For dessert, there’s a surprise: a sweet tour of Madrid

1. Matcha Atelier

   

   The mango, lemon, and raspberry-shaped pastries in the window look just like real fruit, but beneath their delicate coating is a refined filling. Before your first bite, it's worth pausing to admire the details. You can pair them with matcha tea. The shop only offers takeaway.

   Address

   C/ Castelló, 14
2. Maison Brûlée

   

   Here, desserts are crafted to look like small edible sculptures. For example, the "Origen" cake is shaped like a mango and combines a mousse made from this fruit with a liquid mango and passion fruit filling and a vanilla sponge.

   Address

   C/ Molino de Viento, 2
3. La Pecera

   

   Instead of the usual cone, here the ice cream is served in a warm, fish-shaped taiyaki. It's filled with creamy ice cream, topped with sauces and sprinkles, turning this Japanese treat into a fun dessert to enjoy while strolling through Malasaña.

   Address

   C/ Velarde, 2
4. Macaron Glacé

   

   At the patisserie run by Puy y Ricardo Vélez, colourful macarons, ice creams, and chocolate bonbons shaped like lips share the display. You can pick several small sweets and organise a tasting where the presentation is just as important as the flavour.

   Address

   C/ San Marcos, 32
5. Panda Patisserie

   

   This Japanese patisserie makes fluffy pancakes and a "cotton" cheesecake with a light, airy texture. For a small sweet snack, there are also mochi and dorayaki. If you want to try the pancakes, it's a good idea to check their serving times in advance.

   Address

   C/ Viriato, 31
6. Novo Mundo

   

   This bakery has become famous for its "New York rolls": round croissant-dough buns filled with cream and decorated on top. Under their crisp layers is a generous amount of cream, and the seasonal varieties invite you to discover new flavours.

   Address

   C/ Carnero, 9
7. Luna & Wanda

   

   At Luna & Wanda, cheesecake has become the base for an entire collection of sweets: from the small "Lunitas" to an ice cream with the flavour of the house's signature cake. If you prefer a cake format, you can go for the pistachio version or one inspired by tiramisu.

   Address

   C/ Ponzano, 55
8. Sweet Brothers

   

   At this café-patisserie, they make a banoffee with banana, whipped cream, and dulce de leche. For those who love desserts with an intense chocolate flavour, there's the "Death by Chocolate" cake, which combines sponge, mousse, and ganache.

   Address

   C/ Hortaleza, 33
9. Álex Cordobés

   

   The star here is a creamy cheesecake made in different flavours. Alongside the classic, there are pistachio, Oreo, Lotus and Happy Hippo, and Cookie Dough, with cookie dough. It's a way to rediscover a familiar dessert with different combinations.

   Address

   C/ Velázquez, 60
10. Prímula

    

    Pastry chef Claudia Covarrubias creates small desserts with flavour combinations like chocolate and amarena cherries or vanilla and forest fruits. In her seasonal display, you can also find a strawberry pavlova, which combines crisp meringue, cream, and fresh strawberries.

    Address

    C/ Jorge Juan, 65

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