This deconstructed Strawberry "Shortcake" ($12.50) comprises little squares of fluffy Japanese cheesecake, fresh strawberry halves, vanilla chantilly, crunchy biscuits and Sicilian pistachio ice cream - each bite is a burst of flavour with wonderful texture.
Location: Gastrosmiths, 103 Beach Road
A crumbly rose-petal meringue filled with yuzu cream, vanilla bean ice cream and vanilla creme chantilly, crowned with an impressive web of spun sugar, and surrounded by strawberries, raspberries and edible flowers, The Queen’s Vacherin ($25) is a stately looker that tastes as good.
Location: Antoinette, 30 Penhas Road
Forget regular birthday cakes – we’d be happy to receive this Seasonal Fruits Whole Tart ($50) on our special day. Generously topped with freshly-cut honeydew, strawberries, mangoes, grapes, blackberries and grapefruit, the sweetness of the fruits is balanced by the light, fresh cream.
Location: Fruit Paradise, #04-01 Plaza Singapura
A decadent ending to every meal, the P.B. Mousse Pie ($14) is filled with smooth, creamy peanut butter mousse, topped with brownie bits, almond flakes, mini marshmallows, cocoa pearls, and drizzled with chocolate sauce. It pairs well with the vanilla gelato, which prevents it from becoming cloying.
Location: Kuvo, #02-01 Orchard Shopping Centre
Pretty as a picture, The Ginger Garden ($12) is created with young ginger root crumble, tangy ginger flower sherbet, crisp and juicy banana fritters and edible flowers.
Location: The Halia, 1 Cluny Road
The layered Strawberry Mille Feuille ($15) is made to flaky perfection and easily cut with a spoon. We recommend that you eat each mouthful of pastry with a spoonful of strawberry sorbet and a slice of strawberry, to add some zesty goodness.
Location: Henri-Charpentier, 9A Dempsey Road
This article was originally published in Simply Her March 2015.