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Where to sniff out French macarons in Singapore

19th December 2017 by Expat Living 1 Min Read

https://expatliving.sg/where-to-sniff-out-french-macarons-in-singapore/

Whether it’s their sweet taste, light-as-a-feather texture or endless number of eye-catching, candy-coloured varieties that always look oh-so-Pinterest-worthy, there’s no denying the irresistibility of the French macaron – the meringue-based treat made with egg whites, almond powder, ground almonds, icing sugar, granulated sugars and more. Here’s where to find some of the best on the island.

It's hard not to judge a macaron by its pretty colour...
It’s hard not to judge a macaron by its pretty colour…

Bonheur Patisserie

Must-try flavours: Thai iced tea and Baileys
Spazio@Kovan | 9221 6636

Antoinette

Must-try flavour: Antoinette (milk chocolate, Earl Grey tea ganache with raspberry confiture)
30 Penhas Rd | 6293 3121

TWG Tea Salon

Must-try flavours: Vanilla bourbon tea and kaya, and Moroccan mint tea
Various locations including #02-21 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn | 6735 1837

Patisserie G

Must-try flavours: Green tea and cherry, and salted hazelnut praline
9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-40 Millenia Walk | 6338 7578

 

Bliss in a bite
Bliss in a bite

 

Did you know?

Though the macaron – not to be confused with the coconut-based macaroon – is a primarily French confection, there’s been some debate about its origins. While some say the macaron was created in 791 in a convent in Cormery, France, others have traced the tasty treat’s French debut to the arrival of Catherine de’ Medici’s Italian pastry chefs, whom she brought to France with her in 1533 upon marrying Henry II. Regardless of which it was, the macaron gained popularity, particularly in the late 18th century when two nuns, seeking asylum in Nancy during the French Revolution, baked and sold them in order to pay for housing; these nuns became known as les Soeurs Macarons, or “the Macaron Sisters”.

It wasn’t until the 1830s that French macarons started to be served sandwiched together, with the addition of jams, spices and liqueurs. Today, there are many popular variations with ganache, buttercream and jam fillings. Countless flavour creations and combinations are being dreamt up all over the world – from traditional chocolate and strawberry to more adventurous matcha, olive, oolong tea and whiskey chocolate.

 

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