Lotus Biscoff, one of Belgium's most beloved exports, is synonymous with Speculoos spiced cookies and cookie butter; the latter provides a welcome alternative to nut spreads, especially for sweet tooths who struggle with food allergies.

1. Speculoos Croissants At Dotty's Pastries & Coffee

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Above Photo: Dottys Pastries & Coffee

Progenitor of the salted egg yolk cronut craze in KL, Dotty's Pastries & Coffee is quick to shadow social media trends, churning out eye-catching red velvet croissants in bright crimson & ondeh-ondeh cronuts in chartreuse. Their Speculoos croissants are topped with large chunks of spiced cookies and stuffed with cookie butter to boot.

Dotty's Pastries & Coffee | Outposts in TTDI, Platinum Park & Bangsar Shopping Centre | 03-7733 4233 / 03-2181 1023

2. Tiramisu At Sunbather

Sunbather Coffee, a current favourite among café hoppers, channels Tokyo vibes with its clean aesthetics and yoshoku (Western-inspired Japanese) menu. One of the café's best-selling dessert is the tiramisu containing a not-so-secret ingredient, and we don't mean coffee or Marsala, but Lotus Biscoff.

Sunbather Coffee | UG-12, Upper Ground, The Sphere, 8, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South City, Kuala Lumpur | 03-2242 3118 | hello@sunbather.my

3. Banana & Dulcey Mousse At Dew

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Above 6-inch Banana & Dulcey Mousse. Photo: Dew Bangsar
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Above Individual-size Banana & Dulcey Mousse. Photo: Dew Bangsar

Pretty, hole-in-the-wall pâtisserie Dew makes a decadent Banana & Dulcey Mousse cake in two sizes: 6 inches across (feeds 6-10) or 'Dewdrop' sized (individual treats). Chock full of caramelised bananas and a Valrhona dulcey mousse, the mirror glaze cake sits atop a Speculoos biscuit base.

Dew | 7, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur | 03-2280 0868 | hello@dewbangsar.com

4. Speculoos Salted Caramel Cupcake At Bisou Bake Shop

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Above Photo: Bisou Bake Shop

Bisou Bake Shop's owners have always made their goal known: to provide good ol' home baked goods. That means zero preservatives & plenty of premium ingredients such as genuine butter and real vanilla. All the more reason to indulge in their Speculoos Salted Caramel Cupcakes.

Bisou Bake Shop | Locations in Bangsar Village, 1 Utama, KLCC, Lot 10 & Avenue K | 03-2287 3535 | 

5. As A Topping On Frozen Yogurt At llaollao

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Above Photo: llaollao

One of Spain's most popular exports, llaollao (pronounced 'yao yao' and not 'lao lao') is addictive for its sweet but tangy flavour profile. Eating your frozen yogurt with llao llao's long-handled spoons account for half the fun. Toppings and sauces include chopped fruit, nuts, and—our favourite—ladles of Lotus Biscoff spread or cookie crumbles. Avid fans know to time their visits for hump day to enjoy 'Well-Wednesday' discounts.

llaollao | View a map of locations in Kuala Lumpur & Selangor | 03-6151 8581

6. As It Is On Sourdough Toast At Transparent Coffee

The best things in life are so simple. One of our favourite ways to enjoy cookie butter is simply spread over sourdough toast. Transparent Coffee in Bangsar does just this, and throws in a large pat of butter for good measure. Pair with an excellent roast brewed by the winners of the 2016 and 2018 Malaysia Barista Championship.

Transparent Coffee | Jalan Bangsar, 6- G, Jalan Abdullah, Bangsar Park, Kuala Lumpur | 014-333 4521 | transparentcoffee.co@gmail.com

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