Palma’s Sweetest Secrets: Gourmet Desserts You Can’t Miss
Palma de Mallorca has a rich culinary scene, offering a variety of gourmet desserts that blend traditional flavours with modern twists. These desserts bring to life a taste of the city's rich culinary heritage and showcase the creativity of local chefs in bringing traditional flavours into the gourmet sphere. Here are some must-try gourmet desserts in Palma.
Ensaimada
One of the most popular gourmet desserts to have in Palma de Mallorca is Ensaimada. It's a puff pastry bun that's shaped like a shell and dusted with powdered sugar. While dessert connoisseurs can enjoy the classic flaky goodness versions, the gourmet versions are hard to miss out on. You'll find fillings like angel hair (pumpkin strands), chocolate, cream, or even sobrassada (a local sausage) for a savoury-sweet contrast.
Mallorcan Almond Ice Cream
Yet another must-try is the authentic Mallorquin dessert, the Almond ice cream (helado de almendra). If you're an ice cream lover, you will love the rich and creamy ice cream flavours of the dessert made from local Mallorcan almonds. For a gourmet touch often the ice cream gets served with a drizzle of honey, a sprinkle of sea salt, or paired with a shot of strong Mallorcan coffee.
Gató de Almendra
For dessert lovers who love almond cakes, this one's for you! Gató de almendra is a flaky dessert - an almond sponge cake that traditionally gets a light covering of powdered sugar and is often served with a scoop of locally produced almond ice cream. For a gourmet twist, guests will find some versions of the dessert that blend citrus zest or are served with a dollop of rich Mallorcan olive oil for a subtle, savoury note.
Crema Catalana
Try a dessert that's like a classic French Crème brulèe - the crema catalana, which is a kind of pastry cream or custard that has a crunchy crust of caramelised sugar. The Spanish dessert version looks impressive and is delicious. Some gourmet versions include flavoured custards, like orange or cinnamon, and are served with fresh berries or other fruit compotes.
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