Ola del Mar: an ensaimada tiramisu rooted in Mallorcan tradition

In the seaside district of Portixol, Ola del Mar is a well-known spot in Palma for lovers of rice dishes and fresh fish and seafood, offering an honest and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. One of its most distinctive touches appears at the end of the meal, with its Mallorcan ensaimada tiramisu made with Amazonas rum.

Instead of sponge cake, the dessert uses ensaimada, giving it a lighter texture and a strong local identity. The key ingredient is Amazonas rum, a rum produced in Mallorca and deeply rooted in local culture. It is traditionally used in the island’s famous rebentat, the Mallorcan version of a coffee with rum.

Blended with coffee and mascarpone cream, the rum adds warmth, aroma and character, turning the dessert into a refined yet deeply local finale.

Restaurant details

• Location: Portixol, Palma de Mallorca

• Cuisine: Rice dishes, fish and seafood

• Signature dessert: Ensaimada tiramisu with Amazonas rum