El Suïs, a classic sweet from Menorcan pastry tradition

Bep Al·lès/Ciutadella - El Suïs is one of Menorca’s traditional sweets that best reflects the island’s classic pastry culture: bakery counters, old workshops and family celebrations, accompanying afternoon treats, festive occasions and after-meal gatherings for decades.

Its structure is as simple as it is effective: a base of congret, the Menorcan sponge cake, soft and light; a generous layer of pastry cream, smooth and aromatic; and a topping of meringue, white, sweet and gently toasted, giving it its unmistakable appearance. When cut into portions, El Suïs reveals an interior with a well-balanced combination of textures: the softness of the sponge cake, the creaminess of the filling and the airy lightness of the meringue.

It is a sweet that needs no embellishment, because it belongs to a deeply rooted gastronomic memory. It tastes of traditional bakeries, pastry-shop windows and recipes passed down with skill and care. At a time when pastry often looks for new shapes and flavours, El Suïs preserves the value of the classic creations that define Menorca’s sweet identity.

A delicate, traditional and deeply Menorcan bite.