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2013-10-15
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Tucked in the quiet corner of Tiong Bahru is my regular hideout for me to satisfy my fruit tart craving. Located along Seng Poh Road, Drips Bakery is famous for their fruit tarts that people from across Singapore flock here to grab a slice of it.That's because, according to Chef Alfred, the master bakery behind Drips, he only bakes 60 tarts a day and once it is sold out, he won't be baking any more for the day. Reason behind is that he only uses the freshest seasonal fruits available so not to
Tucked in the quiet corner of Tiong Bahru is my regular hideout for me to satisfy my fruit tart craving. Located along Seng Poh Road, Drips Bakery is famous for their fruit tarts that people from across Singapore flock here to grab a slice of it.That's because, according to Chef Alfred, the master bakery behind Drips, he only bakes 60 tarts a day and once it is sold out, he won't be baking any more for the day. Reason behind is that he only uses the freshest seasonal fruits available so not to compromise the quality of his tarts. Coming from a background from being the head patisserie chef behind Shangri-la Hotel and many years behind many other famous bakeries from around the world, I can understand why his insistence on using the best ingredients he can find.
From the growing popularity of Drips Fruit Tarts since two years ago, word about it has been spread far and wide. I couldn't wait to have a bite of it so I got a friend along with me on one afternoon to savour some of their signature fruit tarts.First we ordered the Cherry Brandy Tart ($8) which at first glance, makes it so irresistible with the cherries nicely slice at the side with a jelly layer. We took a bite into it and we were surprise how crisp, buttery and fresh the crust was holding that decadent amount of toppings on it. The brandied cherries has a light tinge of sourness yet has a sweet after taste that complements the yummy crust. 2 thumbs up for this delicious goodness!
Being a fruit lover, I couldn't resist not having the Mixed Berries Tart ($8.50) too. With beautifully stacked berries in a circle, it was surely a pleasure to the eye and I believe, to the stomach too! On first bite, the sourness from the black berries hit my sense and the mini prune-like fruit gives off a mellow sweetness. When eaten together with the custard layer that holds the fruits together with the crusty tart layer, it was indeed paradise to each bite. How do you wish to have one of it now?
Being a hot afternoon, I need an Ice Cappuccino ($5.80) to cool myself. I enjoyed the smoothness and aroma from the coffee but a pity there was too much ice cubes in it, causing it to dilute more than I expected it to be and the coffee tasted blend near the end. It is a good note to myself to have non-ice coffee the next time here.Overall, the I had a great tea time and I have to say that the quality of the fruit tarts lives up to the premium price it commands. Although it is not as magnificent looking as "Fruit Paradise", they do not use cheap, fatty cream to make it pretty and a lot of emphasis is on the quality control and freshly handmade by the chef every day. Nothing will be kept for the next day, making this a good value for artisan tarts.
Service was terrific as the cosy cafe is always kept clean, making it a great ambiance for diners to chill over wonderful fruit tarts that deserves to be praise. I'll be definitely coming back to Drips again to try some of their other seasonal fruit tarts!
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