How can anyone resist a pineapple tart? Not us, for sure. Buttery, flaky, perfect balance of sweet and sour – these glorious Lunar New Year treats are pure gold. As with all things, go for the best ones, so you don’t waste your calories on unworthy contenders. Here are our top picks.
Bengawan Solo
It hits you when you bite into one – so much butter! But for these, we’re more than willing to spend an extra 30 minutes on the treadmill. Bengawan Solo’s pineapple tarts ($19.80 for the regular tray and $39.80 for the premium ones) have been around for the longest time, and we love that it hasn’t changed one bit.
Bengawan Solo, #B4-38 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801, p. 6238 2090. Visit the official website for more outlet locations.
Bakerzin
Bakerzin gets A+ for creativity and presentation. Aside from the classic pineapple jam-filled tarts, you can have an orange-infused version too. Their treats are all shaped like yuan bao ingots and cute lil’ leaves.
Bakerzin, #02-09 Paragon, 290 Orchard Road, Singapore 238859, p. 6333 6647. Visit the official website for more outlet locations.
Crystal Jade
Remember the legendary Fortune Bo Lo pineapple tarts from Crystal Jade? As its name suggests, they’re made to resemble the popular Hong Kong-style pineapple buns, except Crystal Jade’s are small, crumbly, bite-sized little wonders.
Crystal Jade My Bread, #B2-38 Takashimaya, 391 Orchard Road, Singapore 238873, p. 6733 3323. Visit the official website for more outlet locations.
Amethyst Pastry & Cakes
The only thing better than a plain ol’ pineapple tart, is one with baked with cheese ($26). The salty, savoury layer on the outside adds a whole other dimension to the sour-sweetness of the pineapple jam that we’re all so familiar with. In other words, it’s a party in your mouth.
Amethyst Pastry & Cakes, #02-04 Greenridge Shopping Centre, Blk 524A, Jelapang Road, Singapore 671524, p. 6759 2338.
Le Café Confectionery & Pastry
Nicknamed “golf balls”, the pineapple tarts from Le Café are round, large, and oh-so-tasty (from $19.80). The crust may be a little thin, but they make up for it by being super generous with the pineapple jam filling.
Le Café Confectionery & Pastry, 264 Middle Road, Singapore 188990, p. 6337 2417.
Kele
Kele has been around for almost 30 years, so you know they must be doing something right. We like their open-face pineapple tarts (from $23.80) and how everything’s just right – from the butter to the texture of the pastry and the sweetness of the pineapple filling.
Kele, #06-16 Jurong Food Hub, 15 Jalan Tepong, Singapore 619336, p. 6560 1249.
SunnyHills
Okay, we’re kinda cheating with this one, but you really can’t talk about pineapple-anything without mentioning the famed Taiwanese brand. More cake than tart, SunnyHills’ rectangular, individually wrapped pineapple creations ($25 for a box of 10) are buttery and fragrant, without being overly-sweet. Plus, we like how the pastry isn’t too crumbly so you can have a mess-free binge session.
SunnyHills, #03-05 Raffles Hotel Arcade, 328 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188719, p. 8522 9605.