sweet and velvety interior, and topped with crisps for an added texture.
Baristart Coffee | 65 Tras Street, S(079004) | 6904 3168
2. Pantler
For a cream puff with an added crunch factor, head to Pantler for its signature Chou a la Crème. Here, look forward to a wonderfully baked choux pastry generously filled with velvety cream punctuated by crunchy nougatines, elevating its texture.
Pantler | 474 River Valley Road, S(248359) | 6221 6223
3. Châteraisé
One of the largest pastry chains in Japan, this Japanese patisserie features stunning desserts, including a decadent puff pastry. Its Double Fantasy Cream Puff consists of crispy choux pastry, generously filled with custard and Hokkaido fresh cream. Matcha fans can also try its Double Fantasy Matcha Latte, which consists of custard and creamy matcha filling. Its cream is light as air, and perfect for a snack on the go.
Châteraisé (multiple locations) | 2 Orchard Turn, #B4-45/46 ION Orchard, S(238801) | 6509 0919
4. Pulse Patisserie
Instead of a cake, why not get a profiterole tower for your next get-together instead. This contemporary pastry shop features profiterole towers, also known as croquembouche, of up to 55cm in height and marries French techniques with modern flavour pairings—think passionfruit, lavender chocolate, and strawberry profiteroles. Customers can select up to three flavours per tower, and receive up to 200 puffs (depending on selected tower height). Its puffs are bite-sized, and generously filled with creamy and velvety filling.
Pulse Patisserie | 42 North Canal Road, S(059298) | 8339 4648
5. Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory
While known for its cheesecake and cheese biscuits, its cream puffs are also not one to be missed. Its milk pie is the confectionary's take on the classic cream puff and features fluffy Japanese mascarpone cheese and cream encased within a light and airy pastry. Look out for occasional seasonal flavours, including its Christmas-inspired dark chocolate drizzled milk pie consisting of a smooth and decadent chocolate filling.
Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory (multiple outlets) | 2 Orchard Turn, #B3-K2 ION Orchard, S(238801) | 9248 8475
6. Kazo
Cream puff lovers should be familiar with this beloved Taiwanese bakery. Its cream puffs are made from quality ingredients imported from Taiwan on a regular basis. Here, customers get to choose between an assortment of flavours, including matcha, chocolate and durian. Look forward to a crispy and crumbly puff, generously filled with rich and oozy custard.
Kazo (multiple locations) | 2 Jurong East Central 1, #B1-K11, S(609731) | 6592 6680
