Basque cooking doesn’t end when the grill cools—there’s a whole universe of silky creams, caramelised tops and crisp pastries still to explore. If you have a sweet tooth and wonder where to find the best Basque desserts in Mallorca, look no further than Palma’s own La Vasca, El Vasco and Sukalde. Each restaurant offers a different slice of the north, served island-style.
1. Goxua: Vitoria’s cloud-soft classic
Where to taste it
- La Vasca – the traditional build: rum-soaked sponge, pastry cream, whipped cream and a brûléed sugar lid.
- El Vasco – a “Mallorcan goxua” that swaps sponge for warm ensaïmada, nodding to local tradition.
Break through the caramel crust, dive into layers of custard and sponge, and you’ll know why Basques claim this as their comfort dessert.
2. Pantxineta: San Sebastián’s famous almond pastry
Where to taste it
- La Vasca – flake-thin puff pastry, smooth pastry cream, toasted almonds and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- El Vasco – the same flaky shell but filled with almond cream for an extra nutty finish.
Crunchy edges and melt-in-the-mouth centre—simple perfection on a plate.
3. Basque Burnt Cheesecake: creamy, caramelised, addictive
Where to taste it
- La Vasca – gently smoky, finished with honey and walnuts.
- El Vasco – identical recipe with that signature molten middle.
- Sukalde – biscuit base, ultra-silky core and a final drizzle of honey.
It’s the torched top and custardy centre that make this cheesecake utterly unforgettable.
For chocolate lovers and apple pie fans
Although these desserts are not typical of the Basque Country, you can’t miss them:
- Chocolate Coulant (La Vasca & El Vasco): molten centre, vanilla ice cream, delicate almond tuile.
- Chocolate Buñuelos (La Vasca): four bite-size fritters bursting with warm chocolate—made for sharing.
- Tatin de Manzana (La Vasca): 15-minute caramelised apple tart, vanilla ice cream on top.
- Tarta Fina de Manzana (El Vasco): razor-thin apple over crisp pastry, baked to order and served with ice cream.
Sukalde’s modern sweet twists
Beyond the classics, Sukalde plays with contemporary flavours:
- Nutella Cream with Kinder Bueno crumble.
- Tres Leches Cake crowned in lemon meringue.
- Banana-cream Mille-feuille – tropical meets Basque.
- Northern Cheese Board – yes, in the Basque Country cheese can be dessert, especially with quince paste.
Basque desserts in Mallorca: Mapping your dessert crawl
- Lunch set + sweet finale: finish La Vasca’s weekly menu with goxua or pantxineta.
- Fire and sugar: after a Josper-grilled txuleta at El Vasco, order a chocolate coulant beside the fireplace.
- Cocktails & cheesecake: wrap up dinner at Sukalde with a burnt cheesecake and espresso martini.
Tick each dessert off your list, share the photos and crown your own champion of Basque desserts in Mallorca.
Ready to indulge? Book your table at the restaurant that tempts you most and let the north’s sweetest traditions win you over—bite by bite.