Actually, I had been wanting to go to Tigerlily Patisserie, since The Bee Hive cake looks so cute, but due to my busy schedule and its location at Joo Chiat, the plan to do so had been put on the back burner. So when I read the latest news about this quaint little patisserie, I immediately made an online order. And I'm glad I did, since the patisserie soon after got so many orders that they are no longer taking in more. So if you want to savour the treats there, have to go down to the cafe for them. I can say it will be totally worth the trip.
And after trying their signatures, I feel a sense of regret that I didn't visit this patisserie sooner. Really, it is moment of "The cakes taste so amazingly good and unique! I should have visit this patisserie earlier!" Better late than never, I guess. The bakes here feature complex taste profiles that totally surprise and delight the palates. Yes, they are must-try for foodies. One of the best patisseries.
Inspired by Terrazzo, Pink Guava and Pear is definitely one of my favourites. The taste is as beautiful and soft as its looks. The mildly tart pink guava cream, refreshing jelly with cubed pears, elderflower liqueur and light pear mouse yield a well-balanced, multi-faceted, creamy taste full of floral sweetness.
The Bee Hive presents a more simulating taste with lemon, thyme, lychee honey jelly, light lemon sponge, honey parfait and yuzu mousse casing. Yes, this cake also packs lots of harmonised strong flavours: zest, slight bitterness, sweetness, richness, creaminess, which refreshes the palates. I also love the honeycomb cookie that features such lovely crunchiness and an iota of savoury component.
Pistachio Marimo is most probably the best pistachio bakes I ever have. This is like ode to the pistaschio, fully demonstrating the beauty of the vegetal nutty goodness of this nut. On the base of jaconde sponge, there are homemade pistachio praline, crispy feuilletine and pistachio mousse ball, to create a varied texture of crispiness, fluffiness and creaminess. The taste of pistachio is so good and pronounced here, especially with the molten lava consistency of the pistachio praline. Fans of lava cakes must not miss this.
Chocolate Hazelnut Tart with Nocciola del Piedmonte Hazelnut praline, rich Valrhona dark chocolate ganache, milk chocolate cream and cocao nib tuille is such an intense and opulent treat.
I also got the Sweet and Savoury Box to make the delivery fee worthwhile lol And within this box is a delightful quadrate of Macha Flan, Chocolate Hazelnut Croissant, Kimchi Cheese Croissant and Otah Sampan. Yes, they are so unique that I knew I must get my greedy hands on them.
Matcha Flan features flaky puff pastry cup filled with smooth custard packed with the lovely floral grassy aroma of matcha. The texture is slightly more molten than the usual custard in flans, and I love it.
Kimchi Cheese Croissant has a rich and hearty taste due to the richness of comté cheese and the umami of gochujang béchamel. This is so unique and so good.
Chocolate Hazelnut Croissant is pain au choclate with piedmont hazelnut frangpani, hazelnut praline and crushed hazelnuts. Very lovely treat.
Otah Sampan is an unique creation consisting of homemade coconut frangpani, spicy mackerel otah from Joo Chiat Caphe, coconut mayo and bonito flakes. This wins me over at first bite with its intense spicy briny sweetness and distinctive Southeast Asian taste.
Thoughts: Sweet Beautiful Delights that Amaze my Palates
