Ano ang Ensaymada?
Ensaymada is one of the Philippines' most beloved pastries — a soft, buttery brioche roll topped with buttercream and aged cheese. But its story stretches back centuries.
From Spain to the Philippines
The original ensaimada comes from Mallorca, Spain. It's a simple spiral pastry made with lard (saïm in Catalan, hence the name). When the Spanish colonized the Philippines for over 300 years, they brought their bread-making traditions with them.
How Filipinos Made It Their Own
Filipino bakers transformed the ensaimada into something uniquely ours. We added:
- Buttercream — a sweet, creamy spread on top
- Queso de bola — aged Edam cheese, shredded generously
- Sugar — because Filipinos love their merienda sweet
The result is a pastry that's simultaneously sweet, salty, buttery, and cheesy. It's the perfect pairing with hot tsokolate or kape.
Ensaymada at Benito's Kitchen
We make our ensaymada the way our lola taught us — with real butter, fresh dough proofed overnight, and generous toppings. No shortcuts, no preservatives. Just honest Filipino baking.
Order yours today and taste three centuries of tradition in every bite.