We’re approaching September, which means the Mid-Autumn Festival is around the corner. With so many brands coming up with all kinds of mooncakes, it can be difficult to keep up with what flavours to buy this year. Worry not, as we’ve done the legwork to find the best mooncakes for 2024 so you don’t have to!
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For some of the best snowskin mooncakes in 2024, consider Raffles Hotel Singapore as they have a gorgeous selection in six different flavours. This year, they have rolled out two new flavours for you to try: Sudachi & Blueberry with Gin Truffle Snow-Skin Mooncake ($97) and Chestnut & Tahitian Vanilla with Rum Truffle Snow-Skin Mooncake ($97). Each box comes with eight pieces!
Since the Mid-Autumn Festival is an annual event, we also recommend splurging on the limited edition Baijiu Black Sesame Truffle Snow-Skin Mooncake ($108). This delicate mooncake has rich chocolate mixed with Guojiao 1573 Classic Baijiu alcohol with an earthy black sesame undertone. For a non-alcoholic option, the Sakura & Raspberry Truffle Snow-Skin Mooncake ($97), which comes in a pretty pastel pink shade, is a great choice—you get the sweet-tangy flavour of fresh raspberries with a hint of floral notes from the cherry blossoms.
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Forget mooncakes for a while, and give these moon tarts from PAUL a shot if you’re down to try something new. Their Moon Tart Collection ($78) comes in a box of eight pieces with four different flavours.
Pistachio has been all the craze lately, and if you love it as much as we do, then you’ll enjoy the Forever Summer flavour: pistachio almond cream with pineapple and mango curd mooncake packed with a tangy molten passion fruit, atop a white chocolate moon tart shell. Another trendy flavour is the Matcha Mochi, starring chewy mochi and smooth matcha ganache within a matcha chocolate shell. For something slightly healthier, try the Five-Star Sensation, made with lots of nourishing ingredients: black sesame seeds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, sliced almonds, dried apricot, and candied winter melon for an added crunch! Lastly, there’s the Dark Treasure, which comprises dark chocolate ganache with crunchy caramel pearls and brownies.
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We are eyeing these handcrafted mooncakes from Goodwood Park Hotel, prepared by Hong Kong master chefs. A box of the Snowskin Combo ($84+) is perfect for gifting too, given how pretty the packaging and mooncakes are.
A box comes with four fruity flavours: Mango with Pomelo, Cempedak, D24 Durian, and the newly launched Kumquat Melon with Macadamia. The latter consists of a kumquat-infused cream with melon chunks and a layer of macadamia paste atop a crumbly tart base. Everything is then carefully wrapped in a snowskin layer! And if you love the king of fruits, durian season’s not quite over, so this is your chance to indulge in the hotel’s D24 mooncake, which stars a velvety smooth durian paste.
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If you’re looking for the best mooncakes in 2024, Godiva is another brand to consider, as they offer a unique spin on the bakes. Their recently launched Mid Autumn Mooncake Giftbox (from $89) comes in four sizes, depending on how many mooncakes you want. FYI, it ranges from 10 to 24 pieces in a gift box!
Our favourite flavour was the Black Sesame Pineapple Milk Chocolate Mooncake thanks to the lovely blend of sweet-tangy pineapple, creamy milk chocolate, and nutty black sesame. The Black Truffle Apricot Dark Chocolate Mooncake was a close runner-up. To our surprise, the black truffle ganache and apricot paired really well—you’ll surely enjoy this if you prefer complex flavour profiles. For something fruity, opt for the Raspberry & Rose White Chocolate Mooncake and Matcha Citrus White Chocolate Mooncake instead.
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Eu Yan Sang has a curated range of Mid-Autumn gift sets that’ll impress your parents, in-laws, or bosses. What’s more, you can grab them at 15% off at all Eu Yan Sang outlets and via their online store from now till 17 September 2024! Don’t miss out on their early bird promotions too, where you can enjoy free teapot sets and bird’s nest, on top of the existing mooncake discount.
This year, the all-new Celestial Yuzu Chrysanthemum Mooncake takes centre stage. This mooncake stars creamy white lotus paste with refreshing notes of yuzu and chrysanthemum. You can get this as part of their Celestial Tea Lovers Set (U.P. $98), which includes two mooncakes and a ceramic teapot set with Mini Tuo Tea (pu’er).
Alternatively, you won’t go wrong with the Emperor’s Ginseng with Bird’s Nest Mooncake, also available in the Emperor’s Odyssey Set (U.P. $168). This unique flavour combines sweet lotus paste with herbal ginseng, complete with a luxurious bird’s nest middle. If you’re not a fan of ginseng, order the Empress Ruby Dates Bird’s Nest Mooncake instead, available as part of the Empress Precious Ruby Set (U.P. $138), as it swaps out the ingredient for naturally sweet ruby dates. Then there’s also the Triple Treasures Tea Lovers Set (U.P. $98), which stars the Triple Treasures Mooncake. It’s packed with healthy goji berries, nutty olive kernels, and juicy longans—great as an energy-boosting gift!
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Another brand to add to your mooncake list is Thye Moh Chan, known for their handcrafted traditional Teochew mooncakes. The homegrown chain has been around since 1943, and loyal patrons return time and time for their baked goods. You can anticipate the Joyous Reunion Gift Set ($70.80) this year, which can be purchased from BreadTalk and Toast Box stores till 17 September.
In light of their 80th anniversary, Thye Moh Chan has launched two new savoury flavours: Assorted Nuts with Lotus Paste and Mushroom with Vegetarian Braised Meat. The gift set also sees four other flavours, including the popular Yuan Yang with Salted Egg Yolk and Salty Tau Sar with Salted Egg Yolk, their signature Sweet Tau Sar with Melon Seeds, and the classic Teochew Double Delight. There’s a good balance of sweet and savoury treats in one set, so we recommend this if you can’t decide what to get this year.
Andaz Singapore’s new mooncake lineup is one to look out for this year: the 5 ON 25 Mooncakes Set ($90), comprising four mooncakes in assorted flavours, is the perfect gift to impress your family and friends.
Starting with two flavours that made a return by popular demand, we have the Silver Lotus Mooncake and Signature Tea Mooncake. The former presents delicate layers of white lotus paste and golden egg yolk at the core, all encased within a beautiful baked crust. If you love anything tea-flavoured, you’ll love the latter as it features a medley of osmanthus, oolong, and pu’er tea. Otherwise, go for their interesting renditions of Truffle-damia Twist Mooncake and Red Date Jubilee Mooncake, where the former is a delightful combination of macadamia, white lotus paste, and truffle oil, while the latter spotlights longan, sweet red dates, and creamy lotus paste.
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Hilton Singapore Orchard‘s mooncake lineup for 2024 blends traditional flavours with a trendy twist. This is apparent with their four-piece Black Sesame with Biscoff ($88) and Hor Ka Sai (Local Nanyang Coffee & Milo) with Mochi ($88) sets, which we believe will tickle the fancy of both the young and old.
The Black Sesame with Biscoff flavour comes with traditional black sesame paste paired with lotus paste, accompanied by crunchy bits of Biscoff biscuits in every bite. Mochi lovers, on the other hand, must try the Hor Ka Sai with Mochi: this mooncake is made with lotus paste mixed with Nanyang kopi and Milo, and a soft, chewy mochi at the centre. This flavour is not just moreish, but also really special as it pays homage to our local culture.
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Mochi fans will love Swensen’s mooncakes. The brand has launched their mochi-snowskin series with eight different flavours to choose from. We got the Set of Four (from $40) comprising the Black Sesame, Lychee Rose, Purple Sweet Potato, and Sticky Chewy Chocolate.
Each mochi-snowskin mooncake comes with an ice cream of your choice wrapped in soft and chewy mochi skin. Out of the four we tried, our favourites were the Black Sesame and Purple Sweet Potato. Alternatively, go big or go home with the Cookies ‘N’ Cream Ice Cream ($68.80). Shaped to resemble a moon, this huge ball is encased in a silver chocolate shell. When you break into it, you’ll find Swensen’s signature cookies and cream ice cream with a salted egg yolk at the centre.
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Last year, Paradise Group came up with a stunning lineup of baked and snowskin mooncakes. They have done it again in 2024, with the adorable Mini Baked Custard with Molten Salted Egg Yolk ($68+), which comes in a box of eight pieces.
These mini golden mooncakes are packed with fragrant custard and a molten salted egg yolk in the middle. Do note that you have to place an order in advance to try these handcrafted pieces. Another interesting lineup is the Mini Liqueur Snow Skin Mooncake ($70+), which comprises eight alcohol-infused mooncakes. There are four different flavours in a box, with the Whiskey Orange with White Lotus Paste and Rum and Raisin with White Lotus Paste introduced as new additions.
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Di Tanjong Katong is a humble home-based business. This year, they’re offering a Happy Reunion Mooncake Set ($88) that consists of eight pieces, perfect for a family gathering during the festival.
The set sees a good mix of both mini and double-yolk mooncakes. Fans of the latter will surely enjoy the Double Yolk Mooncake with Premium White Lotus, featuring a smooth white lotus seed paste with two golden salted egg yolks. The mini mooncakes, on the other hand, come in three flavours: Pandan White Lotus, Cured Yolk White Lotus, and Fortune Bag White Lotus. These delicate, bite-sized pieces are great for a teatime treat or post-meal dessert.
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We hope this list saves you some trouble from browsing brochure after brochure to pick out the best mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Festival 2024. Place your orders ASAP while they are still available!
Check out these mooncake deals for the Mid-Autumn Festival 2024. Alternatively, here are the best Chinese restaurants in Singapore to bring your loved ones to celebrate the festival.
Photos taken by Marcus Neo.
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