LE Cafe is the creator of the “golf ball” pineapple tart
Among the pantheon of Chinese New Year snacks, it is perhaps the humble pineapple tart that is the most widely consumed. After all, pineapples are a symbol of prosperity, and when transformed into jam and perched atop a tart, they create a treat that best captures the festive spirit.
However, not all pineapple tarts are crowned with jam. While that particular “open-faced” design—created by 20th-century Peranakans combining pineapple jam with European-style tarts—still remains popular today, its top spot has been challenged by other variations. A famous example of this is the round, golf ball-sized pineapple tart created by LE Cafe.
The family-run LE Cafe is something of a household name. For decades, the bakery has delighted patrons with its bread, cakes, and of course, its golf ball pineapple tarts, which many consider to be the best in Singapore. Today...