The mooncake festival has arrived and the Metropolitant team picked one of our favorite for 2016! Out of the many mooncake offerings, we picked the one we liked the most!
Goodwood Park Hotel launches three new snowskin flavours that are each a perfect blend of two complementary ingredients. For the first time in the hotel’s history, it has also introduced alcoholic and chocolate versions for a jazzed-up Mid-Autumn Festival. (Did someone mention alcoholic?)
Yuzu Lychee Snowskin Mooncake 日本香柚荔枝冰皮月饼
Nett Price: $33 for two pieces; $54 for four pieces
Redolent with the unmistakable zesty fragrance of yuzu and enhanced with juicy lychee bits, this pastel green creation is one to enjoy with a light tea on a relaxing afternoon.
Dark Chocolate Crunchy Hazelnut Snowskin Mooncake 黑巧克力榛果冰皮月饼 – limited quantity
Nett Price: $38 for two pieces; $56 for four pieces
This multi-textural delight is a ‘cake within a mooncake’, whereby a cross-section of this light brown- coloured confection reveals a crunchy hazelnut chocolate centre enveloped by a rich mousse made with two types of dark chocolate. The snowskin itself is made with crushed vanilla beans and caramel, rendering an irresistibly decadent flavour to this unique creation.
Gin Pineapple Snowskin Mooncake 金酒凤梨冰皮月饼 – limited quantity
Nett Price: $38 for two pieces; $56 for four pieces
It is always a gin o’clock moment with this creation that is reminiscent of a
stylish tropical-inspired cocktail. Packing a happy amount of gin and compressed fresh pineapple cubes, this is a perfect choice for celebratory gatherings with friends.
Choc & Gin 巧克力金酒组合 – The Dark Chocolate Crunchy Hazelnut Snowskin Mooncake and Gin Pineapple Snowskin
Mooncake are also available as a limited edition duo at $38 (one piece each), fabulous as an after-meal treat for both the kids and adults.
Not forgetting our all time favorite, Black Thorn Durian Snowskin Mooncake – limited quantity
Nett Price: $54 for two pieces; $88 for four pieces
The black thorn durian is considered to be one of the most premium varietals and only available in limited quantities. Boasting creamy amber-hued flesh, it possesses an intense flavour that begins on a sweet note and ends on a bitter one. Encased in a gold-dusted black charcoal snowskin, this star will captivate the hearts of durian lovers!
‘Mao Shan Wang’ Durian Snowskin Mooncake
Nett Price: $50 for two pieces; $82 for four pieces
Fans of this premium durian will be enamoured with these kingly mooncake treats made with its rich luscious pulp.
For more information on the amazing mooncake selections, check out their facebook page!
Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221 (65) 6737 7411