Philippines's Glorious Food - Ensaymada

Anyone going back to the Philippines or on a shot trip there? Miss those little Ensaymada. Can anyone bring some back? Those sold locally not as nice as those in Philippines. Why ar?



Its a Snack. The item has its roots from the Spanish colonial days. The Mallorcan-originated Ensaimada has evolved over the centuries into a rather unusual variation, commonly spelt Ensaymada in Tagalog, and is made with butter instead of lard and topped with grated cheese (usually aged Edam, known locally as "queso de bola") and sugar. It is much richer than the Mallorcan original and is extremely popular throughout the islands, especially during the Christmas season. It is often, though not always, eaten with hot chocolate. The famous brand is call Quickmelt.