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Japan's viral cheesecake Cheese Wonder opens first Singapore pop-up on May 8

The Ion Orchard pop-up runs for eight weeks only, with no extension planned

Mingli Seet
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Mingli Seet
Contributor, Time Out Singapore
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Cheese Wonder, the Japanese frozen cheesecake brand known for selling out within minutes and drawing 3-hour queues in Japan, is opening its first Singapore pop-up on May 8 at Ion Orchard. The catch: it's only here for 8 weeks, with no extension plans.

Cheese Wonder
Photograph: Cheese Wonder

Since its launch in 2021, Cheese Wonder has been sold primarily via online drops at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays, with occasional limited-time pop-ups in Japan. It’s so rare and in-demand that the Japanese have dubbed it a “fantasy dessert”.

Cheese Wonder
Photograph: Cheese Wonder

Just our luck, then, that Cheese Wonder is coming to Singapore with three menu items: the original Cheese Wonder, Wonder Sand, and Cheese Wonder Red. 

Cheese Wonder
Photograph: Cheese Wonder

The signature Cheese Wonder (priced at $35.90 for a 4-piece set in a signature thermal bag, or $53.90 for a 6-piece gift box) is a frozen, no-bake cheesecake made with Hokkaido milk, cream, butter, and free-range eggs from the brand’s own farm. It’s built in two layers: a fresh cheese mousse and a fresh cheese soufflé, piped into a crunchy cookie crust for contrast.

You can have it frozen so it’s firm and refreshing, lightly softened for a smooth, creamy, and velvety feel, or fully thawed for maximum richness and indulgence.

Meanwhile, Wonder Sand (8-piece set priced at $35.90) is a newer snack launched in October 2024. This cheese sandwich cookie is made with crispy cookies filled with fresh buttercream and cheese cream, using two types of Hokkaido cheese. 

Cheese Wonder Strawberry
Photograph: Cheese Wonder

If you love strawberries, then Cheese Wonder Red ($42.90 for 4 pieces) is the seasonal variant for you. It features a whole Japanese strawberry wrapped in strawberry-infused cheese mousse and a cheese soufflé layer. The recommended way to eat it is half-thawed, when the strawberry is still slightly icy, and the cream begins to melt. 

Find the Cheese Wonder pop-up at Ion Orchard’s Indoor Atrium at Basement 4. For updates, follow them on Instagram here.

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