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I don’t know about you, but I do have a personal compartment in my belly that’s reserved specially for desserts. Sengkang residents who are cracking their heads on where to head for a nice dessert fix; don’t worry! Carole, the owner of Meow Dessert at Anchorvale Village, has got you covered.
Carole shared with me, “I used to crave desserts after the sun sets, and I had to travel outside of Sengkang just to satisfy my cravings.” Together with the help of her younger brother, her love of cats and desserts propelled her to establish the cosy dessert cafe.
Saying Carole loves cats is merely scratching the surface. The moment you step into the space, cat motifs on glass doors and the floor mat greet you. Prepare to be overwhelmed by cuteness, as the place is filled with all sorts of knick-knacks and decorations featuring adorable furry felines. Even the trays, bowls, and cutlery are cat-themed!
Cutesy places such as Hello Kitty-themed cafes are the bane of my existence, and never fail to make me cringe. That being said, I felt that the whole decor at Meow Dessert is tastefully done.
In addition to trading video games wholesale, she is also the proud owner of not 1, not 2, but 19 cats at her home! Like, whaaaaaat?!
“As a cat lover, I would like to educate the public and promote more about cat awareness and welfare. This is something I would want to continue even after I retire,” says Carole.
What I tried at Meow Desserts
Be prepared to be spoiled for choice as the menu spans over 160 varieties of hot and cold desserts. Customers can even be a chef and customise their very own unique dessert bowl with an arsenal of more than 40 toppings.
Carole recommended the Durian Mousse + Maoshanking Single (S$8.80), but if you’re feeling extra indulgent, get the Durian Mousse + Maoshanking Double (S$12.80) instead.
This dessert combines a D24 cream base with scoops of pure Mao Shan Wang durian on top.
The bittersweet notes of the MSW intensified gradually as I tucked into more spoonfuls, but the subtly sweet hints of the D24 cream swiftly balanced out the whole ensemble.
The scoop of Mao Shan Wang was the real deal; absolutely decadent and super gao without being overpowering; I managed to tackle a double scoop all by myself! Even my colleague, Rachel, who doesn’t really fancy durian, praised it to the skies.
Carole shared with us that for the Mango Pomelo Sago (S$4.80), she only sources the best fruit. If there is a situation where the suppliers have no stock or send poor-quality mangoes, she sometimes rushes down the market to get them herself — such dedication!
The blended-from-scratch mango puree is topped with pearls of sago, cubes of mango and pomelo sacs. To finish it off, a luscious cream is drizzled as garnish.
The mango puree was light and refreshing while the chunks of mango were fragrant and sweet. Each bite was met with juicy pops of pomelo that released its bittersweet goodness. The chewy sago bits added yet another layer of texture to the entire combination. The cream on top was the icing of the cake, tying all the elements together in perfect harmony.
After savouring 2 cold desserts, it was time to switch things up and try the hot Yam Paste Gingko Nuts with Taro Balls (S$5). The yam paste is crafted in-house, and oil that’s extracted from fried onions is thrown in for that extra oomph of flavour.
Colourful taro balls decked out in green, orange, purple and white hues, together with gingko nuts are added, before coconut cream is artfully drizzled for the grand finale.
The warm and silky-smooth yam paste was thick and comforting, with the soft gingko nuts unleashing its subtle nuttiness. The taro balls provided a satisfyingly chewy mouthfeel that would surely appeal to mochi fans.
I’m a fan of tangyuan and couldn’t resist ordering the Peanut Coated Glutinous Rice Balls (S$3.80). Each set comes in a trio with flavours to choose from: Peanut, Black Sesame and Red Bean.
Without batting an eyelid, I ordered one of each (naturally). A generous amount of ground peanuts is then poured over, completely concealing the white orbs.
The ground peanuts were mixed with sugar, and when eaten with the glutinous rice balls, reminded me of the nostalgic muah chee which I haven’t had in ages. Each filling had its unique combination, and before we knew it, we had wiped the bowl clean!
We ended our dessert afternoon with the Black Glutinous Rice (S$3.80). The grains are soaked overnight before getting cooked to a perfect consistency. While other places tend to overcook pulut hitam that results in a sloppy, mushy mess, the grains here are done with finesse. They aren’t clumped together, and each grain is distinctly separate.
Of course, you would be missing out if you didn’t pair this dessert with salted coconut cream. And the rendition at Meow Desserts was faultless— I was all smiles by the second spoonful.
Final thoughts
After experiencing Meow Dessert for the very first time, I’m glad to have another solid dessert spot to add to my personal go-to list.
Despite sharing such a wide variety of sweet treats, everything felt perfectly balanced and none of them was overly sweet. Each dessert’s flavours are perfectly calibrated to deliver maximum satisfaction.
For someone who has patronised Anchorvale Village more than once, how could I have missed out on such a lovely hidden gem? Don’t make the same mistake I did, and keep an eye out for them just next to the drop-off point at the corner.
What’s more, you can stand to gain rewards if you pay with Fave, GrabPay or ShopBack.
Expected damage: S$2.50 – S$12.80 per pax
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* This post is brought to you in partnership with Meow Dessert.
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