The Enticing Ensaymada

If you live in the Philippines you would know the Cornetto ad campaign that asks “Hanggang saan aabot ang 20 pesos mo?” aside from the ice cream (which actually cost a little more than 20 pesos), you can add our awesome find, Universal Bakery’s ensaymada, to the list!

We’ve known Universal Bakery since we were little kids. I can still remember the rich taste of their monay and loaf breads that can’t compare even to Gardenia. But since we lived in another country and lived almost decade in Manila, those are the only ones I remember. See Universal Bakery only has branches in the South, particularly in Laguna. We’ve always wondered why they never branched out but their biggest store, which is about a 5 minute drive from our house, still stands. My sister, Zyra, who works near the store dropped by and bought a couple of things including the ensaymada, which we never tried before. I was excited when she gave her pasalubong. I already knew it was gonna be good but I didn’t know I was in for a treat. When I bit into it, I was surprised to taste ham along with the rich bread, cheese and creamy frosting! I checked the bread and saw bits and pieces of ham inside! And it was a twist I very much appreciated. I savored every bite I took. To me, this one goes on top of the list. It surpasses Goldilocks, Red Ribbon or other big brands. Its 20 pesos that is very, very much worth it!