Pastel de Camiguín

Not to be confused with Pastil.

Pastel de Camiguín

Alternative names	Pastel, Camiguin pastel
Place of origin	Philippines
Region or state	Camiguin
Media: Pastel de Camiguín

Pastel de Camiguín, (lit. 'Camiguin cake') or simply pastel, is a Filipino soft bun with yema (custard) filling originating from the province of Camiguin. The name is derived from Spanish pastel ("cake"). Pastel is an heirloom recipe originally conceived by Eleanor Popera Jose and the members of her family in Camiguin.^[1][2] She started to commercially sell it from 1990.^[3] It is primarily produced at the time of family's special occasions and gatherings.

In addition to the original yema filling, pastel also feature other fillings, including ube, mocha, macapuno, cheese, chocolate, durian, jackfruit, and mango, among others. Pastel is regarded as a pasalubong (regional specialty gifts) of Camiguin Island and nearby Cagayan de Oro.^[4][5][6][7]

See also

• Yema cake
• Pan de siosa
• Mamón
• Pastillas
• Leche flan

References

1. Mazzarol, Tim; Reboud, Sophie (November 28, 2019). Workbook for Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Theory, Practice and Context. Springer Nature. ISBN 978-981-13-9416-4.
2. Curay |, Kc. "Vjandep Ventures Inc. – The Birth of a Corporation". The Explorer's Channel. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
3. "VjANDEP Pastel of Camiguin - About". VjANDEP. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
4. de la Cruz, Rose (March 8, 2006). "Pastel unmistakably Camiguin specialty". PhilStar Global. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
5. Damo, Ida. "A Heavenly Filling, the Best Buns Ever, a Best-Selling Pasalubong". ChoosePhilippines. Archived from the original on December 8, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
6. Baluyos, Tess Superioridad (April 8, 2010). "The tale of Vjandep Pastel". SunStar Philippines. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
7. "Sweet Pastel from Camiguin". Adventuring Foodie. April 28, 2014. Retrieved December 7, 2018.