Swensen's Unveils Dragon Boat Festival Surprise: Rice Dumpling Ice Cream!
Swensen’s has come up with a mouthwatering twist to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival this year – their innovative Rice Dumpling Ice Cream. This delightful treat cleverly blends traditional flavors with a contemporary presentation, recreating the look of glutinous rice dumplings complete with realistic ‘bamboo leaves’ and ‘woven string’. At the heart of each ice cream is a luxurious salted egg chocolate bon bon dusted with gold, making it an irresistible indulgence.
Photo from Swensen's Official
Photo from Swensen Official
Photo from Swensen's Official
Varieties Available:
1. **Kueh Salat Rice Dumpling Ice Cream ($63.80 for 650g):** This large and splendid creation features two layers of butterfly blue pea coconut and pandan coconut ice cream. Encased in a golden chocolate shell, it houses three salted egg yolk bon bons, delivering a rich, layered experience that is as visually stunning as it is flavourful. Perfect for sharing on special occasions, it's a truly unique treat.
2. **Pulut Hitam Rice Dumpling Ice Cream ($9.80 for 90g):** Back by popular demand, this variant includes rich purple ice cream with bits of black glutinous rice, evoking the essence of traditional ‘Zongzi’. The harmonious blend of coconut notes with the sweet-savoury salted egg chocolate bon bon creates a nostalgic and delectable experience.
3. **Pandan Coco Rice Dumpling Ice Cream ($9.80 for 90g):** Inspired by traditional Nyonya dumplings, this version features fragrant pandan coconut ice cream wrapped in aromatic pandan leaves. The salted egg yolk bon bon at its core adds an authentic and rich touch, making each bite both indulgent and memorable.
**Availability and Purchase Options:**
Swensen’s Rice Dumpling Ice Creams will be available for dine-in and takeaway at all Swensen’s and Earle Swensen’s outlets starting 18 May 2024, while stocks last. You can also order these unique treats online for takeaway or islandwide delivery through Swensen’s website or via GrabFood, Deliveroo, and Foodpanda.
For more information, customers can contact individual outlets directly through Swensen’s website. Don’t miss out on this delicious fusion of tradition and innovation!
