Like many other Singaporeans, I love eating durian.
From red prawn and D24 to the majestic Mao Shan Wang, I love stuffing my face with different varieties of durian each time durian season rolls around.
After all, nothing can quite compare to the satisfaction of getting that gooey, creamy goodness all up in my face, savoured slowly and then washed down with a beverage of my choice.
That’s why I was more than happy to write this article when I heard that Sunshine Bakeries would be launching their new, limited edition Mao Shan Wang durian cream buns.
Given the success of their D24 durian cream buns in 2020, Sunshine Bakeries have now brought back this perennial crowd favourite in the Mao Shan Wang flavour.
Image via Melanie Lim.
Because “good things must share”, I invited a bunch of other durian lovers in the office to try these limited edition Mao Shan Wang buns with me.
Durian lovers unite. Image via Aisyah Iskandar.
Here’s what they had to say about these exquisite mounds of glory.
The reviews
To Daniel, 31, the durian aroma is “quite distinct” and “hits you” when you open the packet.
Since the taste is “not too overpowering”, he thinks that the buns are a great way of introducing durian to first-timers like kids.
He would also eat them if he was craving a midnight durian snack or on-the-go takeaway.
On the other hand, Hidayat, 30 felt that the durian buns are perfect as dessert treats because they “taste like melted durian ice cream”.
Olivia, 32, liked that the buns were “not too sweet” and didn't have an “in-your-face” durian taste.
Olivia in durian heaven. Image via Aisyah Iskandar.
Like Daniel, she appreciated how the durian flavour was mild enough so her breath wouldn't stink of it the whole day.
However, Olivia also pointed out that the buns would have been more satisfying if there was more cream filling.
Case in point. Image via Aisyah Iskandar.
Meanwhile, Isaac, 24, feels that the durian buns are perfect for people who are neither super fans nor haters of durians - a welcoming middle ground for those who are neutral towards the controversial fruit.
“Customers can expect the same classic bun from Sunshine Bakeries, with Mao Shan Wang cream filling that isn’t too overpowering nor sweet. Great for people who don’t really have strong feelings towards durians.”
As for yours truly, I enjoyed the fluffiness of the bun and the custard-like filling of the Mao Shan Wang durian cream, which contained bits of real durian flesh.
I especially liked how there was none of the “messiness” that is traditionally associated with eating durians by hand, which makes the bun great for snacking.
In fact, I liked the bun so much that I even got my boomer dad to try it because he too, is a huge durian fan:
Boomer approved. Image via Melanie Lim.
As my dad is a man of few words, he didn’t have much to say about the bun.
However, he gave a steady nod and thumbs up after trying it, which is pretty much all the approval you need from a seasoned durian eater like him.
Sans other durian products like puffs, mochi and ice cream, Sunshines’ limited edition Mao Shan Wang durian cream buns are currently the only durian buns in the market.
They cost S$1.80 each and can be purchased from major supermarkets, convenience stores and petrol marts across Singapore.
Snap & Win Giveaway
From Oct. 27 till Dec. 24, Sunshine Bakeries’ will be holding a “Snap & Win” giveaway with 120 sets of Sunshine durian plushies and supermarket grocery vouchers to be won.
All you have to do is:
- Snap a photo of your Sunshine Mao Shan Wang durian cream bun
- Scan the QR code in the image below to participate
- Post your photo on Instagram and tag @sunshinebakeries, as well as hashtag #SunshineMSWBun
Image via Sunshine Bakeries
Click here to find out more.
This sponsored article by Sunshine Bakeries allowed this writer to eat tasty durian buns for work.
Top images via Aisyah Iskandar