Châteraisé (Shaw House)

Chateraise had been one of our guilty pleasures for a while now; their desserts and pastries are something which we would find ourselves savouring on-and-off whenever we are craving for something sweet, but not quite in the mood to shell out too much cash and won’t looking for somewhere to take a seat to enjoy a sit-down dessert affair. One thing that had caught our attention for quite a while at Chateraise was the Vietnam Coffee Cream Puff; the launch of the item was announced on social media for quite a while, though the item proved to be quite a hard find — not sure if this is due to the stock of the item running low, or if this is supposed to be a seasonal item that is available on a limited time-only basis. Nonetheless, we finally came across the Isetan Scotts outlet carrying it — and decided to go straight for it.

The Vietnam Coffee Cream Puff is actually mentioned in the description card in the display chiller to be an item that is made in their factory in Vietnam — probably something added to somewhat “legitimise” the mention of “Vietnam Coffee” in the item’s namesake. On the exterior, the Vietnam Coffee Cream Puff looks no different from their Double Fantasy series, though the omission of “Double Fantasy” in its naming is due to the single type of cream being featured in the cream puff rather than the “milky fresh cream” that is paired with a custard of the intended flavour of the cream puff. Considering how the pastry bears everything that it should have in common with the Double Fantasy line-up, the pastry is soft, spongy and airy — a texture that we aren’t too much of a fan of considering how we prefer crispier puffs like those served up at Beard Papa, though definitely reminiscent to that of their Double Fantasy offerings. The notes of the coffee-infused cream is punchy — definitely hits the spot for those whom are into coffee-flavoured desserts; was actually impressed by the detail placed in replicating the characteristics of Vietnamese Milk Coffee with its chocolate-y, rich and aromatic notes here especially considering its price of $1.60. Overall, an item which definitely hits the spot where “Vietnamese Coffee” is being mentioned, though probably only one to go for if one chances upon a freshly-made batch that has not been sitting in the display chiller for too long.

I'll be honest, I'm actually not the biggest fan of cream puffs because I dislike the really foamy-like, creamy creams (like whipping cream) so I wasn't super in love with this, but it was still really delicious! The chocolate cream was nicely sweet, don't expect a super intense chocolate flavour though. The cream was really creamy. Really refreshing treat to have especially after refrigerating!

⭐ Rating: 8.1/10 creamy chocolate balls
🤑 worth the price: yes
🦖 would I buy again: maybe
💍 would I marry: I would date

🐿 Butter Sable (9.3/10)
Such a classic, and SO GOOD. Not too sweet, crunchy, fragrant and just DELICIOSO.

🐻 Cocoa Sable (9.3/10)
Basically like the butter sable, but with a nice cocoa taste to it!

🍯 Maple and Cocoa Sable (8.2/10)
This sable is pretty different from the butter and cocoa sable. It's a lot softer and a little chewy with a distinct maple syrup taste. Not as big of a fan of this one as the previous ones, but still good!

🍫 Chocolate Crunch (8.3/10)
This is shaped like an acorn, so cute! There are little rice crispy things covered in sweet milk chocolate. It's simple, but you can kinda taste how it's "premium" as compared to other chocolate rice snacks.

🍘 Almond Caramel Chocolate Rice Cracker (8/10)
This kinda confused me a bit cuz I was expecting cracker-covered almonds, but there aren't any almonds, just rice crackers with caramel and white chocolate flavours. Personally, I prefer salty and savoury rice crackers, but this was still nice.

🥛Langue De Chat Sand White Chocolate (9/10)
Really sweet, as always, with a creamy and milky taste! The cookies are really fragrant too. Definitely more for those with a sweet tooth.

Many bakeries which also happen to sell cakes, are allowed to only to sell their existing cake supply but not produce new ones during this period.

So if you are looking for a cake for comfort, a celebration or Mother’s Day, Chateraise at Isetan Scotts Shaw Centre is still permitted to sell cakes (at least for now). But only for that particular branch.

This is because they are operating as part of the business under “supermarket” which is exempted from the latest restriction.

Also, the cakes in Singapore are delivered over direct from Japan and not produced here.

Their favourites include White Zebra Caramel (that’s like a Mille Crepe Cake), Green Zebra, Crispy Chocolate Cake, Fluffy Cream Rolls and animal-shaped ones.

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❄🍧 Ice cream cookie sandwich vanilla flavour from Chateraise 🇸🇬 (S$2.20). My dessert after dinner.

The two-tiered cake is made with layers of fresh cream, vanilla sponge cake, and strawberry sauce with fresh strawberries. Pen down your heartfelt message to Mum using the chocolate pen included~
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