Pastries

Mallorcan Spiral Pastry

Ensaimada

Balearic Islands, Spain

A spiral-shaped pastry from Mallorca made with pork lard (saim), often filled with cabell d'angel (pumpkin jam) or cream, with flaky, airy layers.

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What it is

A closer look at Mallorcan Spiral Pastry.

A spiral-shaped pastry from Mallorca made with pork lard (saim), often filled with cabell d'angel (pumpkin jam) or cream, with flaky, airy layers.

What to look for

Know it when you find it.

Flaky, airy layers, the characteristic spiral shape, and a good lard flavor; look for the Mallorcan PGI.

Where it belongs

Origins and
traditions.

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Native to

Balearic Islands, Spain

Region-specific tradition

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Names around the table

One food, more than one name.

Mallorcan Spiral Pastryprimary
Ensaimadalocal · 🇪🇸
Ensaïmada de Mallorcalocal · 🇪🇸

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