Bienmesabe
Updated 2 August 2026Whole island
Traditional Canarian dessert with Arab-Andalusian roots, arrived after the conquest (15th century)Ground almonds, honey, yolk, and lemonCreamy texture and intense almond flavor
Traditional Canarian dessert made with ground almonds, palm or bee honey, egg yolk, and lemon. Its name means "it tastes good to me", with roots in the Arab-Andalusian pastry traditions of the south of the peninsula, brought after the conquest of the islands in the 15th century. It is served as a dessert on its own or accompanying ice cream, sponge cake, or quesillo.
Creamy texture, sweet and intense almond flavor.
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