Cheesy, buttery, and insanely soft, ensaymadas are irresistible Filipino staples for a delicious and addictive reason—try out some of our favourites, listed below
Ensaymadas are a quintessential Filipino pastry. A unique evolution of the Mallorcan ensaimada (a traditional coiled sweet bread usually served at Easter) the Filipino ensaymada features a much richer dough. Enjoyed at breakfast, merienda, or even as dessert, these soft, buttery buns are coated in sugar and topped with cheese, making for a unique and ultra-addictive indulgence that goes perfectly with a cup of coffee or tsokolate.
Read on to find some of the best ensaymada in and around the metro, including the classic iterations and luxurious takes with truffle or prosciutto.
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1. Cafe Mary Grace
As the verifiable monarch of this baked treat, no ensaymada list would be complete without the one and only Mary Grace. Setting a high standard for ensaymada enthusiasts, their famous iteration of the Pinoy staple is remarkably soft, buttery, and delicious—trust us, it’ll have you reaching for seconds before you’ve even realised you’ve finished your first.
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