9 Instagrammable CNY treats that look almost too good to eat

Goodwood Park Hotel Singapore presents this adorable Tiger Gateau. The animal features a meticulously hand-piped brown tinted buttercream that mimics stripes, along with ears and a tail made of icing. The vanilla pound cake is also covered in orange and brown layers.

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This showpiece is a symbol of abundance and prosperity. Everyone will be snapping pictures of it. The Golden Fortune Bucket features a pineapple-pound cake base, topped with pineapple puree/compote, and layered in buttercream. The hand-crafted icing ‘bucket’ is topped with dark chocolate ingots and gilded coins, symbolising the welcoming of riches for the new year.

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Dessert whizz Janice Wong’s iconic Chocolate Koi is back after its debut last year, with hand-painted chocolate figurines that are coated in 70 per cent dark chocolate. Inside, you’ll find praline pop rocks as well as candied orange.

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These handmade gems in the shape of Mandarin oranges are filled with a luscious and smooth Jivara milk chocolate cremeux infused with the fragrance of pu’er tea, and given crunchy texture with  hazelnut royaltine.

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This vibrant and eye-catching treat is filled with zingy pineapple cremeux and vanilla bean mousse. Mandarin almond frangipane adds an extra touch of citrusy and nutty richness.

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Baker’s Brew’s new fondant-covered cupcakes take inspiration from the design of the tins for its CNY goodies, which are emblazoned with the same illustrated fortune cats. You can choose from a variety of flavours such as Earl Grey Lavender and Lychee Mango or Salted Caramel Chocolate and Roasted Pistachio or Rose.

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Hotpot lovers will love this adorable and very cute pot that is filled with shabu shabu, shiitake and spicy soup stock (all fondant). There are many flavour options available, including chocolate, strawberry Speculoos, and ondeh-ondeh.

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Whether as a gift or as a sharing dessert platter after you’re done with your reunion dinner, this box of nine tarts and cakes will delight both young and old.

Comprising some of Patisserie Cle’s crowd-favourite flavours, they include a tiger-shaped chocolate sponge with dark chocolate mousse and hazelnut praline, a gold coin-topped ‘Prosperity Pillow topped that encases green apple mousse and pineapple and ginger flower jam, as well as yuzu osmanthus cake.

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Check out these adorable pineapple tarts from Crowne Plaza Changi Airport for a tiger-themed version.

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This article was first published in The Singapore Women’s Weekly.