Ready to lick your fingers? In this post, we'll take a look at Mallorcan pastries, naming the most typical sweets from the island of Mallorca, in addition to the ensaimada mallorquina, which we all know as the symbol of this island.
Typical desserts and sweets from Mallorca
There are many typical sweets found in Mallorcan cuisine. In addition to the classic Mallorcan pastries, such as those featured in this post, others, such as the traditional Mallorcan fritters, are made with local variations.
The Mallorcan ensaimada, the typical sweet of the Balearic Islands
It's impossible to talk about typical Mallorcan sweets without immediately thinking about the ensaimada. This puff pastry is the most famous in Mallorcan cuisine, so much so that The ensaimada is the queen of Mallorcan pastries, highly appreciated by both tourists and locals.
The Arabs have long made a sweet in the shape of a snail called bulema, prepared with the same ingredients as ensaimada, except for the lard. The other possible origin is attributed to the Jews. This version was made in the shape of a braided spiral and was full of symbolism.
In addition to being one of the most important desserts in Balearic cuisine, the ensaimada has already crossed borders and reached the cuisines of some Latin American countries, where it has become a typical dessert.
Coca de San Juan, a traditional sweet for the night of San Juan
In Mallorca, there are numerous versions of cocas, both sweet and savory. Coca de San Juan is one of the most popular desserts in Mallorca and is eaten to celebrate the magical night of San Juan. As a recommendation, Coca de patata deserves its place of honor among Mallorcan sweets..
Coca de patata is a very light and fluffy sweet pastry typical of Valldemossa, one of the most beautiful villages located in the Tramuntana Mountains on the island of Mallorca. This pastry is often accompanied by horchata in the summer or hot chocolate in the winter.
Quartos embetumats, the sweet Mallorcan delight
The embetumats are a typical Mallorcan dessert that comes from the most traditional gastronomyThey consist of a very light and fluffy sponge cake made from eggs, sugar, or potato starch, and can be covered in meringue and chocolate.
Its origin and main production center are located in the bakeries and bakeries of Palma. Regarding the origin of this cake, it is said to be part of 18th-century Mallorcan cuisine that has survived to this day, until it was a recipe used to use up leftover quarters that had gone stale.
Gató d'ametlla, the typical almond coca from the island of Mallorca
The Mallorcan Gató is a coca or almond cake very typical of Mallorca, which dates back to the 17th century in the mixture of French and Mallorcan cuisine., whose name derives from the French word gâteau.
It's usually served with a scoop of almond ice cream in the summer and with a cup of hot chocolate in the winter. The combination of Mallorcan Gató and almond ice cream is wonderful.
Since this traditional dessert doesn't use any flour, it's ideal for those with gluten intolerance. It's made with almonds and has a very soft and fluffy crumb, making it the island's favorite dessert.
Cardenal de Lloseta, the meringue and cream cake from Mallorca
Delicious layers of meringue and Chantilly-filled sponge cake create a contrast of textures and incredible flavors that you can't miss on the island of Mallorca. As its name suggests, the Lloseta cardinal is a cake typical of the town of Lloseta in Mallorca and includes a base of typical Mallorcan sponge cake, Swiss meringue, whipped cream, and cherry liqueur.
The name of this cake came about during a meal among friends of the owners of the Mallorcan bakery 60 years ago, where one of them said: "This is a Cardinale sandwich", referring to the cake. Thus, over the years, the name of the cardinal who never existed has been retained, but who eventually became the name of the cake.
Enjoy the best desserts of Mallorca in the Sierra de Tramontana
If you're coming to enjoy the spectacular surroundings of the Tramontana Mountains, you can't miss out on trying these sweet treats so typical of Mallorcan cuisine. At Es Guix, the charming restaurant in the Sierra de Tramontana, we offer you some of the traditional desserts of Mallorcan cuisine..
That being said, before coming, don't forget to reserve your table on our website! Secure your spot and enjoy a wide variety of typical Mallorcan sweet and savory dishes with family, friends, or your partner. Perfect restaurant to enjoy a natural setting in the Tramontana!
