We tried: The most indulgent ice cream sundaes in Singapore

Being so close to the equator, it makes sense that ice cream would be a big part of enjoying Singapore. Making it an event with a decadent, sundae full of toppings is the perfect way to cool off in the sweltering heat.

This Marina Bay Sands stalwart celebrated eight years in Singapore by launching their CrazySundaes here first (before taking them on a world tour of their other outlets). Already famous for their extravagant milkshakes, Black Tap’s CrazySundaes take it to a new level.

These decadent scoops of ice cream and toppings come in three varieties – Hella Hot Fudge ($27) featuring vanilla ice cream, flourless chocolate cake and spiced peanut brittle; Cherry Bomb ($27) which combines vanilla ice cream with slices of cherry pie, pie crumble and whipped cream; and Bangkok Banana Crunch ($29), full of tropical flavour with fried bananas, corn flakes and dulce de leche.

Hella Hot Fudge was a standout with the peanut brittle (not spicy but definitely savoury) contrasting with the sweetness of the other ingredients.

The menu states clearly that these sundaes are meant to be shared so be sure to come with three friends (or more) to spread the love.

This new London-style steakhouse located in the Marina Bay area already pulls crowds for its high-quality steak cuts and extensive selection of sides. But leave room for dessert because Stags Head doesn’t disappoint, they take their sundaes very seriously.

The Chocolate Sundae ($14) is deceptively simple, with vanilla gelato, chocolate brownie pieces, crunchy chocolate pearls and hot chocolate sauce, but the combination is the perfect way to end a meal.

According to the team, the secret is in the ice cream, made with copious amounts of Indonesian-sourced vanilla for an intense, nutty flavour.

The Knickerbocker Glory ($14), worth ordering alone for the name, is a tribute to the British classic that was popular in the 1930s.

Stag’s Head’s version is vegan, with house-made strawberry, raspberry and rhubarb sorbets topped with mixed berry compote, fresh berries and coconut whipped cream.

Dedicated to serious dessert lovers, Paul Pairet’s sundae parlour at Resorts World Sentosa’s WEAVE is the perfect place to get a sweet treat while exploring the island.

Expect fresh-churned soft serve in a variety of flavours at Sundae Royale, ranging from the traditional chocolate and peanut butter to the more adventurous caramel butter soy and lemon curd.

Toppings are also designed for a variety of textures and combinations. This is the place to come for variety, with 12 different types of sundaes (ranging from $8 to $12 on the menu) on the menu. But save room for other types of dessert.

A must-try is chef Paul’s Real French Toast ($12), the award-winning chef’s take on the classic treat, or The Good Churros ($6) with the perfect sprinkling of cinnamon sugar and sure to be a hit with the kids.

For something a little more nostalgic, Singapore stalwart Swensen’s, with numerous outlets around the island, is the place to visit for old-school ice cream parlour vibes. This is where you’ll find American-style sundaes like banana splits, hot fudge and giant sharing bowls.

Their Earthquake ($23.80), an eight-scoop, eight-topping (decorated with some mesmerising dry ice) sharing dish is perfect for groups of friends. And their Sticky Chewy Sundae ($11.80) is iconic, with fudgy ice cream topped with hot fudge, chocolate chips, whipped cream, a chocolate-dipped cherry and a crunchy wafer.

This year the brand is launching brand new flavours featuring zero added sugar (which can also be enjoyed in their iconic Earthquake).

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