Mid-Autumn festival is the best time to indulge your sweet tooth with either a traditional baked white lotus mooncake, or a fancy MSW snow skin mooncake. This year, we explore flavours that are trending, but ever so indulgent. Think Dubai chocolate mooncake, that crunchy pistachio texture along rich dark chocolate wrapped with soft snow skin.
In this story, we recommend some of the best mooncakes to indulge or give it away without breaking the bank. So, whether you’re looking for mooncakes for the elderly, or spreading the joy of Mid-Autumn with our Muslim friends, read on to find Halal-friendly mooncakes and low-sugar options.
Snow Skin
Mahota
Classic Set B Snow Skin Mooncakes: $58
6x Snow Skin Mooncake (Golden Tin box w/ Sleeve):
2x Signature Yuzu
2x Mahota Brandy & Raisin Truffle
2x Lychee W/ Macadamia
Photo credit: Mahota website
In our humble opinion, no one does alcoholic snow skin mooncake as well as Mahota does. With their popular premium brandy, expect strong flavours on their popular Mahota Brandy & Raisin Truffle Snow Skin Mooncake. The smell of Brandy is rich and the taste profile is just nice, without the alcohol overpowering the sweetness of what a snow skin mooncake should be. Along with the texture of juicy raisin, this mooncake is by far our favourite sweet alcoholic mooncake.
Alongside the classic set B comes with their Signature Yuzu and Lychee Macadamia. These 3 pairing is perfect for Mid-Autumn. The refreshing Yuzu is a hot favourite among the elderly due to it’s sour yet sweet taste, perfect for pairing with a warm cup of honey yuzu tea.
Lychee Macadami, on the other hand is like a taste of Spring (even though it’s mid-autumn). But the sweetness of the lychee is light and tantalising. Along with the crunch of macadamia, this mooncake it our pick among all 3 flavours.
Mahota is a definite must try this Mid-Autumn festival.
Enjoy 10% Off Storewide with Mahota on merewards!
Cat & the Fiddle
MSW Durian Snow Skin Mooncakes (6 pieces): $75.90
Photo credit: Cat & the Fiddle website
We’d always trust Cat & the Fiddle to make some of the best frozen sweet treats! And their snow skin mooncake is no exception! When it comes to MSW durian mooncakes, our expectations are simple: generously rich. And Cat & the Fiddle is not shy on their durian fillings! With a thin layer of snow skin, the whole mooncake is packed with fleshy, creamy durian pulp. When eaten cold, it tastes like the creamiest textured ice cream without the durian being too overpowering.
Completely halal-certified, this mooncake is perfect as gifts as it also comes decorated in a stunning, bold red box that embodies the “Crimson Moon”. The best part, each compartment comes with a short poetic story about their famous Cat.
So, if you’re a durian lover and have yet gotten a box from Cat & the Fiddle? They are having a 20% off now until the end of Mid-Autumn. We’re sure you’d enjoy it as much as we did!
Enjoy Buy 2 Free 1 Cheesecakes from Cat & the Fiddle with merewards!
Bread Garden
Snowy Skin Diamond Grandeur Set (4 Pcs): $74.00
Photo credit: Bread Garden website
Low sugar and halal-certified, Bread Garden’s snow skin mooncake should not be missed this Mid-Autumn. Their unique blend of colours makes their mooncakes so pretty and perfect as gifts for anyone!
In their Diamond Grandeur Set, find the prettiest mix of mooncakes featuring flavours like Lychee Roselia Blast, Coco Lava, Yuzu Mango Blast and Pistachio Snow Skin. On top of these 4 popular flavours, our personal pick is the Ondeh Ondeh Snow Skin ($19.00). With its luscious gula melaka coconut centre, this naturally sweet treat is both indulgent and satisfying.
Fairmont Singapore
Assorted Alcohol-Free Mini Snow skin Mooncakes (6 pieces): $98.00
3 x Dubai Chocolate Snow skin Mooncakes
3 x Osmanthus Tangerine Snow skin Mooncakes
Photo credit: Fairmont Singapore website
Dubai Chocolate is all the hype this season and Fairmont Singapore is coming in with that satisfying crunch with their Dubai Chocolate Mini Snow Skin Mooncakes and refreshing Osmanthus Tangerine.
If this isn’t enticing you to get more than a box, you’re sure missing out on this latest trend of a flavour which may not come back again!
Traditional Baked
Peony Jade
Teochew Flaky “Orh Ni” Mooncake with Double Egg Yolks: $57.00 (2 pcs) / $90.00 (4 pcs)
Photo credit: Peony Jade on Facebook
Mooncake lovers know that flaky “orh ni” mooncake is one that is highly loved by the elderly, and it has become popular among the younger people nowadays for it’s sweet, fluffy texture, resembling traditional pastry.
Peony Jade is a brand that isn’t shy on exploring and creating all kinds of mooncakes and their flaky “orh ni” mooncake with double egg yolk should not be slept on. The soft pastry gently melts in your mouth as the rich yam paste coats your tongue with its sweetness. Pair this with your favourite tea and it is easily the best afternoon snack.
Peach Garden
Low Sugar White Lotus Mooncake with Macadamia with Showstopper Ferris Wheel (4 pcs): $77.20
Photo credit: Peach Garden Group on Facebook
If you’re not a fan of egg yolks in mooncakes, we’ve got you. At Peach Garden, their showstopper ferris wheel earned their name for a reason. Not only are their mooncakes deliciously addictive, but they are also low in sugar, perfect for anyone who loves a good sweet indulgent.
Our pick, the Low Sugar White Lotus Mooncake with Macadamia. The crunch of the macadamia adds a crunchy texture to the smooth lotus paste, making the taste just nice for a quick treat. Decorate them up on the ferris wheel and we’re sure your guests will love not just the decoration, but the mooncake.
Little Totler
Little Totler Traditional Baked Kids Friendly Mooncake (Cane-Sugar Free): $79.20
White Lotus Paste Baked Mooncake with Mango
White Lotus Paste Baked Mooncake with Black Sesame
Salted Egg White Lotus Paste Baked Mooncake with Chicken Floss
White Lotus Paste Baked Mooncake with Chocolate Chip
Photo credit: Little Totler website
Truth be told, we’re here for the mooncake box because it is so whimsical and functional! At Little Totler, their Kids Friendly Mooncake is cane-sugar free and comes with many fun flavours like Mango, Black Sesame, Salted Egg Chicken Floss and Chocolate Chip. These mooncakes are the go-to to let your little ones enjoy something sweet this season!
Furthermore, their box is a wonderful keepsake and great for your children to store their toys in! If you’re looking for a box of mooncake for your family with little ones, Little Totler is one you should buy from.
La Levain
Assorted Traditional & Momoyama Cantonese Mooncake (4pcs): $70.80
Photo credit: La Levain website
When it comes to pastries or anything sweet, our pick is always La Levain! And of course, we couldn’t give their mooncakes a miss. Enjoy the best of both worlds with their traditional Cantonese and unique Momoyama mooncakes featuring choices like Uji Matcha White Lotus with Valrhona Yuzu Chocolate or our personal pick, Chocolate Lotus with Pistachio Crunch.
When buying from La Levain, you cannot just stop at the mooncakes. You absolutely must order more and one thing that cannot be missed - Crème Brûlée Sourdough Egg Tart. So whether you’re having them all on your own or gifting them away, La Levain is your go-to shop.