Dreary work days, long hours without a proper break life sure gives us lemons. A lot of them.
But we make desserts out of them! Dont you love a bright, citrusy lemon dessert?
With this list off 13 dessert places in Singapore that made good use of Lifes lemons in their desserts, youre sure to perk up in the days to come! Positive vibes and lemon desserts only, please!
CAT & THE FIDDLE MANEKI NEKO CHEESECAKE
A bite of this lemon and yuzu cheesecake by Cat & The Fiddle is like sunshine peeking out behind the clouds on a rainy day. Its bright, tangy and creamy a perfect rendition of a lemon cheesecake. The cheesecake is infused with several other citrus such as mandarins and orange.
#01-01 Burn Road
Trivex
Singapore 369977
Tel: +65 6287 0077
Mon to Fri: 9am 7pm
Sat & Sun: 9am 5pm
Nearest Station: Tai Seng
CIEL PATISSERIE LEMON MERINGUE TART
The Hougang neighbourhood may seem like an unlikely place to find a French patisserie, but that is exactly where Ciel Patisserie is located.In particular, Ciel Patisseries Lemon Meringue Tart stands out for its perfect balance of sweet and tart. Definitely one of the best lemon tarts in Singapore.
124 Hougang Ave 1
#01-1444
Tel: +65 6383 0803
Tue to Thu: 11am 8pm
Fri & Sat: 11am 9pm
Sun: 3pm 9pm
Nearest Station: Kovan/Serangoon
DOHKIE LEMON TART COOKIE DOUGH
For something different, try Dohkies Lemon Tart flavoured edible cookie dough! Compared to the rest of their cookie dough flavours, the zing from lemon zest and the crunch from the crushed biscuit and white chocolate chips are a refreshing twist. Pair it with their vanilla soft serve and youll find yourselves smiling in delight!
2 Havelock Road, #B1-26
Havelock II
Singapore 059763
Daily: 1pm 10pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown
GLYPH SUPPLY CO. LEMON DRIZZLE LOAF
To go along with your drinks at this minimalist cafe, Glyph Supply Cos Lemon Drizzle Loaf is a pretty perfect option.
Though petite in size, it packs a big punch of flavour. This is the kind of cake that will instantly lift your spirits, perfuming your tastebuds with the vibrant flavour of lemon. Sweet, tangy and addictive hallmarks of a wonderful lemon cake.
Glyph Supply Co
111 Somerset Road, #01-06
Singapore 238164
Mon to Fri: 8.30am 7.30pm
Sat & Sun: 10am 7.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset
This tiny tart packs a huge punch in terms of flavour. New to Singapores pastry scene is Kura a patisserie tucked away near Fort Canning serving up petite pastries that dont burn a hole in your wallets.
Their Lemon Tart is filled with a zesty lemon curd, topped with a ring of torched sweet meringue. Its a well-balanced pastry that will leave you craving more than just one.
46 Kim Yam Road
The Herencia
Singapore 239351
Mon to Fri: 8am 5pm
Sat & Sun: 9.30am 7pm
Nearest Station: Fort Canning
(Theres a two-way shuttle bus from Somerset MRT to The Herencia)
THE MARMALADE PANTRY LEMON MERINGUE CAKE
This whopping slice of a cake packs a refreshing lemony punch. Moist lemon cake is layered with a zesty lemon curd and topped with pillowy sweet meringue that is torched to perfection. If you thought lemon meringue tarts were great, wait till you try this cake.
100 Peck Seah Street
#01-01 Oasia Hotel Downtown
Singapore 079333
Tel: +656385 0741
Daily: 6.30am 10.30am, 11.30am 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar
OUR SECOND HOME LEMON DRIZZLE BUTTER CAKE
A thick slice of lemon infused sponge is coated in a tangy lemon icing glaze. The moment it was set down on the table, the scent of the lemon was immediately apparent.
The cake was moist and perfumed with lemon zest, making for a wonderful afternoon treat. The glaze was tangy and was the perfect topping to the sponge. Paired with the coffee, it was absolutely delectable!
Our Second Home
43 Jln Merah Saga, #01-66
Singapore 278115
Mon to Thu: 10am 6pm
Fri to Sun: 10am 9pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village
Despite being more well-known for their impeccable swiss rolls, The Plain Jane has other great offerings, one of them being their Lemon Yogurt Loaf. Its a vibrant, moist loaf cake that refreshes your senses and isnt too cloying like most moist cakes. Just a slice of this would wake you up on a lazy day!
211 Serangoon Ave 4, #01-10
Singapore 550211
Tel: +65 6281 2477
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 12pm 8pm
Sat: 10am 10pm
Sun: 10am 8pm
(Closed on Wednesdays)
Nearest Station: Serangoon
PPP COFFEE LEMON MERINGUE TART
Zesty, refreshing and comes with a nice buttery base hallmarks of a great lemon tart. Newly opened at Funan, PPP Coffee serves up quite an indulgent rendition of this timeless classic. Its a good pick-me-up should you need that mid-day office break!
PPP Coffee
107 North Bridge Road
Funan, #02-19
Singapore 179105
Tel: +65 6299 4321
Daily: 9am 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall
Photo Credit: Sunday Folks
SUNDAY FOLKS LEMON LAVENDER CAKE
One whiff of this cake will remind you of the vast lavender fields of Hokkaido, Japan. A lemon butter cake is infused with this fragrant flower, the citrus notes melding wonderfully with the floral lavender notes. Its truly a unique dessert you must try!
Sunday Folks
44 Jalan Merah Saga
Chip Bee Gardens #01-52
Singapore 278116
Mon: Closed
Tue to Fri: 1pm 10pm
Sat to Sun: 12pm 10pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village
THE ALLEY LEMON MERINGUE CRUFFIN
Newly opened hot-selling bubble tea joint, The Alley, is serving up some delectable bakes alongside its menu of drinks; one of those cruffins is especially vibrant in flavour the Lemon Meringue Cruffin. Its a crispy croissant shaped into a muffin cup, dusted with sugar and filled with zesty lemon curd. Its bright and sweet, perfect for pick-me-ups.
8 Grange Rd
Level 2, Cineleisure
Singapore 239695
Daily: 12pm 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset
WINDOWSILL PIES LEMON STRAWBERRY MERINGUE PIE
Serving up rustic pies in the bustling streets of Haji Lane is pie-expert Windowsill Pies. Out of the plethora of flavours their rich and flavourful pies come in, their Lemon Strawberry Meringue Pie is one of the best.
If you thought normal lemon meringue pies were great, youll love the sweet addition of strawberries. It mellows out the citrus, bringing an added depth of flavour.
17 Haji Lane
Singapore 189210
Tel: +65 9772 5629
Sun to Thu: 11am 8pm
Fri & Sat: 11am 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis
WHISKIT BAKERY & CAFE LEMON MERINGUE TART
Packing a huge punch of zesty lemon flavour is the Lemon Meringue Tart from Whiskit Bakery & Cafe. This pretty-in-pink cafe is tucked away in the quiet streets of Chinatown, distinguishable by their bright floral decor.
The tart is everything you need on a bad day vibrant, refreshing and slightly sweet. Its truly one of the best renditions of the classic French dessert weve tasted.
Whiskit Bakery & Cafe
533 Upper Cross Street, #01-33
Singapore 050533
Tel: +659366 6136
Mon to Sat: 11am 8pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Chinatown