Mallorca · Spain
Ensaimada
A coiled spiral pastry from Mallorca made with a lard-enriched dough (saim means lard in Mallorcan), stretched thin, rolled and proofed slowly, then dusted with icing sugar. Documented since the 17th century, it reflects the island's Balearic baking tradition. It carries a Protected Geographical Indication.
Approximate, per 1 small ensaimada (~80g). Values vary by recipe and portion.
Where it comes from
A coiled spiral pastry from Mallorca made with a lard-enriched dough (saim means lard in Mallorcan), stretched thin, rolled and proofed slowly, then dusted with icing sugar. Documented since the 17th century, it reflects the island's Balearic baking tradition. It carries a Protected Geographical Indication.
Where to eat Ensaimada
0 restaurants worldwide serve it.
The variants
Ensaimada llisa
Plain, unfilled spiral, the everyday version.
Ensaimada de cabello de angel
Filled with candied pumpkin (angel hair).
Ensaimada de crema
Filled with pastry cream.
Cook it yourself
- Ensaimada
Mallorca's coiled spiral pastry is made from a lard-enriched dough stretched almost transparently thin, then rolled, proofed slowly and baked to a feather-light crumb. Dusted with icing sugar, it is the island's beloved breakfast treat.