We’ve hunted down gingerbread house kits in Singapore so you don’t have to! Are you ready to get crafty?
Gingerbread house kits in Singapore may seem difficult to find, but that’s where we come in! We’ve sussed out the best bakeries that provide everything you need to put together your own edible masterpiece. The Christmas festivities aren’t complete without an activity to bond over. And what better way to bond than to get messy with icing? Except maybe playing Overcooked… If you’re on the lookout for other Christmas desserts, we’ve also got a list of where to get the best Christmas panettone in Singapore.
Where to buy gingerbread house kits in Singapore
1. Patisserie Woo
We love that Patisserie Woo’s DIY gingerbread house comes with a Santa Claus and snowman icing figure. It’s the best way to add life to your creation! It also keeps things (relatively) mess-free thanks to the chocolate icing pens. That means no need to set up finicky piping bags. All that’s left to do is assemble, decorate with sprinkles, and try not to chow down on it immediately.
Price: $72
Where to buy: Patisserie Woo, available online
2. The Frosted Chick
The Frosted Chick’s kid-friendly gingerbread house kit comes with everything your kiddos need to put their own festive display together. You’ve got the usual suspects like the gingerbread biscuits, icing sugar, decorations, and cake board. There are also written and video instructions that are easy to follow! Leave them to handle the assembling while you focus on your Christmas dinner prep.
Price: $89
Where to buy: The Frosted Chick, available online
3. Bud of Joy
If you know someone with strict dietary restrictions, but you still want to include them in the fun, turn to Bud of Joy. It might have the only gingerbread house kit in Singapore that’s gluten-free, vegan, and made without eggs, dairy, or nuts! It also includes all-natural icing free from additives and preservatives. There are even some mini LED lights you can install, giving the gingerbread house’s edible rice paper windows a whimsy glow.
Price: $41
Where to buy: Bud of Joy, available online
4. Janice Wong
Janice Wong is getting everyone to embrace their artistic side for the holidays this year. The brand’s gingerbread house kit comes with five jars of chocolate paint, paint brushes, and piping bags. Assemble your house together and paint it to your heart’s content! Who knows, there might be a Picasso amongst you.
Price: $68
Where to buy: Janice Wong, available online
5. All Things Delicious
All Things Delicious is best known for its halal treats, so its gingerbread house kit is ideal if you’re sharing it with a big group with dietary restrictions. This set comes with gloves, which means no need to actually get your hands all dirty and sticky! Pipe the house together with the naturally coloured royal icing and dust it with the snow powder for that frosted look.
Price: $39.80
Where to buy: All Things Delicious, available online
6. Anna’s Gourmet
Anna’s Gourmet brings food and specialties from Central and Eastern Europe, so it doesn’t get any more authentic than this. Its gingerbread house kits come straight from Germany, the veriable home of gingerbread. You’ll get a full kit plus decorative candies to bring the house to life. You can also find gingerbread men cookie cutters if you plan on baking for Christmas.
Price: $55.90
Where to buy: Anna’s Gourmet, available online
7. Ikea
Building gingerbread houses is a Swedish tradition, so it’s only natural that Ikea stocks plenty of them for the holidays. This budget-friendly option is a great pick if you’ve got multiple guests to entertain. And don’t worry – in very Ikea fashion, the kit comes with a pictorial instruction manual. It’s even easier to build than the furniture! PS. this kit doesn’t come with icing sugar, so you’ll have to get some to put it together.
Price: $10.50
Where to buy: Ikea, multiple locations including Tampines, Alexandra, and Jurong
8. Marks & Spencer
The gingerbread house kits at Marks & Spencer return, packed with everything you need for family fun. It’s got crunchy gingerbread biscuits, red and white icing sugar, and fun decorations in the form of fruit jelly sweets, multi-coloured sugar confetti, and white sugar snowflakes. It’ll be a magical display for sure!
Price: $29.90
Where to buy: Marks & Spencer, available online and at multiple locations including Wheelock Place, Paragon, and Plaza Singapura
9. Redman by Phoon Huat
Singapore-based company Phoon Huat has always been our best friend when it comes to stocking up on baking necessities, and it’ll be your best friend with its pre-made gingerbread house. The kit comes with the ginger house, powdered sugar, piping bag, and some ornaments for decoration. If you want to get out of the house for some family bonding time, consider signing up for Redman’s Christmas log cake or butter cookie-making workshops.
Price: $57.25
Where to buy: Redman by Phoon Huat, available online and at NTUC Fairprice outlets
Bonus: Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie
If you aren’t a fan of gingerbread (we don’t judge), but still want to put something together as a Christmas activity, get yourself to Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie, stat. Back by popular demand, the chocolate shop’s fan-favourite chocolate Christmas tree returns to the shelves. Assemble your very own edible tree with pre-moulded pieces which you can savour. Imagine presenting this tree after dinner as part of your dessert table. Absolute magic.
Price: $53
Where to buy: Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie, available online and at #01-03/04, 13 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249674
Ready to get messy? Grab your gingerbread house kits in Singapore ASAP.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do gingerbread house kits usually go on sale?
Most retailers start selling them from late October to early November.
Are gingerbread house kits halal-certified?
Not all kits are halal as some use gelatine.
Do gingerbread house kits melt in Singapore's weather?
Our humidity can cause gingerbread cookies to soften and icing to melt. Our recommendation is assembling the house in an air-conditioned room and store in a fridge if you're not eating it immediately.
How long does it take to assemble a gingerbread house?
Anywhere between 30 minutes to two hours depending on the complexity of the house and whether you need to get the icing into piping bags. The icing will take around 30 minutes to dry too.
What should I do if my gingerbread house keeps falling?
If it keeps falling, you can use less water so the icing is thicker and stickier.
