Paris meets Tokyo in the new dessert collection of cakes, French pastries, and bonbons at Hilton’s D9 Cakery

Photo: Hilton Singapore
Photo: Hilton Singapore

At Hilton Singapore’s D9 Cakery, the intricately plated desserts are spotlighted in a 6m-long glass showcase. Just in case you weren’t already tempted by the lure of a sugar high.

Photo: Hilton Singapore
Photo: Hilton Singapore

For its new collection, artisanal treats like French pastries ($10), cakes ($78-$89/whole), and bonbons ($4) are somewhat of a tribute to the techniques and ingredients of Paris and Tokyo. According to executive pastry chef Cindy Khoo who, at 27, has been crafting desserts since 2011, they were inspired by the energy, sophistication, and charm of Paris, as well as the culinary-obsessed culture of Tokyo.

Royal Hazel. Photo: Hilton Singapore
Royal Hazel. Photo: Hilton Singapore

One highlight of the series is Royal Hazel — the chocolate-y mix of rich Gianduja and premium Valrhona in between layers of crispy feuilletine is a play on Fontaines de la Concorde, the two historic fountains in Paris’ Place de la Concorde.

Citron tart. Photo: Hilton Singapore
Citron tart. Photo: Hilton Singapore

Another signature is the Citron, a sweet and tangy lemon tart topped with torched meringue, as well as the Forest, a play on the familiar black forest dessert with dark chocolate sponge, Kirsch-soaked Morello cherries, and Chantilly cream.

Fraise. Photo: Hilton Singapore
Fraise. Photo: Hilton Singapore

For lighter, Japanese-style flavors, try the Ma-Chakura Azuki, a multi-layered cake of matcha joconde sponge, matcha-infused mousse, and sakura flower crémeux. Or get the Fraise, which tops a strawberry- and Chantilly cream-filled sponge cake with white chocolate and more strawberries.

Pomme. Photo: Hilton Singapore
Pomme. Photo: Hilton Singapore

Other options include Belle, a pistachio streusel piled with bergamot crémeux and Bavarian coconut cream; the Walnut Peak Tarte, with caramelized walnuts and pecans baked into the pastry shell; and Pomme, an apple-shaped creation with whipped green apple-infused cream and green apple compote.

Bonbons. Photo: Hilton Singapore
Bonbons. Photo: Hilton Singapore

Besides these newcomers, the patisserie also retains its signature 45-year-old recipe cheesecakes and loaf cakes, as well as macarons based on chocolate bars, and bonbons in flavors like oolong caramel and espresso.

 

FIND IT:
D9 Cakery is at Hilton Singapore, 581 Orchard Rd.

Daily 9:30am-9:30pm.
MRT: Orchard



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