Trendsetters predicted that 2023 would be the year of pistachio, where the green-hued nut would see not only an even greater surge in its perenially-high popularity, but also the welcoming embrace of homeowners, with pistachio hues dominating decorators’ Pinterest boards.
After American food service industry leader Lyon Magnus and hospitality consultants Baum + Whiteman proclaimed that food trends would worship the nut, media outlets from Forbes to Eater ran with the story.
Here in Singapore, though, we haven’t quite seen pistachio cocktails and pistachio perfumes jumping out at us from every corner.
But, gourmet appetites-wise, there are already no higher peaks for the nut to scale. Pistachio has always been a top-ranking flavour, according to various patisseries we spoke to.
At Mr Holmes Bakehouse, the Pistachio Cruffin (S$7++), launched as a seasonal flavour in 2022, was such a crowd favourite that it became a permanent menu item in Jan 2023. It is currently still the bestselling cruffin flavour.
Lady M’s Pistachio Mille Crepes (from S$13++ for a slice), a layered confection of pistachio cream made with California pistachios and handmade crepes, has consistently ranked in their top three bestsellers since it was introduced four years ago.
Pistachio tiramisus make an appearance on dessert menus at restaurants like iO Italian Osteria and Chicco Pasta Bar.
