Greixonera

Greixonera, along with Flaó, is one of the most well-known desserts from the islands of Ibiza and Formentera, served in practically all restaurants. It is a delicious and highly nutritious pudding. It is very simple to make since nearly all of the necessary ingredients are commonly found in home kitchens. Milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, lemon, and the star ingredient: puff pastry pieces. These should be a day or so old so that they can easily be made into breadcrumbs to absorb all the flavors. The dish can be made with stale bread, but the most authentic method, which is appreciated for its unique flavor, is the version made with the puff pastry. Its name comes from the container in which it is traditionally prepared: the “greixonera” or earthenware pot—oval in shape, tall, and with a lid. Today the recipe is still made in this kind of pot, though any ovenproof glass dish will do.

A recipe created by Sandra Muñoz Boal (El Aderezo).