Best-selling treats from local spots to wow guests at New Year’s Eve parties

Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to usher in the new year with the best treats from some of Singapore’s favorite bakeries. Whether you’re serving Cake Spade’s iconic Strawberry Tofu Cheesecake, Captain Roti’s indulgent Croissant Creme Brulee, or Chalk Farm’s rich Pistachio Chocolate Yuzu Cake, these crowd-pleasing desserts are the perfect way to end your New Year’s Eve gathering on a sweet note.

Croissant creme brulee, Captain Roti

Captain Roti’s croissant creme brulee is not to be missed if you’re looking for a classic offering with a decadent twist. Infused with the rich flavor of Madagascar vanilla beans, this velvety creme brulee sits atop a buttery croissant base, delivering a fine blend of creamy and crispy textures. The crackling caramelised top adds a touch of sophistication, while the croissant layer brings a comforting, flaky warmth to each bite. This luxurious treat is the perfect dessert for anyone looking to make their New Year’s Eve celebration even more special.

For a fruitier option, consider the Raspberry Flower (upon request)—a lavish flower-shaped croissant dough that is baked with raspberry confit, filled with pistachio cream, and topped with a piquant raspberry compote that is dressed with a dazzling gold leaf.

Price: $8 per piece. Minimum order of $20 for delivery.

Available at Captain Roti.

Strawberry tofu cheesecake, Cake Spade

For an indulgent dessert that is surprisingly refreshing and light, consider Cake Spade’s signature Strawberry Tofu Cheesecake. With a smooth, unbaked cheesecake base complemented by a crisp digestive cookie crust, this treat hits the sweet spot with a delicate balance of flavours and textures. Topped with a glossy layer of fragrant strawberry jelly studded with succulent fresh strawberries, the Strawberry Tofu Cheesecake is an irresistible dessert that will have your guests at your New Year’s Eve gathering coming back for more.

Price: From $60 for six inches (whole cake) onwards. Also available in peach, longan, and mango flavours. 

Cake Spade is located at 28 Keong Saik Rd, Singapore 089135.

Sicilian pistachio tart, Patisserie Woo

This tart is a dream come true for pistachio lovers. Made with rich Sicilian pistachios, Patisserie Woo’s Sicilian Pistachio Tart features a delicate pistachio ganache, a light and airy pistachio sponge, and a crisp pistachio wafer, all encased in a perfectly buttery tart crust. Finished with a sprinkling of caramelised pistachios for added crunch, this unique dessert strikes a harmonious balance of textures and aromas, making it a standout choice for New Year’s Eve gatherings.

Price: From $12 for 8cm (single serving) onwards.

Patisserie Woo is located at Guthrie House, #01-01, Singapore 268802; Ion Orchard, #04-11, Singapore 238801; and 76 Jalan Jurong Kechil, Singapore 598589.

Chocolate pistachio yuzu cake, Chalk Farm

The sleek and chic Chocolate Pistachio Yuzu Cake from Chalk Farm is a true showstopper with its blend of bold flavors with luxurious textures. Here, two layers of pistachio-infused sponge are perfectly put together with a dreamy whipped cream filling, sweet candied yuzu, and bits of rich chocolate chips. Wrapped in a smooth layer of ganache, it’s adorned with a topping of chunky caramelised nuts for an irresistible finish. This cake beautifully combines rich and fresh flavours, making it the ideal indulgence for a memorable New Year’s Eve celebration.

Price: $100 for 1.5kg.

Chalk Farm is located at Paragon, 290 Orchard Road, B1-K5/K6, Singapore 238859 and Parkway Parade, 80 Marine Parade Rd, B1–83M, Singapore 449269.

Box of 12 mini cupcakes, Plain Vanilla

Perfect for both adults and kids, Plain Vanilla’s Box Of 12 Mini Cupcakes bring a welcome touch of sweetness to your New Year’s Eve festivities. This box includes twelve soft and fragrant cupcakes, with two of each of these six irresistible flavors: Chocolate Hazelnut, Dark Chocolate Ganache, Red Velvet, Salted Caramel, Earl Grey Lavender, and Strawberry White Chocolate.

Our favorites include the Earl Grey Lavender, featuring an aromatic Earl Grey tea butter cake topped with a lavender-infused buttercream, and a dusting of tea leaves; the Dark Chocolate Ganache, which is a rich dark chocolate cake crowned with bittersweet 70% dark chocolate ganache and topped with crunchy Valrhona cocoa nibs; and the Salted Caramel, a luscious caramel cake with silky salted caramel frosting, finished with Maldon sea salt flakes for the perfect blend of sweet and savory.

Price: $23.50. Also available in a box of single flavour cupcakes.

Plain Vanilla is located at 1D Yong Siak Street, Singapore 168641; Cluny Court, #01-03A, Singapore 259760; Ion Orchard, B1-06 (inside In Good Company), Singapore 238801; 134 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068600;167 Neil Road, # 01-01, Singapore 088888; and 199 East Coast Road, Singapore 428902.

Mango strawberry cake, Edith Patisserie

This New Year’s Eve, indulge in the tropical allure of one of Edith Patisserie’s top-selling numbers, the Mango Strawberry Cake. The cake’s fluffy and aromatic vanilla sponge forms the perfect base, while the silky mango cream and tangy strawberry compote layers create an exquisite harmony of sweetness and tartness. The cake is enveloped in passionfruit buttercream, enhancing the blend of tropical flavours, while freeze-dried strawberries, edible marigold petals, and a delicate scattering of freeze-dried raspberries add a pretty finishing touch to the cake.  A true feast for the senses, the Mango Strawberry Cake is one of the best treats to indulge in for a sweet ending to a great year.

Price: $68.90 for six inches (whole cake) onwards.

Edith Patisserie is located at 275 Outram Road, Singapore 169064; 9 Penang Road, #01-06, Singapore 238459; and Cold Storage Jelita, #01-01, Singapore 278628.