Whether you’re planning to gift these buttery jam-filled biscuits as a gift or to personally feast on this Lunar New Year, here are some of the best pineapple tarts on the island for all budgets.
Lunar New Year is once again upon us — a threat to our collective waistlines and 2022 fitness-related new year resolutions, no doubt, because of all the LNY goodies that we will inevitably be inhaling. While there are low-sugar options, these treats are usually made to be extra sweet to symbolise a similarly blissful entry into the new year. This means, come LNY, no coffee table will be complete without the quintessential box of pineapple tarts seated proudly on top of it. According to the National Library Board, Hokkiens (who are particularly fond of pineapples) refer to the fruit as, ong lai in their dialect (meaning “fortune come”). And just like that, the pineapple tart gained OG status in the world of the Lunar New Year festivities. Whether you’re planning to gift these buttery jam-filled biscuits as a gift or to personally feast on this Lunar New Year, here are some of the best pineapple tarts on the island for all budgets. We’ve got a fancy alternative, a family-run business, and halal-friendly options!
1. Amethyst Pastry & Cakes
Image credits: Takashimaya Singapore
Why It’s Good: You can find these signature bite-sized cheese pineapple balls in a humble heartland mall on Jelapang road — but they are so good that they are also stocked at Takashimaya! Think sweet and sour centre pineapple filling coated in a delicate buttery pastry and finished with a crispy cheesy finish.
Price: S$30
Halal-friendly: Yes
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2. Ding Bakery
Image credits: CNY Goodies
Why It’s Good: If a brand names their tarts award-winning, you’d better expect to be blown away. Ding Bakery pulls out all stops for their premium Melt-In-Your-Mouth Pineapple Tart balls by ensuring that none of their sweets has preservatives or additives in them. Therefore, make sure you have them fresh!
Price: S$22.90
Halal-friendly: No
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3. Gin Thye
Image credits: Gin Thye
Why It’s Good: With most boxes going at twice the price for around 350-400g, Gin Thye’s pineapple tarts are a steal at S$15 for 600g. They have an assortment of pineapple tart styles for you to choose from too — from the classic flower, rolled, or ball, there’s something for everyone.
Price: S$15
Halal-friendly: No
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4. Kele Confectionery
Image credits: Kele
Why It’s Good: It’s all about bite-sized goodness with Kele Confectionary’s pineapple balls. However, you’re here for their wide range of pineapple tarts that, while paying homage to the traditional version, isn’t afraid to venture out into switching things up with a rose, sweet potato, or matcha pastry base. And while you’re here, don’t forget to check out the myriad of innovative cookies and their shiitake mushroom chips!
Price: S$32.80
Halal-friendly: No. But they are vegetarian-friendly.
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5. Le Cafe Confectionery & Pastry
Image credits: Le Cafe Confectionery & Pastry
Why It’s Good: Don’t let these simple-looking pastries fool you. Le Cafe Confectionery & Pastry are veterans, with more than 30 years of pineapple tart-making expertise under their belt — these “Golf Ball” Tarts have even been covered by both the local as well as the overseas’ press. So you know they are good. The best part? They go from just S$11 a box!
Price: S$11
Halal-friendly: Yes
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6. Sunny Hills
Image credits: Sunny Hills
Why It’s Good: You can’t shop for the best pineapple tarts without thinking about the Taiwanese variety. These treats are more accurately named Pineapple Cakes because they are made a little bigger so you can split them with someone else. Inside each buttery casing is a generous dollop of jam made from organically grown Taiwan native pineapples. Plus! These ones are great for taking along to the office because they are individually wrapped.
Price: S$42.40
Halal-friendly: No
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7. The Tartlery
Image credits: The Tartlery
Why it’s Good: Perhaps you’re sick of the usual pineapple tarts. Good news! The Tartlery has found a way to change things up with their abstract version of the Lunar New Year treat. Think crumbly lemon cheesecake for the base, slathered with homemade pineapple jam and topped with a healthy dollop of Pina Colada cream and garnished with a couple of galangal-laced biscuits. Yum.
Price: S$35 for four
Halal-friendly: No
Order the best pineapple tarts here.
Celebrate CNY 2022 With These Best Pineapple Tarts!
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