Ensaymada — Ensaymada
Cuisine: Filipino · Origin: Philippines
Ensaymada is a sweet spiral pastry that represents the delicious fusion of Spanish and Filipino culinary traditions. This butter-rich, flaky pastry is characterized by its distinctive spiral shape, golden-brown exterior, and generous coating of sugar and grated cheese on top. The dough is laminated with butter to create its signature light, airy layers, then rolled with a filling of butter and sometimes cheese or ube (purple yam) before being shaped into a coil. Traditionally baked until golden, ensaymada is enjoyed as a breakfast pastry, merienda (afternoon snack), or dessert throughout the Philippines. The pastry's name derives from the Spanish word "ensaimada," which comes from "saïm" (lard), though Filipino versions typically use butter. It's often packaged in decorative boxes as a souvenir or gift, making it one of the Philippines' most recognizable exports and a cherished symbol of Filipino hospitality and culinary heritage.
Standard serving: ~360 kcal (1 piece (120g), estimate)
This spiral pastry arrived in the Philippines via Spanish colonization, where it evolved into a distinctly Filipino treat by incorporating local ingredients like cheese and ube. It's so beloved that it's considered a quintessential balikbayan gift—Filipinos abroad often bring boxes home to share.
Photo by Arnold Gatilao from Oakland, CA, USA (CC BY 2.0), source.
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恩賽馬達 — Ensaymada
料理：Filipino · 起源地：Philippines
Ensaymada is a sweet spiral pastry that represents the delicious fusion of Spanish and Filipino culinary traditions. This butter-rich, flaky pastry is characterized by its distinctive spiral shape, golden-brown exterior, and generous coating of sugar and grated cheese on top. The dough is laminated with butter to create its signature light, airy layers, then rolled with a filling of butter and sometimes cheese or ube (purple yam) before being shaped into a coil. Traditionally baked until golden, ensaymada is enjoyed as a breakfast pastry, merienda (afternoon snack), or dessert throughout the Philippines. The pastry's name derives from the Spanish word "ensaimada," which comes from "saïm" (lard), though Filipino versions typically use butter. It's often packaged in decorative boxes as a souvenir or gift, making it one of the Philippines' most recognizable exports and a cherished symbol of Filipino hospitality and culinary heritage.
標準份量：約 360 kcal（1個（120公克），估計值）
這種螺旋酥餅經由西班牙殖民統治傳入菲律賓，當地人融入起司和紫山藥等在地食材，演變成獨具特色的菲律賓點心。它深受喜愛，已成為經典的返鄉禮物——海外菲律賓人經常帶著整盒回家與親友分享。
圖片來源：Arnold Gatilao from Oakland, CA, USA（CC BY 2.0）— 來源