Christmas is coming to an end and there is no better culmination than the traditional “roscón de Reyes”. Although it is increasingly common to take it even before the beginning of Christmas, the big day of this sweet is January 6. It is often necessary to reserve it well in advance because some of them are very popular and sold out, but in case you still don’t have yours, we are going to inspire you with this selection of 12 roscones de Reyes that you have to try this year. You’re going to be in for a treat!
Isabel Maestre’s Roscón de Reyes (Madrid)
It is known as the “queen of the roscones”. Although this year it came in second place for the best artisan roscón in Madrid, behind Panod -another great recommendation-, it is one of the most demanded in the capital, thanks to its quality ingredients and delicious taste. Price: €43,50.
Pastisseria Joan’s Roscón (Barcelona)
It has been the winner of the best classic roscón of Catalonia (or tortell de Reis). Elaborated by the pastry chef Albert Sánchez, Pastisseria Joan has already won more awards with other products such as the coca Sant Joan or the palm tree.
Roscón de La Central de Postres (Valencia)
It is a classic in Valencia. With traditional proposals and other different flavors, this Christmas it has won the award for the best roscón of the Valencian Community, in the category of innovation, thanks to the proposal with dulce de leche prepared by the Argentinian chef Carito Lourenço, with Michelin star. Its price is €30.
Madreamiga’s Roscón de Reyes(Madrid)
It is considered one of the best among the specialized rankings in Spain. Its distinctive texture, its peculiar aroma of orange blossom and its special ingredients manage to create a unique flavor that delights the palate of all those who try it. Of course, it maintains its essence using the same ingredients for more than five years: Galician free-range eggs, flour from Huesca, virgin olive oil from Jaén, its sourdough, hand-grated orange and lemon, liquid from its candied oranges, marcona almonds, candied orange, sugar and salt. In addition, this year a new flavor has been added to the traditional roscón: Gianduja, ideal for chocolate lovers. Price: €33,50 the traditional one; €39,50, the Gianduja one. You can book it here.
Manu Jara’s Roscón (Seville)
This sweet hotspot in Seville is one of the most demanded in the capital of Seville (many of their roscones have been sold out for days). It offers 4 options: without filling, filled with whipped cream, hazelnut whipped cream and orange cream with Cointreau. Price: from €27.
El horno de Babette’s Roscón (Madrid)
It has become a classic, after a decade and its result is one of the juiciest. They take great care with the ingredients and it is made with real butter, without oils, to highlight all the aromas that it provides. The eggs are organic, from Bgüe, the orange blossom water is from Luca de Tena, and the flour is also organic, from Roca Fariners. It contains baker’s yeast and sourdough. The orange peel is grated by hand because this bakery does not use artificial flavorings. So that this year you do not enjoy this delicacy only on January 6, it is available every weekend in December. Price: €28,40. You can book it here.
Martina Zuricalday’s Roscón (Bilbao)
With several establishments in Bilbao, this bakery makes its roscón following a traditional secret recipe with orange blossom water and natural candied fruit. It is one of their most awaited and coveted sweets of the year, with 4 options: natural, filled with cream, filled with pastry cream and filled with truffle.
La Madrileña’s Roscón (Salamanca)
In this pastry shop in Salamanca they make all the roscones in their workshop in Alba de Tormes. They have several stores in the city and are one of the most coveted sweets in the province. They cost €23.
Habaziro (A Coruña)
It has become a safe bet for the Three Kings, thanks to the elaborations of Pablo Morales. His most innovative roscón this year is the one with gianduia, a chocolate paste containing a high percentage of hazelnut. Although he also has the classic ones with cream, cream and truffle, and another traditional one, but with Galician lemon and orange blossom water that comes from Seville.
La Bicicleta’s Roscón (Cantabria)
La Bicicleta is a Michelin-starred restaurant in Hoznayo (Cantabria). This Christmas has developed a limited edition of roscones de Reyes, filled with yuzu and hazelnut chantilly with toasted almond topping. It will be available until January 8 and costs €38.
Fantoba’s Roscón (Zaragoza)
With more than 160 years of history, this bakery is the oldest in the capital tomorrow. You can order the classic roscón with cream or also with cream and cream. And as a curiosity, these do not have fruit. They cost from €20.
El GoXO’s Roxcón XO
Once again this year, Dabiz Muñoz surprises us with an explosive proposal for the Three Kings cake: a combination of tropical flavors (citrus and passion fruit chantilly) and passion fruit. In addition, the dough is made of brioche and has poppy seeds and dulce de leche sauce with chili. It is covered with coconut crumble and white chocolate and passion fruit sauce, decorated with candied ginger cubes, cereal balls and crystallized rose and violet. Sprinkled with coconut milk powder. Just reading about it makes our mouths water. This Christmas, do not miss it. Price: €45. You can order it at El Corte Inglés.
And if this year you want to prepare your own roscón de Reyes, here is a recipe for a healthy option and a vegan option.
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